Royal Leamington Spa vs Warwick
Which is better to live in? Distance: 2.2 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in West MidlandsAt £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 & Safety
Safest in West MidlandsCrime rate data is not available for both Royal Leamington Spa and Warwick at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in West MidlandsOf 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.
| Metric | Royal Leamington Spa | Warwick |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 15 | 11 |
| Primary | 13 | 8 |
| Secondary | 2 | 3 |
| % Top two bands | 92.3% | 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.
| Indicator | Royal Leamington Spa | Warwick |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 51,321 | 36,673 |
| Median Age | 43.2 | 43.2 |
| Median Household Income | £35,986 | £35,986 |
| Employment Rate | 59% | 59% |
| Owner Occupied | 65.4% | 65.4% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 45.2% | 45.2% |
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