Town Pop. 24,904

Living in Stratford-upon-Avon: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stratford-upon-Avon comes out at 55/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Lifestyle is where Stratford-upon-Avon most outperforms the national norm: 63/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 29/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 16 places in the CV37 postcode district. The CV37 district averages 50/100, putting Stratford-upon-Avon 5 points above its own postcode area. Its lifestyle score runs 10 points above the CV37 district's 53/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CV37 postcode district.

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Stratford-upon-Avon scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
29
136.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 1,003 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 804 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
Shoplifting 420 crimes
↑ 117% above national average
Public order 234 crimes
↑ 45% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 219 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
other 710 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 278 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 186 crimes
  3. 3 Theatre/Concert Hall 143 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³
74
Green Space 38
Parks Ample 36
Sports Pitches Ample 10
Allotments Ample 5
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 27

Services

Schools
53
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 12 in area
3Outstanding7Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • King Edward VI SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • Stratford Girls' Grammar SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Stratford-Upon-Avon Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Alveston CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Bishopton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Bridgetown Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Holy Trinity CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Shottery St Andrew's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Stratford Upon Avon SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Thomas Jolyffe Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
59
A&E departmentsWarwick Hospital7.4 mi
Solihull Hospital14.5 mi
The Horton General Hospital16.8 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%
3 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,482 patients per GP
8dentists7pharmacies

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
82
Full fibre (FTTP)81.7%
available across Stratford-on-Avon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 666 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.2%Unemployed2.3%Retired29.5%Student3.4%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.3%Skilled & technical31.3%Routine & elementary21.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)14.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.3%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership66.4%
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
58
Stratford-upon-Avon 0.1 mi
Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway 1.1 mi
Wilmcote 2.7 mi
J15 M40 6.2 mi
J15 M40 6.4 mi
J14 M40 6.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
63
Pubs & Bars Ample 28
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 84
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 21
Retail Shopping Ample 213
Takeaways Ample 26
Fitness Ample 18

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £357,500 258
Detached £547,500 70
Semi-detached £375,000 68
Terraced £336,250 68
Flat / Maisonette £184,500 52
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£163k £300k £442k £580k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Clifford Chambers 39 1.8 mi away ⇄
Tiddington 48 1.9 mi away ⇄
Wilmcote 34 2.9 mi away ⇄
Binton 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Snitterfield 34 3.4 mi away ⇄
Welford-on-Avon 36 3.4 mi away ⇄
Bearley 41 3.6 mi away ⇄
Long Marston (Stratford-on-Avon) 35 4.4 mi away ⇄
Alderminster 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Wellesbourne 44 4.7 mi away ⇄
Ardens Grafton 37 5.0 mi away ⇄
Lower Quinton 38 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stratford-upon-Avon a nice place to live?

Stratford-upon-Avon is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Stratford-upon-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 Stratford-upon-Avon?

Crime levels in Stratford-upon-Avon are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 29/100. There were 3,390 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stratford-upon-Avon?

Among the top-rated schools in Stratford-upon-Avon are King Edward VI School, Stratford Girls' Grammar School and Stratford-Upon-Avon Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 12 rated schools in Stratford-upon-Avon in total.

What are house prices like in Stratford-upon-Avon?

The current median house price in Stratford-upon-Avon is £357,500, around 25% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £547,500, semi-detached £375,000, terraced £336,250, flat £184,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 258 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Stratford-upon-Avon in context

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Postcode districts in Stratford-upon-Avon

CV37 50 ⇄

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