Town Pop. 729

Living in Broom (Stratford-on-Avon): Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Broom (Stratford-on-Avon) comes out at 46/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 96/100 against a national town median of 60/100. No other settlement in the B50 postcode district scores higher. Broom (Stratford-on-Avon) leads all 3.

It scores 5 points above the B50 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. On broadband specifically, Broom (Stratford-on-Avon) sits 45 points above the B50 district figure of 51/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (17), schools (20), transport (24) and lifestyle (28). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the B50 postcode district.

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Broom (Stratford-on-Avon) scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
76
388.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 133 crimes
↑ 448% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 53 crimes
↑ 378% above national average
Public order 22 crimes
↑ 365% above national average
Burglary 17 crimes
↑ 566% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 276% above national average
other 41 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
62
Air Quality NO₂ 4.104 · PM2.5 6.325 · PM10 11.286 µg/m³
75
Green Space 33
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
20
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 Hospital14.1 mi
Solihull Hospital16.8 mi
Greet Urgent Care Centre18.8 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBidford Health Centre1.5 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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)81.7%
available across Stratford-on-Avon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate60.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.9%Unemployed2.4%Retired24.7%Student2.9%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.8%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary23.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.5%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership71.6%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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 5.4 mi
Wilmcote 5.8 mi
Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway 6.2 mi
J16 M40 11.7 mi
J3A M42 11.9 mi
J3A M42 12 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Broom (Stratford-on-Avon) 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 0.8 mi away ⇄
Salford Priors 40 1.5 mi away ⇄
Ardens Grafton 37 1.7 mi away ⇄
Cleeve Prior 34 2.4 mi away ⇄
Alcester 53 2.9 mi away ⇄
Harvington 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Binton 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Kings Coughton 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
North Littleton 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Welford-on-Avon 36 3.7 mi away ⇄
Cladswell 37 4.1 mi away ⇄
Church Lench 35 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Broom (Stratford-on-Avon) a nice place to live?

Broom (Stratford-on-Avon) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Broom (Stratford-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 Broom (Stratford-on-Avon)?

Broom (Stratford-on-Avon) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 76/100. There were 283 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Broom (Stratford-on-Avon)?

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

Broom (Stratford-on-Avon) in context

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Postcode districts in Broom (Stratford-on-Avon)

B50 41 ⇄

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