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Living in Long Itchington: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Long Itchington comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Long Itchington most outperforms the national norm: 87/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 11 scored places sharing the CV47 postcode district, Long Itchington ranks 5th.

On broadband specifically, Long Itchington sits 37 points above the CV47 district figure of 50/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (9), lifestyle (14), schools (15) and transport (16). Wider context for the surrounding area: CV47 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
76
87.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 63 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 49 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
other 19 crimes
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  1. 1 Russell Close 16 crimes
  2. 2 The Locks 15 crimes
  3. 3 Leigh Crescent 13 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.251 · PM2.5 6.607 · PM10 11.354 µg/m³
74
Green Space 18
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Long Itchington CofE AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsWarwick Hospital7.3 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire9.2 mi
University Hospital Coventry9.2 mi
Hospital waitsGeorge Eliot Hospital NHS Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91%
Nearest GP surgerySoutham Surgery2.2 mi
GP capacity1,163 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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)81.7%
available across Stratford-on-Avon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 58 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate65.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed65.3%Unemployed1.6%Retired24%Student2.4%Other inactive6.7%
Professional & managerial48.9%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary16.7%
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)43%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership72.9%
Among the least-deprived 32% 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
16
Leamington Spa 6.1 mi
Warwick 8 mi
Kenilworth 8.7 mi
J1 M45 5 mi
J12 M40 6.8 mi
J12 M40 6.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
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 £353,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£311k £377k £445k £511k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Long Itchington a nice place to live?

Long Itchington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Long Itchington is 41/100, 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 Long Itchington?

Long Itchington is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 76/100. There were 182 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Long Itchington?

The current median house price in Long Itchington is £353,000, around 24% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 4%.

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