Coventry vs Glasgow

Which is better to live in? (2026)

50

Coventry

West Midlands

Grade D
72

Glasgow

Grade BHigher Overall
Coventry: 2 wins|Glasgow: 7 wins

Category Comparison

Coventry
Category
Glasgow
50/100
๐Ÿ†Overall Score
BETTER72/100
25/100
๐Ÿ”’Crime Safety
BETTER72/100
60% Good/Outstanding
๐ŸŽ“Schools
BETTER0% Good/Outstanding
90/100BETTER
๐Ÿš†Transport
60/100
48/100
๐Ÿ’ทAffordability
BETTER72/100
~ยฃ402/moBETTER
๐ŸงพMonthly Bills
~ยฃ405/mo
72/100
๐Ÿ“ถBroadband
BETTER75/100
25/100
๐ŸŒฟEnvironment
BETTER87/100
25/100
๐ŸฅHealthcare
BETTER72/100

Our Verdict

Glasgow leads in 7 of 8 categories, scoring higher for crime safety, schools, affordability. That said, Coventry has the edge in transport, making it a strong option depending on what matters most to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coventry or Glasgow better to live in?

Glasgow leads in 7 of 8 categories, scoring higher for crime safety, schools, affordability. That said, Coventry has the edge in transport, making it a strong option depending on what matters most to you.

Is Coventry safer than Glasgow?

Glasgow scores higher for crime safety (72/100) compared to Coventry (25/100). Scores are based on the Index of Multiple Deprivation crime domain.

Which has better schools, Coventry or Glasgow?

Coventry has 15 schools within 3km, with 60% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Glasgow has 0 schools nearby, with 0% rated Good or Outstanding.

Is it cheaper to live in Coventry or Glasgow?

Estimated monthly bills are lower in Coventry (~ยฃ402/month) compared to Glasgow (~ยฃ405/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.