Town Pop. 229

Living in Cherington and Stourton: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Cherington and Stourton is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 84/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 44/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 6 places in the CV36 postcode district. Cherington and Stourton is a place of extremes: 95/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On economic health specifically, Cherington and Stourton sits 9 points above the CV36 district figure of 75/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CV36 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
240.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 1646% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 13 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↑ 810% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 285% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 252% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 7 crimes
  2. 2 The Long Close 4 crimes
  3. 3 Crockwell Street 3 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 3.432 · PM2.5 6.098 · PM10 10.171 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital9.9 mi
Warwick Hospital17.9 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital23.3 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust3.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.1%
Nearest GP surgeryShipston Medical Centre3.5 mi
GP capacity1,707 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
44
Full fibre (FTTP)81.7%
available across Stratford-on-Avon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
71.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
71.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate56.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.1%Unemployed0.9%Retired30.4%Student2.9%Other inactive9.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.6%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary17.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.4%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership73.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
41
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 E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
10
Moreton-in-Marsh 5.9 mi
Kingham 8.9 mi
Banbury 10.8 mi
J11 M40 11.5 mi
J11 M40 11.6 mi
J12 M40 12.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Cherington and Stourton 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

Lower Brailes 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Long Compton 45 2.5 mi away ⇄
Shipston-on-Stour 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Sibford Gower 46 3.8 mi away ⇄
Great Rollright 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
Sibford Ferris 44 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hook Norton 42 4.4 mi away ⇄
Stretton-on-Fosse 43 4.5 mi away ⇄
Tredington 42 4.9 mi away ⇄
Over Norton 37 5.3 mi away ⇄
Swalcliffe 43 5.3 mi away ⇄
Upper Tysoe 39 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cherington and Stourton a nice place to live?

Cherington and Stourton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cherington and Stourton 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 Cherington and Stourton?

Cherington and Stourton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 55 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Cherington and Stourton in context

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Postcode districts in Cherington and Stourton

CV36 44 ⇄

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