Brownhills vs Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Brownhills is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 70% lower. Coleshill (north Warwickshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Brownhills edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Brownhills
£253,612
Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
£836,082
Crime Rate
Brownhills
90.6
Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
61.5
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Brownhills
100.0%
Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Brownhills
449.4
Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
333.8
EPC Rating
Brownhills
69.4
Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
70
Median Income
Brownhills
£30,251
Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
£32,667
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Coleshill (north Warwickshire) commands an average of £836,082, compared with £253,612 in Brownhills – a difference of 70%. The most affordable entry point in Brownhills is a flat at £114,071, while in Coleshill (north Warwickshire) it is a flat at £172,848.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 37% pricier in Coleshill (north Warwickshire) (£309,514 vs £193,800).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coleshill (north Warwickshire) prices grew faster — 159% vs 56%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsColeshill (north Warwickshire) has a crime rate of 61.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 47% lower than Brownhills at 90.6 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Brownhills is violent-crime, while in Coleshill (north Warwickshire) it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsFamilies may prefer Brownhills, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Coleshill (north Warwickshire). There are 10 schools in Brownhills and 4 in Coleshill (north Warwickshire).
Brownhills School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 10 schools (8 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Coleshill (North Warwickshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Brownhills | Coleshill (North Warwickshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 10 | 4 |
| Primary | 8 | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 449.4 Mbps in Brownhills and 333.8 Mbps in Coleshill (north Warwickshire). Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.1% of premises in Brownhills and 91.7% in Coleshill (north Warwickshire). Gigabit availability stands at 87.8% in Brownhills and 61.3% in Coleshill (north Warwickshire).
Brownhills is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (449 vs 334 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Coleshill (north Warwickshire), scoring 70 on average (band C) compared to 69.4 (band C) in Brownhills. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,195 in Brownhills and £1,239 in Coleshill (north Warwickshire). 58.2% of homes in Brownhills have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 57.7% in Coleshill (north Warwickshire).
Brownhills has more energy-efficient housing — 58.2% reach band C or above, vs 57.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,667 in Coleshill (north Warwickshire) and £30,251 in Brownhills. The median age is 43.7 in Brownhills and 45.6 in Coleshill (north Warwickshire). Employment rates stand at 56.5% in Brownhills and 58.9% in Coleshill (north Warwickshire). Owner-occupancy is 66.6% in Brownhills versus 70.4% in Coleshill (north Warwickshire). Brownhills has a population of 21,238 and Coleshill (north Warwickshire) has 6,744.
| Indicator | Brownhills | Coleshill (North Warwickshire) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,238 | 6,744 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 45.6 |
| Median Household Income | £30,251 | £32,667 |
| Employment Rate | 56.5% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 66.6% | 70.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 26.7% | 24.8% |
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