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Property market | £377,168 for a semi-detached property |
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Airport access | Closest airport is Birmingham (20.8 miles) |
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Broadband | 62.2mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) |
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Ethnic diversity | White: 95.5% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 4.5% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) |
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Socio-economic status | Ranked 44 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 556 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Kenilworth and Southam level) |
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Community | Median age is 48.2 | Population of 6,567 | Happiness is Above Average for Warwickshire, High for UK |
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Crime | 4.0 burglaries per 1k people (Warwickshire) |
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Commute (approx) | - Birmingham New Street (28 mins) - Reading (64 mins) - Marylebone (76 mins) - Euston (90 mins) |
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£377,168 for a semi-detached property |
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Closest airport is Birmingham (20.8 miles) |
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62.2mbps average broadband speeds (fast broadband for UK) |
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Median age is 48.2 | 6,567 | Happiness is Above Average for Warwickshire, High for UK |
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Ranked 44 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 556 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Kenilworth and Southam level) |
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4.0 burglaries per 1k people (Warwickshire) |
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- Birmingham New Street (28 mins) - Reading (64 mins) - Marylebone (76 mins) - Euston (90 mins) |
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Photo above: Southam Pharmacy, Tuesday, 28 June, 2016
Photo: Southam Pharmacy, Tuesday, 28 June, 2016
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Click icons on the map for more detail.Southam has one main store nearby, Tesco Southam Superstore. There are a few pubs and bars nearby, including: Bowling Green Inn, The Black Dog. Regarding restaurants and other types of eateries, there are a few nearby, including: The Balti Hut, The Olde Mint. There are a few cafes and coffee shops nearby, including: Cafe 16, Toms Cafe. Southam has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Southam has had a steady increase over the last few years and accelerating growth. Based on data published on 14 August 2024, on average a detached house costs £610,170, which is up 11.8% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £377,168 (up 13.1% on last year) , a terraced house £299,426 (up 9.7% on last year) and a flat £192,621. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £769 per month. Property prices in Southam are a little higher than the average property prices across Warwickshire and are a little higher compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Southam, prices have risen much more quickly than the annual average price change seen across the Warwickshire region.
Property data is based on Stratford-on-Avon level pricing data and is as at June 2024 (publicised 14 August 2024)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to June 2024
| County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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| Northumberland | £341,537 | +9.1% | £193,799 | +9.1% |
| Oxfordshire | £681,167 | +7.2% | £446,842 | +8.5% |
| Warwickshire | £497,044 | +5.4% | £296,606 | +4.9% |
| Lancashire | £327,674 | +5.0% | £202,231 | +4.7% |
| Staffordshire | £368,206 | +4.6% | £231,129 | +5.4% |
| Buckinghamshire | £827,077 | +4.6% | £460,901 | +6.3% |
| Derbyshire | £337,829 | +4.5% | £211,624 | +3.9% |
| West Northamptonshire | £468,120 | +4.2% | £282,342 | +5.3% |
| East Riding of Yorkshire | £330,614 | +4.2% | £211,375 | +4.4% |
| Nottinghamshire | £339,334 | +4.2% | £214,324 | +4.5% |
| Leicestershire | £411,159 | +3.8% | £258,580 | +4.0% |
| Worcestershire | £449,059 | +3.7% | £281,497 | +4.8% |
| West Yorkshire | £351,674 | +3.7% | £216,569 | +4.4% |
| South Yorkshire | £291,325 | +3.7% | £192,231 | +4.7% |
| North Yorkshire | £413,652 | +3.6% | £267,964 | +4.5% |
| Greater Manchester | £405,945 | +3.6% | £266,387 | +3.8% |
| Shropshire | £395,032 | +3.3% | £256,716 | +5.5% |
| Gloucestershire | £525,561 | +3.1% | £333,967 | +3.5% |
| Herefordshire | £432,901 | +2.8% | £285,029 | +5.2% |
| West Sussex | £651,933 | +2.8% | £426,962 | +3.6% |
| Merseyside | £340,799 | +2.6% | £220,544 | +2.5% |
| Cambridgeshire | £468,546 | +2.2% | £329,883 | +4.2% |
| Hertfordshire | £909,469 | +2.0% | £535,434 | +2.5% |
| Devon | £483,813 | +1.7% | £334,482 | +4.3% |
| Essex | £566,401 | +1.4% | £375,725 | +2.5% |
| West Midlands | £407,451 | +1.2% | £251,243 | +2.2% |
