Town Pop. 177

Living in Ardens Grafton: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ardens Grafton comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 67/100 versus a median of 88/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the B49 postcode district, Ardens Grafton ranks 4th.

The B49 district averages 45/100, putting Ardens Grafton 8 points below its own postcode area. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Schools (14), healthcare (15), transport (19) and lifestyle (20) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the B49 postcode district.

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Ardens Grafton scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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B49 5AA B49 6AA B49 9AP B49 B50

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
67
2,084.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 161 crimes
↑ 2632% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 67 crimes
↑ 2390% above national average
Public order 37 crimes
↑ 3115% above national average
Burglary 26 crimes
↑ 4097% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 1562% above national average
other 58 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Copenhagen Way 30 crimes
  2. 2 Hill View 25 crimes
  3. 3 Long Acre Drive 22 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 3.973 · PM2.5 6.266 · PM10 10.898 µg/m³
76
Green Space 29
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Temple Grafton CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsWarwick Hospital12.5 mi
Solihull Hospital15.9 mi
Greet Urgent Care Centre18.1 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBidford Health Centre1 mi
GP capacity2,103 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
45
Full fibre (FTTP)81.7%
available across Stratford-on-Avon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate58.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.8%Unemployed2.2%Retired26.9%Student3.3%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.4%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary22.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.2%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership73.3%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
41
Council tax Stratford-on-Avon · 2026-27
A £1,656
B £1,932
C £2,208
D £2,484
E £3,036
F £3,588
G £4,140
H £4,968
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
19
Wilmcote 4.1 mi
Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway 4.6 mi
Stratford-upon-Avon 5 mi
J15 M40 10.5 mi
J16 M40 10.6 mi
J15 M40 10.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ardens Grafton in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Bidford-on-Avon 46 1.6 mi away ⇄
Broom (Stratford-on-Avon) 46 1.7 mi away ⇄
Binton 40 1.9 mi away ⇄
Welford-on-Avon 36 2.5 mi away ⇄
Alcester 53 2.8 mi away ⇄
Salford Priors 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Great Alne 57 3.4 mi away ⇄
Cleeve Prior 34 3.6 mi away ⇄
Kings Coughton 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wilmcote 34 3.7 mi away ⇄
Long Marston (Stratford-on-Avon) 35 4.6 mi away ⇄
North Littleton 40 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ardens Grafton a nice place to live?

Ardens Grafton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ardens Grafton is 37/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Ardens Grafton?

Ardens Grafton has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 67/100. There were 369 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Ardens Grafton in context

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Postcode districts in Ardens Grafton

B49 45 ⇄
B50 41 ⇄

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