Town Pop. 572

Living in Lower Brailes: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lower Brailes scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Lower Brailes most outperforms the national norm: 84/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 6/100 against a town median of 23/100.

Lower Brailes places 8th of 17 in the OX15 postcode district. Safety (94) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: healthcare (9), transport (9) and lifestyle (10). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the OX15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
110.1 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 21 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 449% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 126% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 119% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sutton Lane 9 crimes
  2. 2 Andrew'S Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Blakes Close 5 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 3.633 · PM2.5 6.154 · PM10 10.205 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area
1Good
  • Brailes Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital8.4 mi
Warwick Hospital16.3 mi
John Radcliffe Hospital23.9 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 surgerySibford Surgery3.1 mi
GP capacity2,049 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
75
Full fibre (FTTP)81.7%
available across Stratford-on-Avon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate55.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.7%Unemployed2.3%Retired31.1%Student2.3%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.1%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary16.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.6%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership74.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
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 Southern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
9
Moreton-in-Marsh 7.7 mi
Banbury 9.3 mi
Kingham 10.8 mi
J11 M40 10 mi
J11 M40 10.1 mi
J12 M40 10.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Lower Brailes 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

Cherington and Stourton 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
Sibford Gower 46 2.7 mi away ⇄
Sibford Ferris 44 3.1 mi away ⇄
Upper Tysoe 39 3.4 mi away ⇄
Shipston-on-Stour 53 3.6 mi away ⇄
Oxhill 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Swalcliffe 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Shenington 40 4.3 mi away ⇄
Long Compton 45 4.3 mi away ⇄
Tredington 42 4.4 mi away ⇄
Hook Norton 42 4.5 mi away ⇄
Great Rollright 39 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lower Brailes a nice place to live?

Lower Brailes has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lower Brailes is 43/100, 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 Lower Brailes?

Lower Brailes is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 63 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lower Brailes?

Among the top-rated schools in Lower Brailes is Brailes Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Lower Brailes in total.

Lower Brailes in context

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Postcode districts in Lower Brailes

OX15 46 ⇄

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