| North Northamptonshire | £411,956 | +1.2% | £254,927 | +2.6% |
| Somerset | £440,632 | +0.9% | £290,138 | +3.0% |
| Suffolk | £432,182 | +0.6% | £274,497 | +0.9% |
| Wiltshire | £494,939 | +0.6% | £322,678 | +2.7% |
| Kent | £582,570 | +0.3% | £371,997 | +1.2% |
| Dorset | £512,149 | +0.2% | £345,395 | +2.6% |
| Hampshire | £605,590 | +0.2% | £380,521 | +1.3% |
| Norfolk | £385,381 | 0.0% | £261,753 | +2.2% |
| East Sussex | £567,509 | -0.2% | £375,770 | +1.6% |
| London | £1,032,371 | -0.7% | £680,157 | +2.6% |
| Surrey | £916,153 | -0.8% | £535,732 | +1.0% |
| Cornwall | £432,953 | -1.1% | £293,238 | +1.3% |
| Lincolnshire | £294,743 | -1.3% | £201,941 | +1.1% |
| Isle of Wight | £412,903 | -3.6% | £289,954 | -1.5% |
| Rutland | £496,567 | -5.6% | £313,758 | -3.6% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Southam, or click here to browse the longer list of Southam property transactions from 2023.
Southam has a few schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Southam College, which was was rated as outstanding in 2014. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
Click here to view the full list of nearby schools. or view a full screen school map which provides a wider radius of school options.
| School | Type | Outstanding? |
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| Southam College | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Southam | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | No |
| Stockton Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| Southam Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| Long Itchington CofE Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| Southam St James CofE Academy | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | No |
| School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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| Southam College Save school | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (9/16/2021) | Ofsted Report Link | Southam | |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Southam Save school | Primary Voluntary aided school - Mixed | 2: Good (1/21/2015) | Ofsted Report Link | Southam | |
| Stockton Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (11/23/2016) | 28 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Southam |
| Southam Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (5/22/2014) | 73 submissions 98.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy | Ofsted Report Link | Southam |
| Long Itchington CofE Academy Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (1/30/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Southam | |
| Southam St James CofE Academy Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 3: Requires Improvement (9/15/2016) | Ofsted Report Link | Southam |
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| Southam College Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (9/16/2021) |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Southam Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (1/21/2015) |
| Stockton Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (11/23/2016) 28 submissions 100.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Southam Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/22/2014) 73 submissions 98.0% agree or strongly agree that their child is happy |
| Long Itchington CofE Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (1/30/2014) |
| Southam St James CofE Academy Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 3: Requires Improvement (9/15/2016) |
| Station | Distance from Southam | Commute options |
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| Leamington Spa A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed +1% from the previous year. | 9 miles |
- Birmingham New Street (35 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Reading (68 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Marylebone (96 mins - Chiltern Railways - £817 monthly fare) View details - Euston (1 change(s) - 90 mins - Avanti West Coast - £817 monthly fare) View details - Paddington (1 change(s) - 102 mins - Great Western Railway - £817 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 124 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 138 mins - CrossCountry) View details - London Waterloo (1 change(s) - 154 mins - South Western Railway - £817 monthly fare) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 162 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 164 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - York (1 change(s) - 174 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 203 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Kings Cross (1 change(s) - 252 mins - London North Eastern Railway - £817 monthly fare) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 255 mins - Southern) View details - Edinburgh Waverley (1 change(s) - 284 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Glasgow Central (1 change(s) - 292 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details |
| Warwick A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -1% from the previous year. | 11 miles |
