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Royal Leamington Spa vs Warwick

Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.2 miles apart.

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The verdict

Royal Leamington Spa is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 0% lower. For families, Warwick edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Royal Leamington Spa

£462,592

Warwick

£462,592

Crime Rate

Royal Leamington Spa

N/A

Warwick

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Royal Leamington Spa

92.3%

Warwick

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Royal Leamington Spa

429.4

Warwick

448.4

EPC Rating

Royal Leamington Spa

71.7

Warwick

71.7

Median Income

Royal Leamington Spa

£35,986

Warwick

£35,986

At £462,592, Royal Leamington Spa undercuts Warwick (£462,592) by around 0% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Royal Leamington Spa is a flat at £215,256, while in Warwick it is a flat at £215,256.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 0% pricier in Royal Leamington Spa (£577,047 vs £577,047).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Royal Leamington Spa prices grew faster — 23% vs 23%.

Crime rate data is not available for both Royal Leamington Spa and Warwick at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Of the 15 schools in Royal Leamington Spa, 92.3% are in the top two inspection bands. In Warwick, which has 11 schools, the figure is 100%.

Royal Leamington Spa School Inspection Breakdown

92.3% of 15 schools (13 primary, 2 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

Warwick School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 11 schools (8 primary, 3 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricRoyal Leamington SpaWarwick
Total Schools1511
Primary138
Secondary23
% Top two bands92.3%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Warwick averages 448.4 Mbps – ahead of Royal Leamington Spa's 429.4 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 99.3% of premises in Royal Leamington Spa and 98.4% in Warwick. Gigabit availability stands at 78.9% in Royal Leamington Spa and 84.5% in Warwick.

Warwick is the faster of the two by 4% on average download speed (448 vs 429 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Royal Leamington Spa, scoring 71.7 on average (band C) compared to 71.7 (band C) in Warwick. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,212 in Royal Leamington Spa and £1,212 in Warwick. 63.2% of homes in Royal Leamington Spa have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 63.2% in Warwick.

Royal Leamington Spa has more energy-efficient housing — 63.2% reach band C or above, vs 63.2% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £35,986 in Royal Leamington Spa and £35,986 in Warwick. The median age is 43.2 in Royal Leamington Spa and 43.2 in Warwick. Employment rates stand at 59% in Royal Leamington Spa and 59% in Warwick. Owner-occupancy is 65.4% in Royal Leamington Spa versus 65.4% in Warwick. Royal Leamington Spa has a population of 51,321 and Warwick has 36,673.

IndicatorRoyal Leamington SpaWarwick
Population51,32136,673
Median Age43.243.2
Median Household Income£35,986£35,986
Employment Rate59%59%
Owner Occupied65.4%65.4%
Degree-Level Qualified45.2%45.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Royal Leamington Spa and Warwick?
Royal Leamington Spa and Warwick are approximately 2.2 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Royal Leamington Spa or Warwick?
Royal Leamington Spa is cheaper, with an average house price of £462,592.
Is Royal Leamington Spa or Warwick safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Royal Leamington Spa or Warwick?
Warwick has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Royal Leamington Spa or Warwick?
Warwick has faster average broadband at 448.4 Mbps.

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