Bulkington vs Royal Leamington Spa
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.8 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Bulkington offers lower property prices by roughly 30%. For families, Bulkington edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bulkington
£325,320
Royal Leamington Spa
£462,592
Crime Rate
Bulkington
81.3
Royal Leamington Spa
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bulkington
100.0%
Royal Leamington Spa
92.3%
Avg Download Speed
Bulkington
441.4
Royal Leamington Spa
429.4
EPC Rating
Bulkington
71.3
Royal Leamington Spa
71.7
Median Income
Bulkington
£32,532
Royal Leamington Spa
£35,986
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Bulkington is £325,320, which is 30% less than Royal Leamington Spa at £462,592. The most affordable entry point in Bulkington is a terraced at £172,250, while in Royal Leamington Spa it is a flat at £215,256.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 47% pricier in Royal Leamington Spa (£324,564 vs £172,250).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Bulkington prices grew faster — 46% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Bulkington and Royal Leamington Spa 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 92.3% in Royal Leamington Spa. Bulkington has 2 schools in total, while Royal Leamington Spa has 15.
Bulkington School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Royal Leamington Spa School Inspection Breakdown
92.3% of 15 schools (13 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bulkington | Royal Leamington Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 15 |
| Primary | 2 | 13 |
| Secondary | 0 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 92.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Bulkington offers faster average downloads at 441.4 Mbps, compared to 429.4 Mbps in Royal Leamington Spa. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.3% of premises in Bulkington and 99.3% in Royal Leamington Spa. Gigabit availability stands at 86.4% in Bulkington and 78.9% in Royal Leamington Spa.
Bulkington is the faster of the two by 3% on average download speed (441 vs 429 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Royal Leamington Spa are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.7 (band C) versus 71.3 (band C) in Bulkington. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Bulkington and £1,212 in Royal Leamington Spa. 61.5% of homes in Bulkington have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Royal Leamington Spa.
Royal Leamington Spa has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,986 in Royal Leamington Spa and £32,532.3 in Bulkington. The median age is 43.7 in Bulkington and 43.2 in Royal Leamington Spa. Employment rates stand at 60% in Bulkington and 59% in Royal Leamington Spa. Owner-occupancy is 68.6% in Bulkington versus 65.4% in Royal Leamington Spa.
| Indicator | Bulkington | Royal Leamington Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,670 | 51,321 |
| Median Age | 43.7 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £32,532.3 | £35,986 |
| Employment Rate | 60% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 68.6% | 65.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 28.1% | 45.2% |
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