Town Pop. 288

Living in Shotteswell: Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Shotteswell scores 31/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Shotteswell most outperforms the national norm: 83/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 19/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Of the 17 places sharing the OX17 postcode district, Shotteswell scores lowest. It scores 14 points below the OX17 postcode district as a whole, which averages 45/100. That sits 19 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see OX17 postcode district.

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Shotteswell scores 31 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
510.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 60 crimes
↑ 1270% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 42 crimes
↑ 338% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 542% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 410% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 794% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Falkland Place 30 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 29 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 24 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.8 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11 µg/m³
75
Green Space 12
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital3.9 mi
Warwick Hospital15.1 mi
University Hospital Coventry21.7 mi
Hospital waitsBerkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks100%
A&E seen within 4 hrs99%
Nearest GP surgeryCropredy Surgery2.7 mi
GP capacity1,080 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
19
Full fibre (FTTP)81.7%
available across Stratford-on-Avon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
35.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
35.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate64.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.4%Unemployed2%Retired23.7%Student2.7%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.4%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary17%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.3%Apprenticeship3.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership69.2%
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 E
Water Thames Water
Average bill regional £489/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Banbury 3.9 mi
King's Sutton 7.3 mi
Heyford 13.5 mi
J11 M40 3.4 mi
J11 M40 4 mi
J12 M40 6.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars None
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 Shotteswell 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

Horley (Cherwell) 40 1.2 mi away ⇄
Mollington (Cherwell) 42 1.4 mi away ⇄
Warmington (Stratford-on-Avon) 34 1.6 mi away ⇄
Great Bourton 43 1.9 mi away ⇄
Hornton 39 2.0 mi away ⇄
Wroxton 34 2.5 mi away ⇄
Cropredy 44 2.7 mi away ⇄
Banbury 57 3.4 mi away ⇄
Radway 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Shenington 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Wardington 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Fenny Compton 50 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shotteswell a nice place to live?

Shotteswell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Shotteswell is 31/100, 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 Shotteswell?

Shotteswell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 147 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Shotteswell in context

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Postcode districts in Shotteswell

OX17 45 ⇄

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