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Living in Stretton-on-Fosse: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stretton-on-Fosse comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 90/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 6/100 versus a median of 23/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the GL56 postcode district, Stretton-on-Fosse ranks 4th. On broadband specifically, Stretton-on-Fosse sits 44 points above the GL56 district figure of 46/100. Safety (94) and economic health (84) sit at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: GL56 postcode district.

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Stretton-on-Fosse scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
220.3 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 21 crimes
↑ 120% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 1000% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 331% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 352% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 338% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sutton Lane 9 crimes
  2. 2 Andrew'S Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Blakes Close 5 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 3.614 · PM2.5 6.16 · PM10 10.48 µg/m³
77
Green Space 25
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsThe Horton General Hospital14.4 mi
Warwick Hospital17.3 mi
Solihull Hospital26 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.1%
Nearest GP surgeryShipston Medical Centre2.9 mi
GP capacity1,285 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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)81.7%
available across Stratford-on-Avon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate55.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.7%Unemployed2.3%Retired31.1%Student2.3%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.1%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary16.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.6%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership74.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
41
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 South West England 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
9
Moreton-in-Marsh 3.6 mi
Honeybourne 7.8 mi
Kingham 9.9 mi
J12 M40 13.9 mi
J12 M40 13.9 mi
J13 M40 14.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Stretton-on-Fosse 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

Shipston-on-Stour 53 2.5 mi away ⇄
Ebrington 43 2.5 mi away ⇄
Paxford 46 2.5 mi away ⇄
Ilmington 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Moreton-in-Marsh 52 3.7 mi away ⇄
Tredington 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Armscote 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Blockley 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Chipping Campden 50 4.3 mi away ⇄
Cherington and Stourton 40 4.5 mi away ⇄
Halford 36 5.1 mi away ⇄
Mickleton (Cotswold) 43 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

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

Stretton-on-Fosse has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stretton-on-Fosse is 43/100, 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 Stretton-on-Fosse?

Stretton-on-Fosse is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 63 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Stretton-on-Fosse

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