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Living in Lighthorne: Liveability Score 28/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lighthorne scores 28/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 76/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 20/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Of the 19 places sharing the CV35 postcode district, Lighthorne scores lowest. It scores 13 points below the CV35 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. On broadband specifically, Lighthorne sits 41 points above the CV35 district figure of 35/100. For the surrounding area, see CV35 postcode district.

28
OUT OF 100
Poor
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Settlement area

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Lighthorne scores 28 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
20
645.6 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 83 crimes
↑ 585% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 65 crimes
↑ 1075% above national average
Public order 18 crimes
↑ 662% above national average
Other theft 18 crimes
↑ 698% above national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
↑ 758% above national average
other 36 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Willoughby Place 56 crimes
  2. 2 Birdhaven Close 31 crimes
  3. 3 Avon Road 17 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.28 · PM2.5 6.441 · PM10 10.673 µg/m³
75
Green Space 16
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Lighthorne Heath 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
3
A&E departmentsWarwick Hospital6.7 mi
The Horton General Hospital12.1 mi
University Hospital Coventry15.4 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.1%
Nearest GP surgeryVale of the Red Horse Health Care Centres2.9 mi
GP capacity1,769 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
76
Full fibre (FTTP)81.7%
available across Stratford-on-Avon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate59.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.5%Unemployed1.8%Retired25.4%Student2.9%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.9%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary22.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.1%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership71.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
13
Leamington Spa 6 mi
Warwick 6.8 mi
Warwick Parkway 7.5 mi
J12 M40 2 mi
J12 M40 2.2 mi
J13 M40 3.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
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 Lighthorne 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

Lighthorne Heath 31 1.0 mi away ⇄
Chesterton Green 0 1.3 mi away ⇄
Gaydon 35 1.9 mi away ⇄
Moreton Morrell 33 2.1 mi away ⇄
Ashorne 41 2.5 mi away ⇄
Kineton 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Harbury 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Itchington 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Temple Herdewyke 31 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Tachbrook 49 3.8 mi away ⇄
Northend 31 3.9 mi away ⇄
Wellesbourne 44 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lighthorne a nice place to live?

Lighthorne scores below average as a place to live. Our liveability score for Lighthorne is 28/100, placing it among one of the lower-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Lighthorne?

Crime levels in Lighthorne are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 20/100. There were 235 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lighthorne?

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

Lighthorne in context

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Postcode districts in Lighthorne

CV35 41 ⇄

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