Town Pop. 669

Living in Stretton-on-Dunsmore: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stretton-on-Dunsmore scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Stretton-on-Dunsmore most outperforms the national norm: 96/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Schools falls furthest short: 6/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100.

Among the 16 scored places sharing the CV23 postcode district, Stretton-on-Dunsmore ranks 4th. Its broadband score runs 55 points above the CV23 district's 41/100. Safety (85) and economic health (81) sit at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CV23 postcode district.

51
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Stretton-on-Dunsmore scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
94.2 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 20 crimes
↓ 10% below national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 285% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↑ 350% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 17 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 12 crimes
  3. 3 Oxford Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 5.971 · PM2.5 6.692 · PM10 11.461 µg/m³
73
Green Space 28
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Knightlow CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
52
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire4.8 mi
University Hospital Coventry4.8 mi
Warwick Hospital8.5 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.1%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity777 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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)90.8%
available across Rugby
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
81
Employment rate55.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.8%Unemployed1.2%Retired33.5%Student3.6%Other inactive5.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.4%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary16.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)14.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.1%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership83.3%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
46
Council tax Rugby · 2026-27
A £1,655
B £1,931
C £2,207
D £2,483
E £3,035
F £3,587
G £4,138
H £4,966
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
16
Coventry 5.9 mi
Rugby 6.7 mi
Canley 7.1 mi
J1 M45 3.6 mi
J2 M6 6 mi
J2 M6 6.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 8

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Stretton-on-Dunsmore 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

Princethorpe 0 1.2 mi away ⇄
Wolston 51 1.8 mi away ⇄
Frankton 43 1.8 mi away ⇄
Ryton-on-Dunsmore 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Marton (Rugby) 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Bubbenhall 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Binley Woods 57 3.0 mi away ⇄
Birdingbury 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Thurlaston (Rugby) 46 3.8 mi away ⇄
Cawston (Rugby) 62 4.0 mi away ⇄
Baginton 50 4.3 mi away ⇄
Brinklow 35 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stretton-on-Dunsmore a nice place to live?

Stretton-on-Dunsmore is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Stretton-on-Dunsmore is 51/100, 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 Stretton-on-Dunsmore?

Stretton-on-Dunsmore is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 63 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Stretton-on-Dunsmore in context

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Postcode districts in Stretton-on-Dunsmore

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