Town comparison
Coventry vs Royal Leamington Spa
Which is better to live in? 8.6 miles apart — compared on house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more.
The verdict
Coventry is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 42% lower. For families, Royal Leamington Spa edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Coventry
£269,873
Royal Leamington Spa
£462,592
Crime Rate
Coventry
88.3
Royal Leamington Spa
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coventry
90.1%
Royal Leamington Spa
92.3%
Avg Download Speed
Coventry
490.7
Royal Leamington Spa
429.4
EPC Rating
Coventry
71.6
Royal Leamington Spa
71.7
Median Income
Coventry
£29,751
Royal Leamington Spa
£35,986
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £269,873, Coventry undercuts Royal Leamington Spa (£462,592) by around 42% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Coventry is a flat at £132,373, while in Royal Leamington Spa it is a flat at £215,256.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 39% pricier in Royal Leamington Spa (£215,256 vs £132,373).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coventry prices grew faster — 32% vs 23%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Coventry and Royal Leamington Spa at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOf the 107 schools in Coventry, 90.1% are in the top two inspection bands. In Royal Leamington Spa, which has 15 schools, the figure is 92.3%.
Coventry School Inspection Breakdown
90.1% of 107 schools (85 primary, 22 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Royal Leamington Spa School Inspection Breakdown
92.3% of 15 schools (13 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coventry | Royal Leamington Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 107 | 15 |
| Primary | 85 | 13 |
| Secondary | 22 | 2 |
| % Top two bands | 90.1% | 92.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Coventry averages 490.7 Mbps – ahead of Royal Leamington Spa's 429.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Coventry and 99.3% in Royal Leamington Spa. Gigabit availability stands at 97.8% in Coventry and 78.9% in Royal Leamington Spa.
Coventry is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (491 vs 429 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Royal Leamington Spa, scoring 71.7 on average (band C) compared to 71.6 (band C) in Coventry. Estimated annual energy costs average £998 in Coventry and £1,212 in Royal Leamington Spa. 67.8% of homes in Coventry have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Royal Leamington Spa.
Coventry has more energy-efficient housing — 67.8% reach band C or above, vs 63.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £35,986 in Royal Leamington Spa and £29,751 in Coventry. The median age is 40.9 in Coventry and 43.2 in Royal Leamington Spa. Employment rates stand at 56.2% in Coventry and 59% in Royal Leamington Spa. Owner-occupancy is 62.7% in Coventry versus 65.4% in Royal Leamington Spa. Coventry has a population of 343,623 and Royal Leamington Spa has 51,321.
| Indicator | Coventry | Royal Leamington Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 343,623 | 51,321 |
| Median Age | 40.9 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £29,751 | £35,986 |
| Employment Rate | 56.2% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.7% | 65.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.6% | 45.2% |
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