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Living in Kings Coughton: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kings Coughton scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 92/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 54/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Kings Coughton places 3rd of 6 in the B49 postcode district. The B49 district averages 45/100, putting Kings Coughton 6 points above its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Kings Coughton sits 53 points above the B49 district figure of 39/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the B49 postcode district.

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Kings Coughton scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
54
557.6 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 47 crimes
↑ 550% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↑ 597% above national average
Shoplifting 13 crimes
↑ 668% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 397% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 689% above national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 25 crimes
  2. 2 Eclipse Road 16 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 9 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 4.899 · PM2.5 6.394 · PM10 10.862 µg/m³
75
Green Space 56
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
43
4 schools in area · 7 within 4km
1Outstanding2Good1Ungraded
  • Alcester Grammar SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Coughton CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Nicholas CofE PrimaryPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Our Lady's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
37
A&E departmentsWarwick Hospital13 mi
Solihull Hospital13.4 mi
Greet Urgent Care Centre15.1 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.1%
Nearest GP surgeryAlcester Health Centre1.1 mi
GP capacity2,182 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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)81.7%
available across Stratford-on-Avon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed2.1%Retired32.6%Student3.3%Other inactive4.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.7%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary18%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.4%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership77.1%
Among the least-deprived 7% of areas in England
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
24
Wootton Wawen 4.8 mi
Wilmcote 5.3 mi
Bearley 5.7 mi
J3A M42 8.6 mi
J16 M40 8.6 mi
J3A M42 8.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Kings Coughton 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

Alcester 53 0.8 mi away ⇄
Cladswell 37 1.8 mi away ⇄
New End 36 2.1 mi away ⇄
Great Alne 57 2.5 mi away ⇄
Sambourne 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Studley 54 2.9 mi away ⇄
Astwood Bank 50 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ardens Grafton 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Broom (Stratford-on-Avon) 46 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bidford-on-Avon 46 4.3 mi away ⇄
Inkberrow 41 4.4 mi away ⇄
Mappleborough Green 46 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kings Coughton a nice place to live?

Kings Coughton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Kings Coughton is 51/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Kings Coughton?

Kings Coughton has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 54/100. There were 121 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kings Coughton?

Among the top-rated schools in Kings Coughton are Alcester Grammar School, Coughton CofE Primary School and St Nicholas CofE Primary, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Kings Coughton in total.

Kings Coughton in context

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Postcode districts in Kings Coughton

B49 45 ⇄

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