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Living in Stockton: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Stockton is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Stockton most outperforms the national norm: 75/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 11 scored places sharing the CV47 postcode district, Stockton ranks 4th.

Its broadband score runs 25 points above the CV47 district's 50/100. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Healthcare (10), transport (14), lifestyle (17) and schools (28) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CV47 postcode district.

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Stockton scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
39 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 21 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Public order 7 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 105% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Jubilee Fields 9 crimes
  2. 2 Elm Row 7 crimes
  3. 3 Post Office Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.106 · PM2.5 6.606 · PM10 11.449 µg/m³
74
Green Space 16
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 7 within 4km
1Good
  • Stockton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsWarwick Hospital9.2 mi
University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire10.7 mi
University Hospital Coventry10.7 mi
Hospital waitsGeorge Eliot Hospital NHS Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs91%
Nearest GP surgerySoutham Surgery1.7 mi
GP capacity1,163 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
90.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate66.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed66.3%Unemployed1.8%Retired20.6%Student3.7%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary22%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.6%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership72.6%
Among the least-deprived 19% 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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Leamington Spa 7.5 mi
Rugby 8.8 mi
Warwick 9.4 mi
J1 M45 5.1 mi
J12 M40 6.8 mi
J12 M40 6.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £317,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£308k £317k £326k £335k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Long Itchington 41 1.6 mi away ⇄
Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) 55 1.9 mi away ⇄
Napton on the Hill 40 2.3 mi away ⇄
Birdingbury 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Ladbroke 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bascote Heath 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Marton (Rugby) 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Frankton 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Offchurch 41 4.3 mi away ⇄
Harbury 44 4.7 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Itchington 40 4.8 mi away ⇄
Thurlaston (Rugby) 46 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stockton a nice place to live?

Stockton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stockton is 45/100, 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 Stockton?

Stockton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 48 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stockton?

Among the top-rated schools in Stockton is Stockton Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Stockton in total.

What are house prices like in Stockton?

The current median house price in Stockton is £317,500, around 11% above the England and Wales average.

Stockton in context

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Postcode districts in Stockton

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