Coleshill (North Warwickshire) vs Coventry
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.5 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Coventry wins on house prices with a 210% gap. Coleshill (north Warwickshire) has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Coleshill (north Warwickshire) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
£836,082
Coventry
£269,873
Crime Rate
Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
61.5
Coventry
88.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
100.0%
Coventry
90.1%
Avg Download Speed
Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
333.8
Coventry
490.7
EPC Rating
Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
70
Coventry
71.6
Median Income
Coleshill (North Warwickshire)
£32,667
Coventry
£29,751
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £269,873, Coventry undercuts Coleshill (north Warwickshire) (£836,082) by around 210% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Coleshill (north Warwickshire) is a flat at £172,848, while in Coventry it is a flat at £132,373.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 31% pricier in Coleshill (north Warwickshire) (£172,848 vs £132,373).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coleshill (north Warwickshire) prices grew faster — 159% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsResidents of Coleshill (north Warwickshire) experience less crime overall, with a rate of 61.5 per 1,000 versus 88.3 per 1,000 in Coventry. The most common crime category in Coleshill (north Warwickshire) is violent-crime, while in Coventry 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 West MidlandsOf the 4 schools in Coleshill (north Warwickshire), 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Coventry, which has 107 schools, the figure is 90.1%.
Coleshill (North Warwickshire) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Coventry School Inspection Breakdown
90.1% of 107 schools (85 primary, 22 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coleshill (North Warwickshire) | Coventry |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 4 | 107 |
| Primary | 3 | 85 |
| Secondary | 1 | 22 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 90.1% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Coventry averages 490.7 Mbps – ahead of Coleshill (north Warwickshire)'s 333.8 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 91.7% of premises in Coleshill (north Warwickshire) and 99.3% in Coventry. Gigabit availability stands at 61.3% in Coleshill (north Warwickshire) and 97.8% in Coventry.
Coventry is the faster of the two by 47% on average download speed (491 vs 334 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Coventry, scoring 71.6 on average (band C) compared to 70 (band C) in Coleshill (north Warwickshire). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,239 in Coleshill (north Warwickshire) and £998 in Coventry. 57.7% of homes in Coleshill (north Warwickshire) have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 67.8% in Coventry.
Coventry has more energy-efficient housing — 67.8% reach band C or above, vs 57.7% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £32,667 in Coleshill (north Warwickshire) and £29,751 in Coventry. The median age is 45.6 in Coleshill (north Warwickshire) and 40.9 in Coventry. Employment rates stand at 58.9% in Coleshill (north Warwickshire) and 56.2% in Coventry. Owner-occupancy is 70.4% in Coleshill (north Warwickshire) versus 62.7% in Coventry. Coleshill (north Warwickshire) has a population of 6,744 and Coventry has 343,623.
| Indicator | Coleshill (North Warwickshire) | Coventry |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,744 | 343,623 |
| Median Age | 45.6 | 40.9 |
| Median Household Income | £32,667 | £29,751 |
| Employment Rate | 58.9% | 56.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% | 62.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 24.8% | 27.6% |
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