Bulkington vs Countesthorpe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Countesthorpe offers lower property prices by roughly 11%. Countesthorpe has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bulkington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bulkington
£325,320
Countesthorpe
£292,959
Crime Rate
Bulkington
81.3
Countesthorpe
59.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bulkington
100.0%
Countesthorpe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bulkington
441.4
Countesthorpe
327.3
EPC Rating
Bulkington
71.3
Countesthorpe
70.5
Median Income
Bulkington
£32,532
Countesthorpe
£31,042
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Countesthorpe more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £292,959 versus £325,320 in Bulkington. The most affordable entry point in Bulkington is a terraced at £172,250, while in Countesthorpe it is a flat at £157,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 67% pricier in Bulkington (£261,850 vs £157,000).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bulkington prices grew faster — 46% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsWith 59.3 offences per 1,000 people, Countesthorpe is the safer of the two – 37% lower than Bulkington's 81.3 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Bulkington is violent-crime, while in Countesthorpe 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 MidlandsSchool quality favours Bulkington: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 100% in Countesthorpe.
Bulkington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Countesthorpe School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bulkington | Countesthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Bulkington enjoy 441.4 Mbps on average, while Countesthorpe lags behind at 327.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bulkington and 94.5% in Countesthorpe. Gigabit availability stands at 86.4% in Bulkington and 57.2% in Countesthorpe.
Bulkington is the faster of the two by 35% on average download speed (441 vs 327 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Bulkington is band C (score 71.3), ahead of Countesthorpe's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Bulkington and £1,246 in Countesthorpe. 61.5% of homes in Bulkington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Countesthorpe.
Bulkington has more energy-efficient housing — 61.5% reach band C or above, vs 59.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Bulkington has a population of 5,670 while Countesthorpe has 7,674. Median household income is £32,532.3 in Bulkington and £31,041.7 in Countesthorpe. The median age is 43.7 in Bulkington and 45 in Countesthorpe. Employment rates stand at 60% in Bulkington and 59% in Countesthorpe.
| Indicator | Bulkington | Countesthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,670 | 7,674 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £32,532.3 | £31,041.7 |
| Employment Rate | 60% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 76.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.1% | 33.4% |
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