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Living in Wood End (Stratford-on-Avon): Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wood End (Stratford-on-Avon) scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 90/100 against a national town median of 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 63/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Wood End (Stratford-on-Avon) places 10th of 11 in the B94 postcode district. On economic health specifically, Wood End (Stratford-on-Avon) sits 10 points above the B94 district figure of 80/100. Below 30/100: schools (7), healthcare (25), transport (27) and lifestyle (29). For the surrounding area, see B94 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
63
478.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Anti-social behaviour 45 crimes
↑ 864% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 21 crimes
↑ 105% above national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
↑ 919% above national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 1203% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 602% above national average
other 38 crimes
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  1. 1 Malthouse Lane 27 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 13 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 12 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 7.1 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
73
Green Space 56
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
25
A&E departmentsSolihull Hospital5.6 mi
Greet Urgent Care Centre7.1 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital10.6 mi
Hospital waitsBirmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66.6%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,338 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
77
Full fibre (FTTP)81.7%
available across Stratford-on-Avon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate55.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed55.4%Unemployed1.4%Retired33.2%Student3.4%Other inactive6.6%
Professional & managerial50.2%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary13.7%
No qualifications16.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.2%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership91.8%
Among the least-deprived 22% 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
27
Wood End 0.2 mi
The Lakes 1.1 mi
Danzey 1.7 mi
J3A M42 1.1 mi
J3A M42 1.3 mi
J3 M42 1.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 9

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Wood End (Stratford-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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Wood End (Stratford-on-Avon) a nice place to live?

Wood End (Stratford-on-Avon) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wood End (Stratford-on-Avon) 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 Wood End (Stratford-on-Avon)?

Wood End (Stratford-on-Avon) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 63/100. There were 147 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wood End (Stratford-on-Avon)?

Among the top-rated schools in Wood End (Stratford-on-Avon) is Tanworth-in-Arden CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Wood End (Stratford-on-Avon) in total.

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