Coventry vs Whitnash
Which is better to live in? Distance: 10.2 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Coventry is about 23% cheaper on average. For families, Whitnash edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Coventry
£269,873
Whitnash
£348,879
Crime Rate
Coventry
88.3
Whitnash
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Coventry
90.1%
Whitnash
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Coventry
490.7
Whitnash
436.3
EPC Rating
Coventry
71.6
Whitnash
71.2
Median Income
Coventry
£29,751
Whitnash
£33,781
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsThe average house price in Coventry is £269,873, which is 23% less than Whitnash at £348,879. The most affordable entry point in Coventry is a flat at £132,373, while in Whitnash it is a flat at £190,367.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 38% pricier in Whitnash (£340,101 vs £210,107).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Coventry prices grew faster — 32% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Coventry and Whitnash at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsWhitnash has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 90.1% in Coventry. Coventry has 107 schools in total, while Whitnash has 4.
Coventry School Inspection Breakdown
90.1% of 107 schools (85 primary, 22 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Whitnash School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (4 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Coventry | Whitnash |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 107 | 4 |
| Primary | 85 | 4 |
| Secondary | 22 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 90.1% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Coventry offers faster average downloads at 490.7 Mbps, compared to 436.3 Mbps in Whitnash. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Coventry and 98.1% in Whitnash. Gigabit availability stands at 97.8% in Coventry and 82.3% in Whitnash.
Coventry is the faster of the two by 12% on average download speed (491 vs 436 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Coventry are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.6 (band C) versus 71.2 (band C) in Whitnash. Estimated annual energy costs average £998 in Coventry and £1,332 in Whitnash. 67.8% of homes in Coventry have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.8% in Whitnash.
Coventry has more energy-efficient housing — 67.8% reach band C or above, vs 62.8% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,781 in Whitnash and £29,751 in Coventry. The median age is 40.9 in Coventry and 45.8 in Whitnash. Employment rates stand at 56.2% in Coventry and 58.9% in Whitnash. Owner-occupancy is 62.7% in Coventry versus 68.1% in Whitnash.
| Indicator | Coventry | Whitnash |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 343,623 | 8,914 |
| Median Age | 40.9 | 45.8 |
| Median Household Income | £29,751 | £33,781 |
| Employment Rate | 56.2% | 58.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 62.7% | 68.1% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 27.6% | 42.4% |
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