Town Pop. 5,384

Living in Bidford-on-Avon: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bidford-on-Avon scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Bidford-on-Avon most outperforms the national norm: 97/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. That is the highest score of the 3 places in the B50 postcode district.

It scores 5 points above the B50 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. Its broadband score runs 46 points above the B50 district's 51/100. Healthcare (17), schools (21), transport (24) and lifestyle (29) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: B50 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
76
80.1 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 188 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 87 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 32 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Public order 30 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Burglary 27 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
other 67 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Copenhagen Way 30 crimes
  2. 2 Laxton Way 16 crimes
  3. 3 Wessons Road 16 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 4.386 · PM2.5 6.452 · PM10 11.18 µg/m³
75
Green Space 26
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Bidford-on-Avon CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
17
A&E departmentsWarwick Hospital13.8 mi
Solihull Hospital17.1 mi
Greet Urgent Care Centre19.1 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 capacity1,359 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)81.7%
available across Stratford-on-Avon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 144 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate62.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.1%Unemployed2.3%Retired24%Student3%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.9%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary22.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.6%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership71.1%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
46
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 C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
Honeybourne 4.7 mi
Wilmcote 5.7 mi
Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway 6 mi
J15 M40 12 mi
J16 M40 12.1 mi
J15 M40 12.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 11
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £360,000 59
Detached £405,250 30
Semi-detached £281,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£196k £277k £360k £440k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Broom (Stratford-on-Avon) 46 0.8 mi away ⇄
Salford Priors 40 1.4 mi away ⇄
Ardens Grafton 37 1.6 mi away ⇄
Cleeve Prior 34 2.0 mi away ⇄
North Littleton 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Welford-on-Avon 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Binton 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Harvington 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Alcester 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
Middle Littleton 39 3.8 mi away ⇄
South Littleton 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Pebworth 35 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bidford-on-Avon a nice place to live?

Bidford-on-Avon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bidford-on-Avon is 46/100, 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 Bidford-on-Avon?

Bidford-on-Avon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 76/100. There were 431 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bidford-on-Avon?

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

What are house prices like in Bidford-on-Avon?

The current median house price in Bidford-on-Avon is £360,000, around 26% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £405,250, semi-detached £281,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%. There were 59 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Bidford-on-Avon in context

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Postcode districts in Bidford-on-Avon

B50 41 ⇄

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