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About

Atherstone sits in North Warwickshire where the River Anker runs through the town and the A5 (Watling Street) cuts the street pattern. The settlement grew around a medieval market square that still structures the centre, and a station on the Trent Valley section of the West Coast Main Line provides rail links. Small industrial estates and clusters of local shops lie close to the high street, while green corridors follow the river and provide routes for walkers and cyclists.

Community life includes events and clubs centred on the market place and town hall. One long-standing local tradition takes place on Shrove Tuesday, when the Atherstone Ball Game is contested in the streets; the custom has roots in medieval records and draws participants from across the parish. Outside the centre, suburban streets give way to farmland and hedgerows, and public footpaths connect the town to nearby lanes and small natural reserves, reflecting the mix of market-town services, commuter connections and countryside access that defines the area.

Area overview

On average Atherstone has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 25% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 19.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Atherstone is £44,811 per year. There are 4 schools in Atherstone: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Atherstone is home to around 11,738 people, with a population density of about 947.1 per km².

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Atherstone Population
11,738
Population density
947.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.68(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.74(+74%)
Public order
7.84(+29%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.67(+5%)
Shoplifting
7.67(-12%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,803
92.04%
Other White
413
3.52%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
90
0.77%
Indian
88
0.75%
Irish
54
0.46%
Total population: 11,737

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
2,532
26.19%
Level 4+ (Degree)
2,102
21.74%
Level 3 (A level)
1,595
16.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,568
16.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,112
11.5%
Total 16+ residents: 9,668

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,789
34.14%
Owns with a mortgage
1,274
24.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
919
17.54%
Social rents from council
730
13.93%
Other social rented
384
7.33%
Total households: 5,240

Property prices in Atherstone

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£260
Sales (last 12 months)132
Typical range (middle 50%)£169K – £300K

Based on 132 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £260 per square foot) in Atherstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,950 up to £736,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Atherstone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached31£349,000£318
Semi-Detached38£237,500£267
Terraced46£179,500£235
Flats17£120,000£208

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Atherstone

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Atherstone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240,000£98,750£152,500£129,500
2017£235,000£121,250£163,775£133,000
2018£276,250£94,000£170,000£138,500
2019£273,000£94,000£169,950£140,000
2020£255,000£100,000£176,500£140,000
2021£344,500£88,840£220,000£160,000
2022£347,500£105,250£212,000£177,000
2023£323,500£127,000£215,000£179,000
2024£350,000£120,000£217,500£176,750
2025£348,750£112,500£255,000£190,000
2026£340,000£134,975£229,950£180,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Atherstone.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Atherstone.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£198£174£176£158
2017£210£181£181£158
2018£227£175£189£169
2019£230£171£179£179
2020£242£190£196£185
2021£261£151£223£189
2022£267£177£238£221
2023£298£223£238£222
2024£286£208£247£213
2025£306£178£289£238
2026£340£246£260£221
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Atherstone.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Atherstone in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Warwickshire district.

Band A£1,688
Band B£1,969
Band C£2,251
Band D£2,532
Band E£3,095
Band F£3,657
Band G£4,220
Band H£5,064

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Atherstone

Is Atherstone safe?

Atherstone records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Atherstone?

The median sale price in Atherstone is £210,000 (about £260 per square foot) based on 132 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Atherstone?

Atherstone has 3 primary schools (3 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Atherstone?

Atherstone scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Atherstone sits around rank 12,994 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Atherstone?

The average household income in Atherstone is around £44,811 per year, and 19% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

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Adrians' Close

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Sheepy Road

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Choyce Close

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Long Street

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