Town Pop. 6,080

Living in Shipston-on-Stour: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Shipston-on-Stour comes out at 53/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. No other settlement in the CV36 postcode district scores higher. Shipston-on-Stour leads all 6.

Against the wider CV36 district average of 44/100, that is 9 points above. On broadband specifically, Shipston-on-Stour sits 48 points above the CV36 district figure of 51/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (89). Wider context for the surrounding area: CV36 postcode district.

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Shipston-on-Stour scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
65 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 160 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 64 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 35 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Public order 33 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
Other theft 23 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
other 80 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Street 26 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 23 crimes
  3. 3 Pittway Avenue 20 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 4.3 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
76
Green Space 30
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 12

Services

Schools
27
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • Shipston High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Shipston-on-Stour Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
36
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital11.9 mi
Warwick Hospital15.3 mi
Solihull Hospital24.7 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,285 patients per GP
2dentists2pharmacies

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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)81.7%
available across Stratford-on-Avon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 161 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate56%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56%Unemployed2%Retired30.9%Student2.6%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.9%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary22.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.8%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership69.1%
Among the least-deprived 33% 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
21
Moreton-in-Marsh 5.7 mi
Honeybourne 9.2 mi
Stratford-upon-Avon 9.9 mi
J12 M40 11.5 mi
J12 M40 11.5 mi
J13 M40 12.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Ample 34
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £361,250 60
Detached £420,000 31
Semi-detached £290,000 18
Terraced £238,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£252k £339k £429k £517k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Tredington 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Stretton-on-Fosse 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Armscote 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Halford 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Cherington and Stourton 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ilmington 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Lower Brailes 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Newbold-on-Stour 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ebrington 43 4.3 mi away ⇄
Paxford 46 4.9 mi away ⇄
Oxhill 40 4.9 mi away ⇄
Pillerton Priors 40 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Shipston-on-Stour is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Shipston-on-Stour is 53/100, 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 Shipston-on-Stour?

Shipston-on-Stour is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 395 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shipston-on-Stour?

Among the top-rated schools in Shipston-on-Stour are Shipston High School and Shipston-on-Stour Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Shipston-on-Stour in total.

What are house prices like in Shipston-on-Stour?

The current median house price in Shipston-on-Stour is £361,250, around 27% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £420,000, semi-detached £290,000, terraced £238,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%. There were 60 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Shipston-on-Stour in context

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Postcode districts in Shipston-on-Stour

CV36 44 ⇄

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