Coventry vs Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 12.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Overall, Coventry offers lower property prices by roughly 30%. For families, Southam (stratford On Avon) edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Coventry
£269,873
Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
£386,740
Crime Rate
Coventry
88.3
Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coventry
90.1%
Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Coventry
490.7
Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
431.2
EPC Rating
Coventry
71.6
Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
71
Median Income
Coventry
£29,751
Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
£32,929
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsBuyers will find Coventry more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £269,873 versus £386,740 in Southam (stratford On Avon). The most affordable entry point in Coventry is a flat at £132,373, while in Southam (stratford On Avon) it is a flat at £170,859.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 23% pricier in Southam (stratford On Avon) (£170,859 vs £132,373).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coventry prices grew faster — 32% vs 24%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Coventry and Southam (stratford On Avon) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsSchool quality favours Southam (stratford On Avon): 100% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 90.1% in Coventry.
Coventry School Inspection Breakdown
90.1% of 107 schools (85 primary, 22 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coventry | Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 107 | 4 |
| Primary | 85 | 3 |
| Secondary | 22 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 90.1% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Internet users in Coventry enjoy 490.7 Mbps on average, while Southam (stratford On Avon) lags behind at 431.2 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Coventry and 95.2% in Southam (stratford On Avon). Gigabit availability stands at 97.8% in Coventry and 82.9% in Southam (stratford On Avon).
Coventry is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (491 vs 431 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
The average EPC rating in Coventry is band C (score 71.6), ahead of Southam (stratford On Avon)'s band C (score 71). Estimated annual energy costs average £998 in Coventry and £1,307 in Southam (stratford On Avon). 67.8% of homes in Coventry have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.9% in Southam (stratford On Avon).
Coventry has more energy-efficient housing — 67.8% reach band C or above, vs 61.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Coventry has a population of 343,623 while Southam (stratford On Avon) has 8,103. Median household income is £32,928.5 in Southam (stratford On Avon) and £29,751 in Coventry. The median age is 40.9 in Coventry and 45.5 in Southam (stratford On Avon). Employment rates stand at 56.2% in Coventry and 60.9% in Southam (stratford On Avon).
| Indicator | Coventry | Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 343,623 | 8,103 |
| Median Age | 40.9 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £29,751 | £32,928.5 |
| Employment Rate | 56.2% | 60.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.7% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.6% | 37.2% |
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