Town Pop. 1,350

Living in Welford-on-Avon: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Welford-on-Avon scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 19/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 16 scored places sharing the CV37 postcode district, Welford-on-Avon ranks 12th.

Against the wider CV37 district average of 50/100, that is 14 points below. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see CV37 postcode district.

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Welford-on-Avon scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
174.8 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 82 crimes
↑ 82% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 37 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
Burglary 33 crimes
↑ 597% above national average
Public order 22 crimes
↑ 151% above national average
Other theft 19 crimes
↑ 127% above national average
other 43 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hill View 25 crimes
  2. 2 Long Acre Drive 22 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 17 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 4 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
76
Green Space 34
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Welford-on-Avon Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsWarwick Hospital11.5 mi
Solihull Hospital16.6 mi
Greet Urgent Care Centre19.2 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust2.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.1%
Nearest GP surgeryBidford Health Centre2.3 mi
GP capacity1,359 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
19
Full fibre (FTTP)81.7%
available across Stratford-on-Avon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
20.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
20.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 61 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate54.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired33.4%Student3.4%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.4%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary16.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)13.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.9%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership80.7%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
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 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
13
Stratford-upon-Avon 3.4 mi
Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway 3.5 mi
Wilmcote 4 mi
J15 M40 9.6 mi
J15 M40 9.8 mi
J14 M40 10.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Welford-on-Avon 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

Binton 40 1.2 mi away ⇄
Long Marston (Stratford-on-Avon) 35 2.4 mi away ⇄
Ardens Grafton 37 2.5 mi away ⇄
Clifford Chambers 39 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bidford-on-Avon 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Stratford-upon-Avon 55 3.4 mi away ⇄
Meon Vale 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Pebworth 35 3.5 mi away ⇄
Lower Quinton 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Broom (Stratford-on-Avon) 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Wilmcote 34 3.8 mi away ⇄
Cleeve Prior 34 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Welford-on-Avon a nice place to live?

Welford-on-Avon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Welford-on-Avon is 36/100, 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 Welford-on-Avon?

Welford-on-Avon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 236 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Welford-on-Avon?

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

Welford-on-Avon in context

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Postcode districts in Welford-on-Avon

CV37 50 ⇄

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