Town Pop. 714

Living in Wilmcote: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wilmcote scores 34/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 11/100 against a town median of 60/100. Wilmcote places 15th of 16 in the CV37 postcode district.

It scores 16 points below the CV37 postcode district as a whole, which averages 50/100. On safety specifically, Wilmcote sits 44 points above the CV37 district figure of 49/100. That sits 16 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: CV37 postcode district.

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Wilmcote scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
88.2 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 24 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 220% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Glebe Estate 7 crimes
  2. 2 Birmingham Road 5 crimes
  3. 3 Bearley Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 4.2 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³
76
Green Space 28
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Wilmcote C of E Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsWarwick Hospital8.7 mi
Solihull Hospital13.2 mi
Greet Urgent Care Centre16 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.1%
Nearest GP surgeryTrinity Court Surgery3 mi
GP capacity1,742 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)81.7%
available across Stratford-on-Avon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
4.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
14.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 33 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate53.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.3%Unemployed1.1%Retired34%Student3.7%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.1%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary15%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)43%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership80.5%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
46
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
11
Wilmcote 0.5 mi
Bearley 1.8 mi
Stratford-upon-Avon Parkway 1.9 mi
J15 M40 6.9 mi
J15 M40 7.2 mi
J14 M40 7.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Wilmcote 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

Bearley 41 2.0 mi away ⇄
Great Alne 57 2.6 mi away ⇄
Binton 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Stratford-upon-Avon 55 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wootton Wawen 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Ardens Grafton 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Snitterfield 34 3.8 mi away ⇄
Welford-on-Avon 36 3.8 mi away ⇄
Tiddington 48 4.3 mi away ⇄
Alcester 53 4.3 mi away ⇄
Clifford Chambers 39 4.3 mi away ⇄
Claverdon 39 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wilmcote a nice place to live?

Wilmcote has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wilmcote is 34/100, 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 Wilmcote?

Wilmcote is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 63 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Wilmcote in context

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Postcode districts in Wilmcote

CV37 50 ⇄

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