Hurley and Wood End is a ward in North Warwickshire, covering the villages of Hurley and Wood End along with surrounding rural areas. The ward is characterised by its countryside setting, with farmland and open spaces forming much of the landscape. The River Anker runs through the area, adding to its natural features. Residential areas are mostly concentrated in the villages, with a mix of older cottages and newer housing developments.
The ward has a small but active community, with local amenities including a village hall, primary school, and a few pubs. Public transport links are limited, reflecting its rural nature. The area is bordered by the larger towns of Atherstone and Nuneaton, providing access to additional services and employment opportunities. Agriculture remains a key part of the local economy, though many residents commute to nearby towns for work. The ward offers a quiet, semi-rural lifestyle while remaining within reach of urban centres.
Area overview
On average Hurley and Wood End has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 63 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Hurley and Wood End is £41,600 per year. There are 2 schools in Hurley and Wood End: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).
Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
63
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
15.3%
Connectivity
N/A
Area Profile
Hurley and Wood End Population
4,012
Population density
194.5 per km²
Demographics
Ethnic groups
British
3,803
94.74%
Other White
37
0.92%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
37
0.92%
Irish
22
0.55%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
19
0.47%
Total population: 4,014
Religion
Christian
1,975
49.23%
No religion
1,749
43.59%
Not answered
227
5.66%
Muslim
20
0.5%
Other religion
17
0.42%
Total population: 4,012
Education (age 16+)
Level 4 qualifications or above
736
23.05%
No qualifications
685
21.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
568
17.79%
Level 3 (A level)
522
16.35%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
421
13.19%
Total 16+ residents: 3,193
Economic activity (age 16+)
Employed
1,896
59.4%
Retired
673
21.08%
Looking after home or family
147
4.61%
Long-term sick or disabled
145
4.54%
Student
123
3.85%
Total 16+ residents: 3,192
Housing
Housing tenure
Owns with a mortgage
531
33.33%
Owns outright
506
31.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
206
12.93%
Social rents from council
181
11.36%
Other social rented
112
7.03%
Total households: 1,593
Housing type
Semi-detached
729
45.71%
Detached
458
28.71%
Terraced
334
20.94%
Purpose-built flat
68
4.26%
Caravan/temporary
3
0.19%
Total households: 1,595
Property prices in Hurley and Wood End
Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £261,000 in Hurley and Wood End area, with individual transactions ranging from £129,950 up to £585,000.
Price distribution per property type (last
year)
Price distribution by property type for Hurley and Wood End in the last year.
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last
year)
Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Hurley and Wood End over the last year.
Type
Sales
Median
5th percentile
25th percentile (Lower quartile)
75th percentile (Upper quartile)
95th percentile
Detached
6
£356,250
£291,750
£300,875
£422,500
£546,250
Semi-Detached
11
£275,000
£205,750
£217,500
£301,500
£382,500
Terraced
9
£195,000
£141,244
£177,000
£216,000
£262,800
10 years median price trend
in Hurley and Wood End
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Hurley and Wood End.
