School Catchments and House Prices in Stratford-upon-Avon
In the Stratford-upon-Avon area, 2 schools were judged Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024) and 3 schools are rated Good.
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In the Stratford-upon-Avon area, 2 schools were judged Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024) and 3 schools are rated Good.
How the Stratford-upon-Avon school map prices each street
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £400,000 and a detached home averages £600,000.
Ofsted ratings across the Stratford-upon-Avon area
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Stratford-upon-Avon.
What the admissions data actually guarantees
A house advertised as in catchment may not be next year. The local council publishes last year's furthest distance offered for each school. Ask for that figure in writing before you offer.
Ratings age too. An Outstanding judgement can be several years old, and inspections since September 2024 report differently. Read the current report rather than the agent's summary of it.
The detail behind the Stratford-upon-Avon numbers
The schools families ask about here are King Edward VI School (KES), Stratford Girls' Grammar School, Stratford-upon-Avon School, Holy Trinity CofE Primary School and Bridgetown Primary School. 5 local schools were graded Good or Outstanding at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024). Ratings age between inspections, so read the latest report before you rely on one.
On getting about: Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham Moor Street/Snow Hill takes about 50 to 60 min.
By price, Stratford-upon-Avon ranks 7 of the 27 Warwickshire locations we cover, at £400,000 against a county average of £340,741. Band D council tax here is £2,453, against an average of £2,367 across the county locations we cover.
How Stratford-upon-Avon scores for different buyers
Stratford-upon-Avon is shakespeare's historic riverside market town, heritage, culture and tourism.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Stratford-upon-Avon property and area guide.
With only 2 schools rated Outstanding locally, the premium concentrates hard.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★★★ | Two Outstanding state grammar schools (King Edward VI and Stratford Girls' Grammar, entry by the 11-plus) plus a good comprehensive (Stratford-upon-Avon School) and Good primaries, riverside parks, culture and heritage on the doorstep, a genuinely strong family town, if you plan for the selective admissions. |
| Downsizers | ★★★★★ | The riverside, the culture, the theatre, the independent shops and the walkable historic centre make Stratford a hugely appealing place to downsize, with period and riverside apartments a natural fit, subject to lease and flood checks. |
| Retirees | ★★★★☆ | Heritage, gardens, the river, the RSC and good everyday amenities suit retirees well; the main caveats are premium prices, the tourist bustle of the core, and that the nearest full A&E is at Warwick, not in the town. |
| Professionals | ★★★★☆ | Fast road links (the A46, M40 and A439) and rail to Birmingham (~50 minutes) suit professionals working in the West Midlands; the honest weakness is the slow, limited direct train to London. |
| First-time buyers | ★★★☆☆ | Flats and smaller terraces (often £180,000 to £280,000) offer a way into a premium heritage town, but house prices are firmly above the county average and competition is strong, budgeting and good advice matter. |
Families
People wanting heritage, culture and strong schools, two Outstanding grammars (KES and Stratford Girls', entry by the 11-plus), the good comprehensive Stratford-upon-Avon School, Good primaries, the river and the countryside, with fast links to Birmingham.
Downsizers & retirees
People drawn to the riverside, the theatre, the independent shops and the walkable historic centre, period and riverside apartments a natural fit, subject to lease and flood checks.
Professionals & upsizers
People wanting a characterful town within reach of Birmingham and the M40, a fast West Midlands commute and a beautiful place to live, if not a fast London one.
Stratford-upon-Avon is known locally for William Shakespeare, and Shakespeare's Birthplace & Henley Street. The world's most famous playwright was born in Stratford in 1564, educated at what is now King Edward VI School, and is buried in Holy Trinity Church, the reason the town is a global destination.
Practical detail for Stratford-upon-Avon: the CV37 postcode district, Stratford-upon-Avon station, to Birmingham (~50 min); a limited, slow direct Chiltern service to London Marylebone (~2h+); Warwick Parkway/Leamington faster for London and nearest A and E is Warwick Hospital (~8 to 9 miles), Stratford has no A&E of its own; verify with NHS.
Stratford-upon-Avon at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| King Edward VI School (KES) | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Stratford Girls' Grammar School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Stratford-upon-Avon School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Bridgetown Primary School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
Figures are local averages used for illustration. Confirm your own numbers before acting on them.
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Three details is all we need. You are told before anything is passed to a partner firm.
Your checklist
- Last year's furthest offer distance, in writing from Warwickshire
- The current Ofsted report, not a remembered rating
- Whether a sibling policy is applied before distance
- £40,000 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
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