Coventry vs Earl Shilton
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.7 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Earl Shilton is about 9% cheaper on average. Earl Shilton has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Coventry edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Coventry
£269,873
Earl Shilton
£248,244
Crime Rate
Coventry
88.3
Earl Shilton
68.7
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coventry
90.1%
Earl Shilton
66.7%
Avg Download Speed
Coventry
490.7
Earl Shilton
292.2
EPC Rating
Coventry
71.6
Earl Shilton
71
Median Income
Coventry
£29,751
Earl Shilton
£31,173
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Earl Shilton is £248,244, which is 9% less than Coventry at £269,873. The most affordable entry point in Coventry is a flat at £132,373, while in Earl Shilton it is a flat at £104,857.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 26% pricier in Coventry (£132,373 vs £104,857).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Earl Shilton prices grew faster — 58% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime is lower in Earl Shilton (68.7 per 1,000) compared to Coventry (88.3 per 1,000), a 29% difference. The most common crime category in Coventry is violent-crime, while in Earl Shilton 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 MidlandsCoventry has 90.1% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 66.7% in Earl Shilton. Coventry has 107 schools in total, while Earl Shilton has 5.
Coventry School Inspection Breakdown
90.1% of 107 schools (85 primary, 22 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Earl Shilton School Inspection Breakdown
66.7% of 5 schools (4 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coventry | Earl Shilton |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 107 | 5 |
| Primary | 85 | 4 |
| Secondary | 22 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 90.1% | 66.7% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Coventry offers faster average downloads at 490.7 Mbps, compared to 292.2 Mbps in Earl Shilton. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Coventry and 95.6% in Earl Shilton. Gigabit availability stands at 97.8% in Coventry and 48.5% in Earl Shilton.
Coventry is the faster of the two by 68% on average download speed (491 vs 292 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Coventry are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.6 (band C) versus 71 (band C) in Earl Shilton. Estimated annual energy costs average £998 in Coventry and £1,245 in Earl Shilton. 67.8% of homes in Coventry have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.5% in Earl Shilton.
Coventry has more energy-efficient housing — 67.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £31,172.7 in Earl Shilton and £29,751 in Coventry. The median age is 40.9 in Coventry and 45.2 in Earl Shilton. Employment rates stand at 56.2% in Coventry and 60.5% in Earl Shilton. Owner-occupancy is 62.7% in Coventry versus 76% in Earl Shilton.
| Indicator | Coventry | Earl Shilton |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 343,623 | 10,885 |
| Median Age | 40.9 | 45.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,751 | £31,172.7 |
| Employment Rate | 56.2% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.7% | 76% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.6% | 32.6% |
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