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Living in Bishop's Itchington: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bishop's Itchington comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Bishop's Itchington most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 65/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Bishop's Itchington places 6th of 11 in the CV47 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Bishop's Itchington sits 49 points above the CV47 district figure of 50/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CV47 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
65
140.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 84 crimes
↑ 23% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 59 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
Vehicle crime 43 crimes
↑ 335% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes
↑ 93% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
other 58 crimes
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  1. 1 Warwick Services Northbound 27 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 22 crimes
  3. 3 Gaydon Road 16 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.822 · PM2.5 6.535 · PM10 11.043 µg/m³
75
Green Space 17
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Bishops Itchington Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsWarwick Hospital8 mi
The Horton General Hospital11.6 mi
University Hospital Coventry13.9 mi
Hospital waitsGeorge Eliot Hospital NHS Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91%
Nearest GP surgeryHarbury Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity1,402 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)81.7%
available across Stratford-on-Avon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 52 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate63.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed63.1%Unemployed1.8%Retired22.8%Student3.5%Other inactive8.8%
Professional & managerial46%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary21.8%
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.8%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership73.2%
Among the least-deprived 35% 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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Leamington Spa 6.5 mi
Warwick 8.1 mi
Warwick Parkway 9.1 mi
J12 M40 2 mi
J12 M40 2 mi
J13 M40 5.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £329,500 26
Semi-detached £327,000 14
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£299k £332k £366k £400k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bishop's Itchington a nice place to live?

Bishop's Itchington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bishop's Itchington 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 Bishop's Itchington?

Bishop's Itchington has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 65/100. There were 289 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bishop's Itchington?

Among the top-rated schools in Bishop's Itchington is Bishops Itchington Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bishop's Itchington in total.

What are house prices like in Bishop's Itchington?

The current median house price in Bishop's Itchington is £329,500, around 16% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £327,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 3%. There were 26 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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