Coventry vs Salisbury

Which is better to live in? (2026)

50

Coventry

West Midlands

Grade D
59

Salisbury

South West

Grade CHigher Overall
Coventry: 4 wins|Salisbury: 5 wins

Category Comparison

Coventry
Category
Salisbury
50/100
๐Ÿ†Overall Score
BETTER59/100
25/100
๐Ÿ”’Crime Safety
BETTER33/100
60% Good/OutstandingBETTER
๐ŸŽ“Schools
47% Good/Outstanding
90/100BETTER
๐Ÿš†Transport
86/100
48/100
๐Ÿ’ทAffordability
BETTER87/100
~ยฃ402/moBETTER
๐ŸงพMonthly Bills
~ยฃ426/mo
72/100BETTER
๐Ÿ“ถBroadband
65/100
25/100
๐ŸŒฟEnvironment
BETTER33/100
25/100
๐ŸฅHealthcare
BETTER64/100

Our Verdict

Salisbury leads in 5 of 8 categories, scoring higher for crime safety, affordability, environment. That said, Coventry has the edge in schools and transport, making it a strong option depending on what matters most to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coventry or Salisbury better to live in?

Salisbury leads in 5 of 8 categories, scoring higher for crime safety, affordability, environment. That said, Coventry has the edge in schools and transport, making it a strong option depending on what matters most to you.

Is Coventry safer than Salisbury?

Salisbury scores higher for crime safety (33/100) compared to Coventry (25/100). Scores are based on the Index of Multiple Deprivation crime domain.

Which has better schools, Coventry or Salisbury?

Coventry has 15 schools within 3km, with 60% rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Salisbury has 15 schools nearby, with 47% rated Good or Outstanding.

Is it cheaper to live in Coventry or Salisbury?

Estimated monthly bills are lower in Coventry (~ยฃ402/month) compared to Salisbury (~ยฃ426/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.