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Living in Wellesbourne: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wellesbourne is 44/100, built from 9 categories. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 19 places in the CV35 postcode district. Safety (84) sits at 80/100 or above.

Schools (12), lifestyle (25), healthcare (26) and transport (26) all fall below 30/100. On the national picture that lands Wellesbourne in the middle half of all the places we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CV35 postcode district.

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Wellesbourne scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

84.3 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 111 crimes

↓ 13% below national average

Anti-social behaviour 60 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Other theft 30 crimes

↑ 26% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 28 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Burglary 22 crimes

↑ 63% above national average

other 72 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Stratford Road 18 crimes
2 Hilary Close 17 crimes
3 Sports/Recreation Area 15 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11 µg/m³

Green Space 18

Parks Ample 9

Sports Pitches Ample 6

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts Adequate 4

Bowling Greens Some 1

Playgrounds Ample 12

Services

Schools

2 schools in area · 3 within 4km

1Good1Requires Improvement

Wellesbourne CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Hampton Lucy CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsWarwick Hospital5.2 mi

The Horton General Hospital14.1 mi

Solihull Hospital15.6 mi

Hospital waitsSouth Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust4.1 mi

Routine referral (median)10 wks

Treated within 18 weeks69.1%

A&E seen within 4 hrs80.1%

1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'

GP capacity1,314 patients per GP

1dentist1pharmacy

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

Full fibre (FTTP)81.7%

available across Stratford-on-Avon

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

93.9%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

93.6%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.3%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 170 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate57.4%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed57.4%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.8%Student4.9%Other inactive7.7%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial46.8%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary21.5%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.8%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%

Home ownership71.8%

Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Stratford-upon-Avon 4.8 mi

Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway 5.4 mi

Warwick Parkway 6.2 mi

J13 M40 3.8 mi

J14 M40 4.3 mi

J15 M40 4.3 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 2

Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5

Retail Shopping Adequate 8

Takeaways Some 1

Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£316,000	57
Detached	£411,250	20
Semi-detached	£311,750	20
Terraced	£220,000	11

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Wellesbourne a nice place to live?

Wellesbourne has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wellesbourne is 44/100, 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 Wellesbourne?

Wellesbourne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 323 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wellesbourne?

Among the top-rated schools in Wellesbourne is Wellesbourne CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Wellesbourne in total.

What are house prices like in Wellesbourne?

The current median house price in Wellesbourne is £316,000, around 11% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £411,250, semi-detached £311,750, terraced £220,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 5%. There were 57 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Wellesbourne in context

See where Wellesbourne ranks among the best places to live in Warwickshire

Postcode districts in Wellesbourne

CV35 41 ⇄

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