Bulkington vs Coventry
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.7 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Coventry wins on house prices with a 21% gap. Bulkington has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Bulkington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bulkington
£325,320
Coventry
£269,873
Crime Rate
Bulkington
81.3
Coventry
88.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bulkington
100.0%
Coventry
90.1%
Avg Download Speed
Bulkington
441.4
Coventry
490.7
EPC Rating
Bulkington
71.3
Coventry
71.6
Median Income
Bulkington
£32,532
Coventry
£29,751
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Bulkington commands an average of £325,320, compared with £269,873 in Coventry – a difference of 21%. The most affordable entry point in Bulkington is a terraced at £172,250, while in Coventry it is a flat at £132,373.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 98% pricier in Bulkington (£261,850 vs £132,373).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bulkington prices grew faster — 46% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Bulkington experience less crime overall, with a rate of 81.3 per 1,000 versus 88.3 per 1,000 in Coventry. The most common crime category in Bulkington is violent-crime, while in Coventry 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 Bulkington, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 90.1% in Coventry. There are 2 schools in Bulkington and 107 in Coventry.
Bulkington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Coventry School Inspection Breakdown
90.1% of 107 schools (85 primary, 22 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bulkington | Coventry |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 107 |
| Primary | 2 | 85 |
| Secondary | 0 | 22 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 490.7 Mbps in Coventry and 441.4 Mbps in Bulkington. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bulkington and 99.3% in Coventry. Gigabit availability stands at 86.4% in Bulkington and 97.8% in Coventry.
Coventry is the faster of the two by 11% on average download speed (491 vs 441 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Coventry leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.6 (C), while Bulkington averages 71.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Bulkington and £998 in Coventry. 61.5% of homes in Bulkington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.8% in Coventry.
Coventry has more energy-efficient housing — 67.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,532.3 in Bulkington and £29,751 in Coventry. The median age is 43.7 in Bulkington and 40.9 in Coventry. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bulkington versus 62.7% in Coventry. Employment rates stand at 60% in Bulkington and 56.2% in Coventry.
| Indicator | Bulkington | Coventry |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,670 | 343,623 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 40.9 |
| Median Household Income | £32,532.3 | £29,751 |
| Employment Rate | 60% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 62.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.1% | 27.6% |
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