Town Pop. 8,342

Living in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon): Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) comes out at 55/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 55/100 against a national town median of 18/100. No other settlement in the CV47 postcode district scores higher. Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) leads all 11.

Against the wider CV47 district average of 44/100, that is 11 points above. On healthcare specifically, Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) sits 25 points above the CV47 district figure of 30/100. Broadband (97) and safety (80) sit at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see CV47 postcode district.

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Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
57.8 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 173 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 133 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 36 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Other theft 31 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 28 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
other 81 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Oak Close 47 crimes
  2. 2 Welsh Road West 29 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 20 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
73
Green Space 21
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools
32
4 schools in area · 6 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good2Ungraded
  • Southam CollegeSecondary · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • Southam Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Southam St James CofE AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School, SouthamPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
55
A&E departmentsWarwick Hospital7.7 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire11.1 mi
University Hospital Coventry11.1 mi
Hospital waitsGeorge Eliot Hospital NHS Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,163 patients per GP
3dentists1pharmacy

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
98.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 185 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate64.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed64.8%Unemployed2.6%Retired23.2%Student3%Other inactive6.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.9%Skilled & technical31.9%Routine & elementary25.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.1%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership69.2%
Among the least-deprived 24% 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
25
Leamington Spa 6.6 mi
Warwick 8.5 mi
Warwick Parkway 9.7 mi
J12 M40 5 mi
J12 M40 5 mi
J13 M40 6.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Ample 28
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £310,500 82
Detached £410,000 25
Semi-detached £295,000 31
Terraced £240,750 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£160k £259k £360k £458k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Ladbroke 52 1.3 mi away ⇄
Bascote Heath 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Stockton 45 1.9 mi away ⇄
Long Itchington 41 2.2 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Itchington 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Napton on the Hill 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Harbury 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Offchurch 41 3.9 mi away ⇄
Birdingbury 42 4.3 mi away ⇄
Marton (Rugby) 43 4.5 mi away ⇄
Radford Semele 52 4.8 mi away ⇄
Stoneton 0 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) a nice place to live?

Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) is 55/100, 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 Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)?

Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 482 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)?

Among the top-rated schools in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) are Southam College and Southam Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) in total.

What are house prices like in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)?

The current median house price in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) is £310,500, around 9% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £410,000, semi-detached £295,000, terraced £240,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%. There were 82 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) in context

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Postcode districts in Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)

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