Coalville vs Leicester
Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Coalville wins on house prices with a 17% gap. Coalville has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Leicester edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Coalville
£264,778
Leicester
£319,567
Crime Rate
Coalville
54.5
Leicester
100.6
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coalville
83.3%
Leicester
90.8%
Avg Download Speed
Coalville
394.3
Leicester
484.4
EPC Rating
Coalville
71.7
Leicester
70.3
Median Income
Coalville
£31,877
Leicester
£28,975
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in East MidlandsProperty in Leicester commands an average of £319,567, compared with £264,778 in Coalville – a difference of 17%. The most affordable entry point in Coalville is a flat at £105,438, while in Leicester it is a flat at £129,535.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 24% pricier in Leicester (£297,980 vs £226,734).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Leicester prices grew faster — 47% vs 34%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in East MidlandsResidents of Coalville experience less crime overall, with a rate of 54.5 per 1,000 versus 100.6 per 1,000 in Leicester. The most common crime category in Coalville is violent-crime, while in Leicester 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 MidlandsFamilies may prefer Leicester, where 90.8% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 83.3% in Coalville. There are 7 schools in Coalville and 111 in Leicester.
Coalville School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 7 schools (5 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Leicester School Inspection Breakdown
90.8% of 111 schools (89 primary, 22 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coalville | Leicester |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 7 | 111 |
| Primary | 5 | 89 |
| Secondary | 2 | 22 |
| % Top two bands | 83.3% | 90.8% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 484.4 Mbps in Leicester and 394.3 Mbps in Coalville. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 94.9% of premises in Coalville and 99% in Leicester. Gigabit availability stands at 74.8% in Coalville and 96.3% in Leicester.
Leicester is the faster of the two by 23% on average download speed (484 vs 394 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Coalville leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.7 (C), while Leicester averages 70.3 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,154 in Coalville and £1,165 in Leicester. 66.3% of homes in Coalville have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.4% in Leicester.
Coalville has more energy-efficient housing — 66.3% reach band C or above, vs 59.4% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,876.7 in Coalville and £28,975 in Leicester. The median age is 44 in Coalville and 42.2 in Leicester. Owner-occupancy is 72% in Coalville versus 66.3% in Leicester. Employment rates stand at 58.4% in Coalville and 58.1% in Leicester.
| Indicator | Coalville | Leicester |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,975 | 406,331 |
| Median Age | 44 | 42.2 |
| Median Household Income | £31,876.7 | £28,975 |
| Employment Rate | 58.4% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 72% | 66.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 30.7% | 28.9% |
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