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Living in Barford (Warwick): Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Barford (Warwick) scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 21/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 19 scored places sharing the CV35 postcode district, Barford (Warwick) ranks 9th.

That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (9), lifestyle (11), transport (18) and schools (26) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CV35 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
62.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 21 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 143% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Yew Tree Way 12 crimes
  2. 2 Hareway Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Twigger Drive 6 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.966 · PM2.5 6.527 · PM10 11.078 µg/m³
74
Green Space 18
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Barford St Peter's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsWarwick Hospital2.5 mi
University Hospital Coventry13.3 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire13.3 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.1%
Nearest GP surgeryChase Meadow Health Centre1.6 mi
GP capacity1,528 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
21
Full fibre (FTTP)44.2%
available across Warwick
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
29.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
43.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 35 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
76
Employment rate60.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.9%Unemployed2%Retired25.3%Student3.7%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial57.9%Skilled & technical30%Routine & elementary12.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)50.1%Apprenticeship4%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership70.7%
Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Warwick · 2026-27
A £1,641
B £1,915
C £2,188
D £2,462
E £3,009
F £3,556
G £4,103
H £4,924
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
18
Warwick Parkway 2.8 mi
Warwick 3 mi
Leamington Spa 3.9 mi
J15 M40 0.9 mi
J14 M40 0.9 mi
J15 M40 1.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
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 £393,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£384k £432k £480k £528k 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Bishop's Tachbrook 49 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hampton Magna 46 2.6 mi away ⇄
Warwick 57 2.6 mi away ⇄
Ashorne 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Norton Lindsey 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Snitterfield 34 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wellesbourne 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Whitnash 68 3.5 mi away ⇄
Moreton Morrell 33 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hatton (Warwick) 50 4.0 mi away ⇄
Tiddington 48 4.2 mi away ⇄
Royal Leamington Spa 66 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Barford (Warwick) a nice place to live?

Barford (Warwick) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Barford (Warwick) is 40/100, 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 Barford (Warwick)?

Barford (Warwick) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 80 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Barford (Warwick)?

Among the top-rated schools in Barford (Warwick) is Barford St Peter's CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Barford (Warwick) in total.

What are house prices like in Barford (Warwick)?

The current median house price in Barford (Warwick) is £393,000, around 38% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 14%.

Barford (Warwick) in context

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Postcode districts in Barford (Warwick)

CV35 41 ⇄

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