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Atherstone

England / West Midlands / North Warwickshire / Atherstone

About

Atherstone is a market town in North Warwickshire, located near the border with Leicestershire. The town has a long history, dating back to Roman times, and is known for its historic market square, which has hosted a weekly market since the 12th century. Atherstone sits along the A5 road, providing easy access to nearby towns like Nuneaton and Tamworth. The Coventry Canal runs through the area, offering walking and cycling routes.

The town features a mix of traditional and modern architecture, with several listed buildings, including the 17th-century Three Tuns pub. Atherstone is surrounded by rural landscapes, with farmland and open spaces nearby. The area has a range of local shops, schools, and community facilities, catering to residents and visitors. Events like the annual Atherstone Ball Game, a centuries-old tradition, draw crowds to the town centre.

Area overview

On average Atherstone has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Atherstone is £39,200 per year. There are 6 schools in Atherstone: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
19.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Atherstone Population
11,738
Population density
947.1 per km²

Demographics

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

Housing

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

Based on 115 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 in Atherstone area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £736,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached36£328,750
Flats12£118,500
Semi-Detached26£219,000
Terraced41£191,000

10 years price trend in Atherstone

All postcodes in Atherstone

CV91NU

Church Walk

CV92PR

Merevale Road

CV93DF

Lister Road

CV99SN

South Street

CV91GB

Church Street

CV91DU

South Street

CV91ET

Derby Lane

CV91EZ

Station Street

CV91HQ

Croft Road

CV91NR

Lodge Close

CV91PP

Church Walk

CV91PR

Greendale Close

CV91QN

Old Farm Road

CV92BD

Minions Close

CV92GD

Atherstone

CV92QZ

Abeles Way

CV93HJ

Bowler Close

CV99SU

South Street

CV91BT

Coleshill Road

CV91DN

Stafford Street

CV91EN

Milliners Court

CV91EP

St Benedicts Close

CV91EQ

Bath Road

CV91JW

North Street

CV91QF

Glover's Close

CV92AA

Coleshill Road

CV93AU

Martins Drive

CV93AZ

Thurlow Close

CV99DH

Coleshill Street

CV100QZ

Birchley Heath Road

CV91FD

Market Street

CV91AN

Long Street

CV91AT

Long Street

CV91AX

Long Street

CV91BU

Station Street

CV91DY

South Street

CV91EJ

Woodview Road

CV91NW

Lodge Close

CV91PU

Brook Walk

CV91RR

Owen Street

CV92NY

Baxter Close

CV93BX

Lister Road

CV93DB

York Avenue

CV99EB

Coleshill Street

CV93AE

Friary Road

CV99DD

Coleshill Street

CV91AG

North Street

CV91HA

Church Street

CV91LF

Fourways

CV91PS

Church Walk

CV91RS

St Peters Road

CV92SQ

Holly Lane

CV100RD

Purley Chase Lane

CV91EW

South Street

CV91HL

Holte Road

CV91NN

Atherstone

CV91SD

Denham Court

CV93AY

Choyce Close

CV100RB

Arden Forest Estate

CV91FE

Derby Lane

CV91FH

North Street

CV91DH

Meadow Street

CV91DS

Stratton Street

CV91QA

Lewis Close

CV91YN

Coleshill Street

CV92AQ

Coleshill Road

CV93AA

Sheepy Road

CV93BD

York Avenue

CV93BN

Royal Meadow Drive

CV93SL

Northcote Walk

CV93SR

Old Holly Lane

CV92RY

Abeles Way

CV91BL

Coleshill Road

CV91BW

Coleshill Road

CV91EX

Friar's Gate

CV91QG

Purley View

CV93BU

Lancaster Close

CV91GF

Church Street

CV91BS

Long Street

CV91DD

Station Street

CV91JJ

Fourways

CV91JN

Denham Court

CV91PY

Church Walk

CV92FJ

Bridge House Close

CV93AH

Atherstone Road

CV93AR

Mill Race View

CV93DL

Bourne Close

CV99SB

South Street

CV91HW

Holte Road

CV91PT

Brook Walk

CV91SA

Oakfield Gardens

CV92AB

Bracebridge Road

CV92HD

Old Holly Lane

CV92RL

Barnsley Close

CV93SJ

Hatters Drive

CV99ZY

South Street

CV100RU

Arden Forest Estate

CV100RE

Wakeford Close

CV91DT

South Street

CV91HR

Florence Close
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.