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Stratford-on-Avon

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About

Stratford-on-Avon district is located in the West Midlands, covering an area of approximately 978 square kilometres. It includes the historic town of Stratford-upon-Avon, known as the birthplace of William Shakespeare, along with several smaller towns and rural villages. The district is characterised by its mix of urban and countryside landscapes, with the River Avon running through it.

The area is home to a range of industries, including tourism, agriculture, and manufacturing. Stratford-upon-Avon attracts visitors due to its Shakespearean heritage, with landmarks like the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. The surrounding countryside features farmland, woodlands, and parts of the Cotswolds, offering outdoor activities such as walking and cycling. The district also has good transport links, with road and rail connections to Birmingham and other major cities.

Area overview

On average Stratford-on-Avon has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Stratford-on-Avon is £49,474 per year. There are 74 schools in Stratford-on-Avon: 57 primary (1 Outstanding and 39 Good) and 11 secondary (5 Outstanding and 6 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
11%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stratford-on-Avon Population
134,725
Population density
137.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
121,330
90.06%
Other White
5,919
4.39%
Indian
1,239
0.92%
Irish
1,183
0.88%
White and Asian (mixed)
922
0.68%
Total population: 134,724

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
24,156
40.62%
Owns with a mortgage
17,967
30.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
7,055
11.86%
Other social rented
6,948
11.68%
Other forms of private rent
1,308
2.2%
Total households: 59,463

Property prices in Stratford-on-Avon

Based on 2,162 recent sales, the median property price is £367,750 in Stratford-on-Avon area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £31,000,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stratford-on-Avon 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 Stratford-on-Avon over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached871£517,500
Flats197£180,000
Semi-Detached621£335,000
Terraced473£277,000

10 years median price trend in Stratford-on-Avon

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stratford-on-Avon.

All wards in Stratford-on-Avon

Alcester East

Alcester West

Bidford East

Bidford West

Bishop's Itchington, Fenny Compton & Napton

Brailes & Compton

Claverdon & Snitterfield

Gaydon, Kineton & Upper Lighthorne

Harbury

Henley-in-Arden

Kinwarton

Long Marston

Quinton

Salford Priors & Alcester Rural

Shipston North

Shipston South

Southam East, Central & Stockton

Southam North & Long Itchington

Southam South

Southam West

Stratford Avenue

Stratford Bishopton

Stratford Clopton

Stratford Guildhall & Bridgetown

Stratford Hathaway

Stratford Orchard Hill

Stratford Shottery

Stratford Tiddington

Stratford Welcombe

Studley North

Studley South

Tanworth-in-Arden

Tredington

Tysoe

Welford-on-Avon

Wellesbourne East & Rural

Wellesbourne North & Rural

Wellesbourne South

Wootton Wawen

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.