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About

Water Orton ward is situated in the far south of North Warwickshire, bordering the city of Birmingham. The area is primarily residential, with housing developments ranging from older terraced homes to more modern estates. The River Tame and the River Rea flow through the ward, shaping its landscape. Local amenities include shops, schools, and community facilities centred around the historic village core, which provides a focus for daily life.

The ward is defined by significant transport infrastructure, including the M6, M42, and M6 Toll motorways, which converge nearby. The Birmingham and Derby Junction Railway line also runs through the area. This connectivity places Water Orton within a major national junction. A notable local feature is the series of ancient fishponds near the church, remnants of the area's medieval agricultural past.

Area overview

On average Water Orton has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 26% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 6.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Water Orton is £52,727 per year. There are 1 schools in Water Orton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Water Orton is home to around 3,482 people, with a population density of about 1,381.8 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Water Orton Population
3,482
Population density
1,381.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.86(-28%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.81(+65%)
Vehicle crime
14.93(+129%)
Public order
6.61(+9%)
Burglary
6.03(+49%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,228
92.73%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
51
1.47%
Other White
40
1.15%
Irish
33
0.95%
White and Asian (mixed)
27
0.78%
Total population: 3,481

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
805
27.57%
Level 3 (A level)
566
19.38%
No qualifications
539
18.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
431
14.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
326
11.16%
Total 16+ residents: 2,920

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
636
42.94%
Owns with a mortgage
555
37.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
160
10.8%
Social rents from council
93
6.28%
Other forms of private rent
23
1.55%
Total households: 1,481

Property prices in Water Orton

Median price£265,000
Price per sq ft£284
Sales (last 12 months)59
Typical range (middle 50%)£181K – £343K

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £265,000 (about £284 per square foot) in Water Orton area, with individual transactions ranging from £75,000 up to £735,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Water Orton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£435,000£333
Semi-Detached20£300,000£306
Terraced12£269,000£284
Flats18£157,000£230

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Water Orton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Water Orton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£315,000£97,500£225,000£252,500
2017£320,000£129,500£243,000£210,000
2018£368,750£145,000£235,000£206,000
2019£310,000£122,500£275,000£215,000
2020£360,000£150,000£285,000£220,000
2021£367,500£132,000£285,000£254,500
2022£431,250£128,750£332,500£275,625
2023£550,000£130,000£318,000£265,000
2024£495,000£153,000£282,000£240,000
2025£430,000£162,000£310,000£268,000
2026£440,000£146,000£332,500£265,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Water Orton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Water Orton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£246£193£230£244
2017£251£192£246£208
2018£293£236£240£235
2019£279£213£268£247
2020£301£226£247£242
2021£311£218£311£268
2022£312£234£317£279
2023£366£217£301£278
2024£335£244£280£302
2025£333£224£306£287
2026£326£242£261£323
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Water Orton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Water Orton in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for North Warwickshire district.

Band A£1,688
Band B£1,969
Band C£2,251
Band D£2,532
Band E£3,095
Band F£3,657
Band G£4,220
Band H£5,064

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

Local government

Elected councillors for Water Orton ward.

Local councillors

Dave Reilly

Water Orton - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Steve Stuart

Water Orton - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent

Frequently asked questions about Water Orton

Is Water Orton safe?

Water Orton records about 72 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Water Orton?

The median sale price in Water Orton is £265,000 (about £284 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Water Orton?

Water Orton has 1 primary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Water Orton?

Water Orton scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Water Orton sits around rank 23,439 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 Water Orton?

The average household income in Water Orton is around £52,727 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Water Orton?

Water Orton is represented by 2 elected councillors: Dave Reilly (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Steve Stuart (Independent).

All postcodesin Water Orton

B461QW

The Sidings

B461QP

New Road

B461QN

Salisbury Drive

B461PD

Maud Road

B461QT

Church Avenue

B461SA

Woodlands Avenue

B461TL

Birmingham Road

B461RX

Vicarage Lane

B461PF

George Road

B461PN

Park Grove

B461SJ

Long Leys Croft

B461QR

Hargrave Close

B461TA

Birmingham Road

B461QS

Station Drive

B461PH

Watton Lane

B461RZ

Weland Court

B461RP

Ludgate Close

B461SX

Orton Close

B461RY

Vicarage Lane

B461NR

Wakefield Grove

B461QL

Overton Drive

B461SR

Birmingham Road

B461NG

Mercer Avenue

B769BG

Water Orton Lane

B461RF

Howarth Court

B461TE

Birmingham Road

B461NS

Marsh Lane

B461TH

Birmingham Road

B461QU

New Road

B461SU

Addison Place

B461NW

Marsh Lane

B461NJ

Old Church Road

B461QB

Cottrells Mews

B461QX

Coleshill Road

B461SP

Birmingham Road

B461TJ

Jaques Close

B461PP

Turnpike Drive

B461SH

Coleshill Road

B461SY

Orton Close

B461RG

St Peters Close

B461RT

St Blaise Avenue

B461SD

Attleboro Lane

B461NA

Stonecross

B461NF

Old Church Road

B461TB

Plank Lane

B461NQ

Mercer Avenue

B461SS

Albion Cottages

B461SN

Mickle Meadow

B461NN

Marsh Lane

B461SG

Plank Lane

B461NE

Manor House Way

B461PJ

Watton Lane

B461RE

Openfield Croft

B461FF

Water Orton

B461QH

Salisbury Drive

B461RA

Coleshill Road

B461DQ

Christopher Way

B461QF

Coleshill Road

B461PL

Beavons Close

B461NT

Marsh Lane

B461QD

Coleshill Road

B461RH

Weland Close

B461TW

Smiths Way

B461SL

Long Leys Court

B461NU

Lichfield Road

B461NP

Digby Crescent

B461TG

Birmingham Road

B461QG

New Road

B461QE

Coleshill Road

B461RB

Vesey Close

B461PS

Hollyhurst

B461ST

Albion Terrace

B461DG

Lichfield Road

B461TD

Plank Lane

B461SB

Attleboro Lane

B461TN

Mytton Road

B461RD

Coleshill Road

B461PG

Edward Road

B461PB

Watton Lane

B461NL

Manor House Lane

B461PE

George Road

B461NH

Minworth Road

B461SQ

St Pauls Court

B461RU

Vicarage Lane

B461QJ

Salisbury Drive