Bath vs Coventry

Which is better to live in? (2026)

62

Bath

South West

Grade CHigher Overall
50

Coventry

West Midlands

Grade D
Bath: 4 wins|Coventry: 3 wins

Category Comparison

Bath
Category
Coventry
62/100BETTER
๐Ÿ†Overall Score
50/100
48/100BETTER
๐Ÿ”’Crime Safety
25/100
60% Good/Outstanding
๐ŸŽ“Schools
60% Good/Outstanding
88/100
๐Ÿš†Transport
BETTER90/100
72/100BETTER
๐Ÿ’ทAffordability
48/100
~ยฃ440/mo
๐ŸงพMonthly Bills
BETTER~ยฃ439/mo
65/100
๐Ÿ“ถBroadband
BETTER72/100
25/100
๐ŸŒฟEnvironment
25/100
64/100BETTER
๐ŸฅHealthcare
25/100

Our Verdict

Bath comes out ahead in 4 of 8 categories, with particular strengths in crime safety, affordability, healthcare. However, Coventry performs better in transport and broadband, so the best choice depends on your priorities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bath or Coventry better to live in?

Bath comes out ahead in 4 of 8 categories, with particular strengths in crime safety, affordability, healthcare. However, Coventry performs better in transport and broadband, so the best choice depends on your priorities.

Is Bath safer than Coventry?

Bath scores higher for crime safety (48/100) compared to Coventry (25/100). Scores are based on the Index of Multiple Deprivation crime domain.

Which has better schools, Bath or Coventry?

Bath has 15 schools within 3km, with 60% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Coventry has 15 schools nearby, with 60% rated Good or Outstanding.

Is it cheaper to live in Bath or Coventry?

Estimated monthly bills are lower in Coventry (~ยฃ439/month) compared to Bath (~ยฃ440/month). Bills include council tax, energy, water, broadband, and insurance estimates.

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Data sources: Scores are estimated using pre-loaded data from MHCLG Indices of Deprivation, Ofsted/GIAS school ratings, DfT Transport Connectivity 2025, MHCLG council tax data, Ofgem energy price cap, and regional averages. For full live data from 20+ government sources, view the individual town reports. Data provided under the Open Government Licence v3.0.