Coventry (West Midlands) and Derby (East Midlands) are two UK areas home buyers and renters frequently weigh against each other. On our overall Area Score, Coventry rates 50/100 (grade D) and Derby rates 49/100 (grade D). Coventry has the stronger schools, with 60% of nearby schools rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Derby works out cheaper for typical monthly household bills (~£421 versus ~£439). The full side-by-side breakdown of crime, schools, transport, affordability, broadband, environment and healthcare is below, followed by our verdict on which area fits which kind of buyer.
Coventry vs Derby: Category Comparison
Our Verdict
Coventry comes out ahead in 3 of 8 categories, with particular strengths in schools, affordability, broadband. However, Derby performs better in environment and energy efficiency, so the best choice depends on your priorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Coventry or Derby better to live in?
Coventry comes out ahead in 3 of 8 categories, with particular strengths in schools, affordability, broadband. However, Derby performs better in environment and energy efficiency, so the best choice depends on your priorities.
Is Coventry safer than Derby?
Coventry and Derby have similar crime safety scores (25/100). Scores are based on the Index of Multiple Deprivation crime domain.
Which has better schools, Coventry or Derby?
Coventry has 15 schools within 3km, with 60% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Derby has 15 schools nearby, with 40% rated Good or Outstanding.
Is it cheaper to live in Coventry or Derby?
Estimated monthly bills are lower in Derby (~£421/month) compared to Coventry (~£439/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.