- Birmingham New Street (1 change(s) - 42 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Marylebone (103 mins - Chiltern Railways - £844 monthly fare) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 83 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 148 mins - CrossCountry) View details - York (1 change(s) - 184 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
| Rugby A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed +0% from the previous year. | 14 miles |
- Birmingham New Street (37 mins - Avanti West Coast - £119 monthly fare) View details - Euston (77 mins - Avanti West Coast - £828 monthly fare) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (89 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 98 mins - CrossCountry) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 125 mins - Southern - £828 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 126 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 158 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 161 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 167 mins - CrossCountry) View details - York (1 change(s) - 173 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Glasgow Central (251 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Edinburgh Waverley (307 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Glasgow Queen Street (1 change(s) - 344 mins - ScotRail) View details - Kings Cross (1 change(s) - 464 mins - London North Eastern Railway - £828 monthly fare) View details |
| Coventry A busy station. Station footfall changed -4% from the previous year. | 15 miles |
- Birmingham New Street (25 mins - West Midlands Trains) View details - Euston (94 mins - Avanti West Coast - £1010 monthly fare) View details - Reading (80 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Marylebone (1 change(s) - 102 mins - Chiltern Railways - £1010 monthly fare) View details - Paddington (1 change(s) - 114 mins - Great Western Railway - £1010 monthly fare) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 126 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 117 mins - CrossCountry) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 135 mins - Southern - £1010 monthly fare) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 154 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 158 mins - CrossCountry) View details - York (1 change(s) - 164 mins - CrossCountry) View details - London Waterloo (1 change(s) - 166 mins - South Western Railway - £1010 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 175 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Brighton (1 change(s) - 267 mins - Southern) View details - Edinburgh Waverley (279 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Glasgow Central (278 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Glasgow Queen Street (1 change(s) - 337 mins - ScotRail) View details - Kings Cross (1 change(s) - 505 mins - London North Eastern Railway - £1010 monthly fare) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (Stratford-on-Avon) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
| Ethnicity | % of Stratford-on-Avon residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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| White | 95.5% | 81.7% |
| Asian | 1.9% | 9.3% |
| Mixed | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Other | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Black | 0.4% | 4.0% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Kenilworth and Southam consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
| Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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| Intermediate occupations | 11.2% | |
| Small employers and own account workers | 11.6% | |
| Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 21.1% | 44 out of 573 |
| Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 23.3% | |
| Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 4.5% | |
| Semi-routine occupations | 8.1% | |
| Routine occupations | 7.4% | |
| Never worked / long-term unemployed | 4.6% | 556 out of 573 |
| Full-time students | 8.2% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Warwickshire is average (66mbps). Southam is consistent with this, with average download speeds of 62.2mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Kenilworth and Southam level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
| Average speed | 62.2 mbps |
| % households with superfast broadband access | 93.8% |
| % households unable to access decent broadband | 0.5% |
Crime stats were found at the Warwickshire level:
| Type | Warwickshire | UK |
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| Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 71 | 93 |
| Burglaries (per thousand people) | 4 | 5 |
| Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 6 | 10 |
| Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 1 | 1 |
| Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 28 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Southam.
Flood warningsThe DEFRA API is currently reporting at least one flood warning in this area - please refer to the UK Government website for information on this.
