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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

CV91JR

St Mary's Road

CV91NP

Mill Lane

CV91QD

Charles Road

CV92BA

Taverners Lane

CV92HH

Coleshill Road

CV91AL

Convent Lane

CV91BB

Long Street

CV91DP

Cooks Close

CV91EF

Bath Road

CV91JH

Carlyon Road

CV91NB

Ivor Road

CV91NF

Marie Close

CV92AZ

Westwood Road

CV93AS

Flint Close

CV93BH

Leicester Crescent

CV99SP

South Street

CV91LS

The Rowans

CV91BD

Long Street

CV91DJ

Grove Road

CV91HG

Croft Road

CV91PA

Daniel Road

CV91QJ

Findley Close

CV91RE

Watling Street

CV91RH

Adrians' Close

CV92AD

Bridge House Close

CV92AP

Bachelors Bench

CV91DE

South Street

CV91EH

Southlands

CV91HH

Sheepy Road

CV91JE

Fourways

CV91LB

Princess Road

CV91PX

Charles Road

CV92QU

Abeles Way

CV92RF

Quarry Lane

CV93AG

Friary Road

CV93BQ

Royal Meadow Drive

CV91JP

Ratcliffe Street

CV91PW

Convent Close

CV91QX

Findley Close

CV91AD

Long Street

CV91AE

Long Street

CV91HB

Atherstone

CV91QY

Herring Road

CV92DQ

Austin Close

CV92FX

Atherstone

CV92NU

Outwoods Close

CV92RH

Oldbury Road

CV93BP

Lister Road

CV93BS

Friary Road

CV93DE

Nightingale Close

CV93SN

Fielding Close

CV91DX

Welcome Street

CV91AU

Church Street

CV91BF

Coleshill Road

CV91DR

Coleshill Street

CV91EA

Arden Avenue

CV91ED

Charlotte Way

CV91EY

Friar's Gate

CV91LT

Ratcliffe Road

CV91NE

Marie Close

CV91PZ

Church Walk

CV92GA

Abeles Way

CV93AT

Loveday Close

CV93BJ

Dragons Court

CV93BW

Royal Meadow Drive

CV91QR

Manor Road

CV91AB

Long Street

CV91BY

Hollands Mead

CV91BZ

Long Street

CV91DG

Meadow Street

CV91EG

Charlotte Way

CV91LX

Ratcliffe Road

CV91PN

Convent Close

CV91RB

Manor Road

CV92DG

Austin Close

CV93DA

Tudor Crescent

CV99DU

Coleshill Street

CV91FB

South Street

CV91GD

South Street

CV91DZ

Arden Street

CV91EU

Ratcliffe Road

CV91HP

Florence Close

CV91LU

Ratcliffe Road

CV91NG

Atherstone

CV91QH

Rawn View

CV91RA

Church Walk

CV92ZU

Coleshill Street

CV92PA

Old Watling Street

CV93AP

Sheepy Road

CV93BE

Royal Meadow Drive

CV93BZ

Mythe View

CV93DJ

Bourne Close

CV93DQ

Jenner Court

CV93AJ

Sanders Close

CV91HJ

Sheepy Road

CV91LE

Princess Road

CV91QU

Lewis Close

CV92AT

Ambien Road

CV93AL

Friary Road

CV99EG

Coleshill Street
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Data Sources

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