Coalville vs Countesthorpe
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Coalville offers lower property prices by roughly 10%. Coalville has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Countesthorpe edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Coalville
£264,778
Countesthorpe
£292,959
Crime Rate
Coalville
54.5
Countesthorpe
59.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coalville
83.3%
Countesthorpe
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Coalville
394.3
Countesthorpe
327.3
EPC Rating
Coalville
71.7
Countesthorpe
70.5
Median Income
Coalville
£31,877
Countesthorpe
£31,042
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsBuyers will find Coalville more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £264,778 versus £292,959 in Countesthorpe. The most affordable entry point in Coalville is a flat at £105,438, while in Countesthorpe it is a flat at £157,000.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 33% pricier in Countesthorpe (£157,000 vs £105,438).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coalville prices grew faster — 34% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Coalville (54.5 per 1,000) compared to Countesthorpe (59.3 per 1,000), a 9% difference. The most common crime category in Coalville 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 East MidlandsSchool quality favours Countesthorpe: 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 83.3% in Coalville.
Coalville School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) 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 | Coalville | Countesthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 2 |
| Primary | 5 | 1 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Coalville enjoy 394.3 Mbps on average, while Countesthorpe lags behind at 327.3 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.9% of premises in Coalville and 94.5% in Countesthorpe. Gigabit availability stands at 74.8% in Coalville and 57.2% in Countesthorpe.
Coalville is the faster of the two by 20% on average download speed (394 vs 327 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Coalville is band C (score 71.7), ahead of Countesthorpe's band C (score 70.5). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Coalville and £1,246 in Countesthorpe. 66.3% of homes in Coalville have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.9% in Countesthorpe.
Coalville has more energy-efficient housing — 66.3% reach band C or above, vs 59.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Coalville has a population of 21,975 while Countesthorpe has 7,674. Median household income is £31,876.7 in Coalville and £31,041.7 in Countesthorpe. The median age is 44 in Coalville and 45 in Countesthorpe. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Coalville and 59% in Countesthorpe.
| Indicator | Coalville | Countesthorpe |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,975 | 7,674 |
| Median Age | 44 | 45 |
| Median Household Income | £31,876.7 | £31,041.7 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 72% | 76.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% | 33.4% |
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