Flood areasThe areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
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| West Midlands | Avon, St Johns, Fishers | Low-lying land and roads between Rugby and Bidford including caravan parks and farmland |
| West Midlands | River Leam, River Itchen | Low-lying land and roads between Grandborough and Leamington, including Long Itchington |
| Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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| Southam, Warwickshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Happiness High for UK Hot property market | Semi-detached: £377,168 Detached: £610,170 | 71 | Primary: 4Secondary: 1 | 21.1% residents in higher managerial positions 4.6% residents long-term unemployed |
| Bubbenhall, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £379,161 Detached: £624,240 | 71 | Primary: Secondary: | 21.1% residents in higher managerial positions 4.6% residents long-term unemployed |
| Barford, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £379,161 Detached: £624,240 | 71 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 20.9% residents in higher managerial positions 5.9% residents long-term unemployed |
| Rowington, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £379,161 Detached: £624,240 | 71 | Primary: Secondary: | 21.1% residents in higher managerial positions 4.6% residents long-term unemployed |
| Bishop's Tachbrook, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £379,161 Detached: £624,240 | 71 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 | 20.9% residents in higher managerial positions 5.9% residents long-term unemployed |
| Kenilworth, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £379,161 Detached: £624,240 | 71 | Primary: 7Secondary: | 21.1% residents in higher managerial positions 4.6% residents long-term unemployed |
| Leamington Spa, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £379,161 Detached: £624,240 | 71 | Primary: 18Secondary: 5 | 20.9% residents in higher managerial positions 5.9% residents long-term unemployed |
| Leek Wootton, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £379,161 Detached: £624,240 | 71 | Primary: 7Secondary: 1 | N/A |
| Stoneleigh, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £379,161 Detached: £624,240 | 71 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 21.1% residents in higher managerial positions 4.6% residents long-term unemployed |
| Warwick, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £379,161 Detached: £624,240 | 71 | Primary: 12Secondary: 5 | 20.9% residents in higher managerial positions 5.9% residents long-term unemployed |
| Lillington, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £379,161 Detached: £624,240 | 71 | Primary: 13Secondary: 3 | 20.9% residents in higher managerial positions 5.9% residents long-term unemployed |
| Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Hot property market | Semi-detached: £377,168 Detached: £610,170 | 71 | Primary: 1Secondary: 1 | N/A |
| Radway, Warwickshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Hot property market | Semi-detached: £377,168 Detached: £610,170 | 71 | Primary: Secondary: | 21.1% residents in higher managerial positions 4.6% residents long-term unemployed |
| Ratley, Warwickshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Hot property market | Semi-detached: £377,168 Detached: £610,170 | 71 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 21.1% residents in higher managerial positions 4.6% residents long-term unemployed |
| Wellesbourne, Warwickshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Hot property market | Semi-detached: £377,168 Detached: £610,170 | 71 | Primary: 3Secondary: | N/A |
| Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Happiness High for UK Hot property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £377,168 Detached: £610,170 | 71 | Primary: 8Secondary: 4 | 18.4% residents in higher managerial positions 5.3% residents long-term unemployed |
| Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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| Southam, Warwickshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Happiness High for UK Hot property market | Semi-detached: £377,168 Detached: £610,170 | 71 | Primary: 4Secondary: 1 |
| Bubbenhall, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £379,161 Detached: £624,240 | 71 | Primary: Secondary: |
| Barford, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £379,161 Detached: £624,240 | 71 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
| Rowington, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £379,161 Detached: £624,240 | 71 | Primary: Secondary: |
| Bishop's Tachbrook, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £379,161 Detached: £624,240 | 71 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 |
| Kenilworth, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £379,161 Detached: £624,240 | 71 | Primary: 7Secondary: |
| Leamington Spa, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £379,161 Detached: £624,240 | 71 | Primary: 18Secondary: 5 |
| Leek Wootton, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £379,161 Detached: £624,240 | 71 | Primary: 7Secondary: 1 |
| Stoneleigh, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £379,161 Detached: £624,240 | 71 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
| Warwick, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £379,161 Detached: £624,240 | 71 | Primary: 12Secondary: 5 |
| Lillington, Warwickshire Affordability: Average Happiness High for UK Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £379,161 Detached: £624,240 | 71 | Primary: 13Secondary: 3 |
| Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Hot property market | Semi-detached: £377,168 Detached: £610,170 | 71 | Primary: 1Secondary: 1 |
| Radway, Warwickshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Hot property market | Semi-detached: £377,168 Detached: £610,170 | 71 | Primary: Secondary: |
| Ratley, Warwickshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Hot property market | Semi-detached: £377,168 Detached: £610,170 | 71 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
| Wellesbourne, Warwickshire Affordability: Expensive Affluent Happiness High for UK Hot property market | Semi-detached: £377,168 Detached: £610,170 | 71 | Primary: 3Secondary: |
| Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire Affordability: Expensive Outstanding schools Affluent Happiness High for UK Hot property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £377,168 Detached: £610,170 | 71 | Primary: 8Secondary: 4 |
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