Coventry vs Kenilworth
Which is better to live in? Distance: 5.6 miles apart.
The verdict
Coventry is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 39% lower. For families, Kenilworth edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Coventry
£269,873
Kenilworth
£442,917
Crime Rate
Coventry
88.3
Kenilworth
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coventry
90.1%
Kenilworth
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Coventry
490.7
Kenilworth
357.4
EPC Rating
Coventry
71.6
Kenilworth
71
Median Income
Coventry
£29,751
Kenilworth
£33,237
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsProperty in Kenilworth commands an average of £442,917, compared with £269,873 in Coventry – a difference of 39%. The most affordable entry point in Coventry is a flat at £132,373, while in Kenilworth it is a flat at £217,509.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 39% pricier in Kenilworth (£217,509 vs £132,373).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Kenilworth prices grew faster — 34% vs 32%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Coventry and Kenilworth at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsFamilies may prefer Kenilworth, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 90.1% in Coventry. There are 107 schools in Coventry and 7 in Kenilworth.
Coventry School Inspection Breakdown
90.1% of 107 schools (85 primary, 22 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Kenilworth School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coventry | Kenilworth |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 107 | 7 |
| Primary | 85 | 6 |
| Secondary | 22 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 90.1% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 490.7 Mbps in Coventry and 357.4 Mbps in Kenilworth. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Coventry and 95.1% in Kenilworth. Gigabit availability stands at 97.8% in Coventry and 66% in Kenilworth.
Coventry is the faster of the two by 37% on average download speed (491 vs 357 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Coventry, scoring 71.6 on average (band C) compared to 71 (band C) in Kenilworth. Estimated annual energy costs average £998 in Coventry and £1,122 in Kenilworth. 67.8% of homes in Coventry have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.1% in Kenilworth.
Coventry has more energy-efficient housing — 67.8% reach band C or above, vs 64.1% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,236.5 in Kenilworth and £29,751 in Coventry. The median age is 40.9 in Coventry and 42.4 in Kenilworth. Employment rates stand at 56.2% in Coventry and 58.1% in Kenilworth. Owner-occupancy is 62.7% in Coventry versus 65.6% in Kenilworth. Coventry has a population of 343,623 and Kenilworth has 22,239.
| Indicator | Coventry | Kenilworth |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 343,623 | 22,239 |
| Median Age | 40.9 | 42.4 |
| Median Household Income | £29,751 | £33,236.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.2% | 58.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.7% | 65.6% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.6% | 36.5% |
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