School Catchments and House Prices in Warwick
In the Warwick area, 2 schools were graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
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In the Warwick area, 2 schools were graded Good at their last graded Ofsted inspection (before September 2024), and none Outstanding.
What school demand does to Warwick asking prices
Concentrated demand is what a price premium actually is.
The local benchmark is £375,000 and a detached home averages £425,000.
Ofsted ratings across the Warwick area
The commercial page for this town sets out the introduction itself: Mortgage advice in Warwick.
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 Warwick numbers
The schools families ask about here are Myton School, Aylesford School Warwick, All Saints' CofE Junior School, Warwick School (independent) and King's High School (independent). 2 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: Transport in Warwick is a real strength, two Chiltern stations, the M40 close by and good road links. These indicative times are a starting point, always verify current timetables before relying on a specific journey.
By price, Warwick ranks 9 of the 27 Warwickshire locations we cover, at £375,000 against a county average of £340,741. Band D council tax here is £2,471, against an average of £2,367 across the county locations we cover.
No school in the immediate area currently holds an Outstanding rating. That removes the sharpest premium and widens your search across Warwickshire.
How Warwick scores for different buyers
Warwick is a historic, affluent county town on the River Avon, dominated by its castle.
The full local guide covers schools, transport and the market in detail: Warwick property and area guide.
| Who it suits | Out of five | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Families | ★★★★★ | Well-regarded state schools (Myton School is Good) plus the independent Warwick Schools Foundation, Warwick Hospital's 24-hour A&E close by, riverside parks, the castle and a safe, historic town, a strong family choice, at a premium. |
| Professionals | ★★★★★ | Two Chiltern stations to Birmingham (~30 to 40 min) and London Marylebone (from ~1h16), the M40 close, and a handsome historic town to come home to, a very good base for professionals. |
| Downsizers | ★★★★☆ | Period townhouses, Georgian homes and central flats within walking distance of the shops, the church, the river and the station suit downsizers, though listed-building and conservation rules and some flat leases need checking. |
| Commuters | ★★★★☆ | Warwick and Warwick Parkway give a genuine choice of fast Chiltern services to Birmingham and London, with the M40 (junction 15) on the doorstep, strong for commuters, if at county-town prices. |
| First-time buyers | ★★★☆☆ | Flats and smaller terraces (often around £170,000 to £280,000) offer a way into a desirable county town, but overall prices are firmly above the regional average, so budgets are stretched. |
Families
People wanting good schools, character and a fast commute, Myton School (Good) and All Saints' CofE Junior (Good), the independent Warwick Schools Foundation, Warwick Hospital's A&E, the parks and the river, with two Chiltern stations to Birmingham and London.
Professionals & commuters
People wanting a handsome historic town with a genuinely fast dual commute, Warwick and Warwick Parkway to Birmingham (~30 to 40 min) and London Marylebone (from ~1h16), and the M40 on the doorstep.
Downsizers
People wanting a period or Georgian home, or a central flat, within walking distance of the shops, the church, the river and the station, at a premium, with lease and conservation checks.
Warwick is known locally for Warwick Castle. Warwick Castle, raised by William the Conqueror in 1068 and home of the Earls of Warwick, one of England's finest medieval castles and the district's defining landmark.
Practical detail for Warwick: the CV34 postcode district, Warwick & Warwick Parkway (Chiltern Railways), direct to London Marylebone (from ~1h16) & Birmingham (~30 to 40 min) and nearest A and E is Warwick Hospital (24-hour A&E); UHCW Coventry is the major trauma centre, verify with NHS.
Warwick at a glance
| School | What to check before you offer |
|---|---|
| Myton School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Aylesford School Warwick | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| All Saints' CofE Junior School | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| Warwick School (independent) | Confirm last year's furthest offer distance, then read the current report. |
| King's High School (independent) | 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.
Ask about Warwick
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
- £37,500 of deposit at 10% on the local average, before fees
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