Coalville vs Groby
Which is better to live in? Distance: 7.3 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Coalville is about 17% cheaper on average. Groby has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Groby edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Coalville
£264,778
Groby
£317,842
Crime Rate
Coalville
54.5
Groby
53.8
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coalville
83.3%
Groby
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Coalville
394.3
Groby
435.3
EPC Rating
Coalville
71.7
Groby
71.4
Median Income
Coalville
£31,877
Groby
£31,566
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsThe average house price in Coalville is £264,778, which is 17% less than Groby at £317,842. The most affordable entry point in Coalville is a flat at £105,438, while in Groby it is a flat at £193,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 46% pricier in Groby (£193,500 vs £105,438).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Groby prices grew faster — 47% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsCrime is lower in Groby (53.8 per 1,000) compared to Coalville (54.5 per 1,000), a 1% difference. The most common crime category in Coalville is violent-crime, while in Groby 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 MidlandsGroby has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 83.3% in Coalville. Coalville has 7 schools in total, while Groby has 4.
Coalville School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Groby School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coalville | Groby |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 4 |
| Primary | 5 | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Groby offers faster average downloads at 435.3 Mbps, compared to 394.3 Mbps in Coalville. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.9% of premises in Coalville and 95.5% in Groby. Gigabit availability stands at 74.8% in Coalville and 84.8% in Groby.
Groby is the faster of the two by 10% on average download speed (435 vs 394 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Coalville are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.7 (band C) versus 71.4 (band C) in Groby. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Coalville and £1,134 in Groby. 66.3% of homes in Coalville have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.2% in Groby.
Groby has more energy-efficient housing — 67.2% reach band C or above, vs 66.3% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,876.7 in Coalville and £31,566 in Groby. The median age is 44 in Coalville and 44 in Groby. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Coalville and 57.5% in Groby. Owner-occupancy is 72% in Coalville versus 72.1% in Groby.
| Indicator | Coalville | Groby |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,975 | 6,559 |
| Median Age | 44 | 44 |
| Median Household Income | £31,876.7 | £31,566 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 57.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 72% | 72.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% | 31% |
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