Town Pop. 3,366

Living in Water Orton: Liveability Score 63/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Water Orton comes out at 63/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 64/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Water Orton places 2nd of 4 in the B46 postcode district.

The B46 district averages 48/100, putting Water Orton 15 points above its own postcode area. On transport specifically, Water Orton sits 18 points above the B46 district figure of 46/100. That sits 13 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: B46 postcode district.

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Water Orton scores 63 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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B46 1AA B46 2AA B46 3AA B46 9AG B46 B76

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
52 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 65 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 33 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Vehicle crime 22 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
Public order 19 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↓ 61% below national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Mytton Road 17 crimes
  2. 2 Long Leys Croft 14 crimes
  3. 3 St Pauls Court 14 crimes

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

Environment
53
Air Quality NO₂ 15 · PM2.5 8 · PM10 14.2 µg/m³
62
Green Space 31
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
49
7 schools in area · 39 within 4km
1Outstanding3Good2Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • Smith's Wood Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Park Hall AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St John the Baptist Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Castlewood SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Water Orton Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement
  • The Heights AcademySpecial · inspected 2025
    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
60
A&E departmentsGood Hope Hospital4.1 mi
Greet Urgent Care Centre5.9 mi
Solihull Hospital6.4 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.2%
1 GP surgery in area 12 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,871 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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)58.1%
available across North Warwickshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 80 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate59.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.5%Unemployed2.7%Retired27%Student3.3%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary23.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.5%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership80.4%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
41
Council tax North Warwickshire · 2026-27
A £1,688
B £1,969
C £2,251
D £2,532
E £3,095
F £3,657
G £4,220
H £5,064
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
64
Water Orton 0.3 mi
Coleshill Parkway 1.4 mi
Lea Hall 3 mi
J4A M6 0.5 mi
J8 M42 0.7 mi
J9 M42 0.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Some 3
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 £264,000 28
5-year monthly trend
All Semi
£237k £272k £308k £343k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Curdworth 26 1.4 mi away ⇄
Coleshill (North Warwickshire) 43 1.4 mi away ⇄
Whitacre Heath 27 2.8 mi away ⇄
Kingsbury 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Royal Sutton Coldfield 71 5.0 mi away ⇄
Middleton (North Warwickshire) 0 5.0 mi away ⇄
Over Whitacre 0 5.0 mi away ⇄
Hurley (North Warwickshire) 37 5.2 mi away ⇄
Piccadilly 33 5.8 mi away ⇄
Hampton in Arden 48 6.0 mi away ⇄
Drayton Bassett 33 6.1 mi away ⇄
Wood End (North Warwickshire) 41 6.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Water Orton a nice place to live?

Water Orton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Water Orton is 63/100, 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 Water Orton?

Water Orton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 175 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Water Orton?

Among the top-rated schools in Water Orton are Smith's Wood Primary Academy, Castle Bromwich Infant and Nursery School and Park Hall Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 7 rated schools in Water Orton in total.

What are house prices like in Water Orton?

The current median house price in Water Orton is £264,000, around 7% below the England and Wales average. There were 28 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Water Orton in context

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Postcode districts in Water Orton

B46 48 ⇄
B76 64 ⇄

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