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Southam West

Interactive map displaying Southam West

Crime
LowHigh

About

Southam West is a predominantly residential ward situated on the western edge of the market town of Southam. The area is characterised by a mix of housing developments, ranging from post-war estates to more recent constructions. It contains local amenities including primary schools and convenience stores, serving the daily needs of its residents. The ward functions largely as a commuter area, with road links providing access to larger employment centres like Leamington Spa and Coventry.

The physical landscape is defined by its position on the Warwickshire plains, with open farmland bordering the western limits of the ward. This creates a clear transition from the built environment to rural fields. A notable local feature is the Grand Union Canal, which runs along the ward's southern boundary, historically linking the town to the national waterway network. Recreational walking paths follow this route, offering a direct connection to the surrounding countryside.

Area overview

On average Southam West has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 16.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Southam West is £61,615 per year. There are 2 schools in Southam West: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
N/A
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
16.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Property prices in Southam West

Median price£300,000
Price per sq ft£294
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£254K – £386K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £294 per square foot) in Southam West area, with individual transactions ranging from £141,000 up to £808,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Southam West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£471,000£361
Semi-Detached17£305,500£294
Terraced11£260,000£271
Flats5£155,000£253

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Southam West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southam West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£390,000£130,000£263,000£170,000
2017£392,500£148,500£250,000£217,500
2018£377,000£143,750£255,000£211,325
2019£540,000£156,000£272,000£236,250
2020£395,000£160,000£272,500£279,000
2021£372,000£150,500£268,750£220,000
2022£555,000£171,625£297,500£251,375
2023£450,000£150,000£328,750£256,000
2024£415,000£167,750£295,450£241,500
2025£450,000£170,000£358,500£245,000
2026£475,000£148,000£302,750£265,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Southam West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southam West.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£525£192£292£208
2017£317£217£256£244
2018£275£241£261£242
2019£300£223£262£296
2020£294£224£271£266
2021£330£216£266£280
2022£352£267£342£274
2023£380£261£326£300
2024£338£278£322£279
2025£379£254£322£279
2026£329£230£280£302
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Southam West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Southam West in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Stratford-on-Avon district.

Band A£1,656
Band B£1,932
Band C£2,208
Band D£2,484
Band E£3,036
Band F£3,588
Band G£4,140
Band H£4,968

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Southam West ward.

Local councillors

Tony George Bromwich

Southam West - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Southam West

What is the average house price in Southam West?

The median sale price in Southam West is £300,000 (about £294 per square foot) based on 43 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Southam West?

Southam West has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 rated Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Southam West?

Southam West scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Southam West sits around rank 24,146 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 Southam West?

The average household income in Southam West is around £61,615 per year, and 17% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Southam West?

Southam West is represented by 1 elected councillor: Tony George Bromwich (Independent).