Bulkington vs Kenilworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Bulkington is about 27% cheaper on average. For families, Bulkington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bulkington
£325,320
Kenilworth
£442,917
Crime Rate
Bulkington
81.3
Kenilworth
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bulkington
100.0%
Kenilworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bulkington
441.4
Kenilworth
357.4
EPC Rating
Bulkington
71.3
Kenilworth
71
Median Income
Bulkington
£32,532
Kenilworth
£33,237
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Bulkington is £325,320, which is 27% less than Kenilworth at £442,917. The most affordable entry point in Bulkington is a terraced at £172,250, while in Kenilworth it is a flat at £217,509.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 49% pricier in Kenilworth (£338,652 vs £172,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bulkington prices grew faster — 46% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bulkington and Kenilworth at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsBulkington has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 100% in Kenilworth. Bulkington has 2 schools in total, while Kenilworth has 7.
Bulkington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kenilworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bulkington | Kenilworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 7 |
| Primary | 2 | 6 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bulkington offers faster average downloads at 441.4 Mbps, compared to 357.4 Mbps in Kenilworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bulkington and 95.1% in Kenilworth. Gigabit availability stands at 86.4% in Bulkington and 66% in Kenilworth.
Bulkington is the faster of the two by 24% on average download speed (441 vs 357 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Bulkington are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.3 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Kenilworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Bulkington and £1,122 in Kenilworth. 61.5% of homes in Bulkington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Kenilworth.
Kenilworth has more energy-efficient housing — 64.1% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,236.5 in Kenilworth and £32,532.3 in Bulkington. The median age is 43.7 in Bulkington and 42.4 in Kenilworth. Employment rates stand at 60% in Bulkington and 58.1% in Kenilworth. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bulkington versus 65.6% in Kenilworth.
| Indicator | Bulkington | Kenilworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,670 | 22,239 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 42.4 |
| Median Household Income | £32,532.3 | £33,236.5 |
| Employment Rate | 60% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 65.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.1% | 36.5% |
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