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Living in Newbold-on-Stour: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Newbold-on-Stour scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 97/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 4/100 versus a median of 23/100.

Newbold-on-Stour places 5th of 16 in the CV37 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 94 points separate broadband (97) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider CV37 district average of 50/100, that is 8 points below. For the surrounding area, see CV37 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
78.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 18 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 114% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
other 7 crimes
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  1. 1 Miles Meadow 5 crimes
  2. 2 Church Lane 5 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 5 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 3.659 · PM2.5 6.243 · PM10 11.298 µg/m³
76
Green Space 25
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsWarwick Hospital12.1 mi
The Horton General Hospital13.2 mi
Solihull Hospital21.4 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.1%
Nearest GP surgeryShipston Medical Centre3.3 mi
GP capacity1,499 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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)81.7%
available across Stratford-on-Avon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate57.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed57.9%Unemployed2.5%Retired28.9%Student3.1%Other inactive7.5%
Professional & managerial48.7%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary16.2%
No qualifications10.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)45.7%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.3%
Home ownership78.1%
Among the least-deprived 28% 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
9
Stratford-upon-Avon 6.5 mi
Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway 7.5 mi
Honeybourne 8.3 mi
J12 M40 9.4 mi
J12 M40 9.4 mi
J13 M40 9.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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Frequently asked questions

Is Newbold-on-Stour a nice place to live?

Newbold-on-Stour has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Newbold-on-Stour is 42/100, 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 Newbold-on-Stour?

Newbold-on-Stour is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 42 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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