Town Pop. 1,976

Living in Harbury: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Harbury comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 64/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Harbury places 5th of 8 in the CV33 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 52 points above the CV33 district's 47/100. Lifestyle (12), transport (17) and schools (19) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CV33 postcode district.

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Harbury scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
64
141.7 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 70 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 57 crimes
↑ 89% above national average
Vehicle crime 42 crimes
↑ 344% above national average
Public order 32 crimes
↑ 149% above national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
other 59 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Warwick Services Northbound 27 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 22 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 20 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.977 · PM2.5 6.58 · PM10 11.099 µg/m³
74
Green Space 16
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Harbury 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
32
A&E departmentsWarwick Hospital6 mi
University Hospital Coventry12.6 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire12.6 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%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,402 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
99.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 65 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate57.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.8%Unemployed2%Retired29.5%Student3.3%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.6%Skilled & technical31.2%Routine & elementary18.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.1%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership75.7%
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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
17
Leamington Spa 4.8 mi
Warwick 6.4 mi
Warwick Parkway 7.4 mi
J12 M40 2.9 mi
J12 M40 3.1 mi
J13 M40 3.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
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 £437,500 22
Detached £552,684 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£368k £430k £494k £557k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Bishop's Itchington 40 1.8 mi away ⇄
Bascote Heath 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Chesterton Green 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ladbroke 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) 55 3.0 mi away ⇄
Lighthorne Heath 31 3.2 mi away ⇄
Lighthorne 28 3.2 mi away ⇄
Radford Semele 52 3.3 mi away ⇄
Whitnash 68 3.6 mi away ⇄
Offchurch 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Gaydon 35 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Tachbrook 49 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Harbury a nice place to live?

Harbury has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Harbury is 44/100, 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 Harbury?

Harbury has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 64/100. There were 280 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Harbury?

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

What are house prices like in Harbury?

The current median house price in Harbury is £437,500, around 54% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £552,684. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 22 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Harbury in context

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Postcode districts in Harbury

CV33 47 ⇄

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