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Living in Austrey: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Austrey scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 20/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Austrey places 11th of 12 in the CV9 postcode district.

It scores 6 points below the CV9 postcode district as a whole, which averages 42/100. Its economic health score runs 22 points above the CV9 district's 50/100. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CV9 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
97.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 19 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 277% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Austrey Lane 15 crimes
  2. 2 Corn Fields 12 crimes
  3. 3 Paget Rise 6 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.8 µg/m³
74
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Austrey CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGood Hope Hospital11.8 mi
University Hospital Coventry16.7 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire16.7 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.1%
Nearest GP surgeryPolesworth and Dordon Group Practice4.1 mi
GP capacity1,388 patients per GP
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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
20
Full fibre (FTTP)58.1%
available across North Warwickshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
27.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
38.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate59.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.2%Unemployed1.7%Retired29.3%Student3.3%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.7%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary22.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.8%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.4%
Home ownership81.5%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
41
Council tax North Warwickshire · 2026-27
A £1,688
B £1,969
C £2,251
D £2,532
E £3,095
F £3,657
G £4,220
H £5,064
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
10
Polesworth 2.8 mi
Tamworth 5.2 mi
Atherstone 5.4 mi
J11 M42 2.1 mi
J11 M42 2.7 mi
J10 M42 4.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £340,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All
£351k £378k £406k £434k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Warton (North Warwickshire) 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
Appleby Magna 39 2.3 mi away ⇄
Twycross 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Polesworth 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Clifton Campville 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Sheepy Magna 38 3.8 mi away ⇄
Measham 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Netherseal 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Polesworth and Dordon 45 4.4 mi away ⇄
Oakthorpe 40 4.4 mi away ⇄
Grendon (North Warwickshire) 43 4.8 mi away ⇄
Donisthorpe 46 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Austrey a nice place to live?

Austrey has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Austrey is 36/100, 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 Austrey?

Austrey is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 81 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Austrey?

Among the top-rated schools in Austrey is Austrey CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Austrey in total.

What are house prices like in Austrey?

The current median house price in Austrey is £340,000, around 19% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 8%.

Austrey in context

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Postcode districts in Austrey

CV9 42 ⇄

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