William James Way is in Henley-In-Arden and in Stratford-On-Avon district. B95 5GB is located in the Henley-in-Arden electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stratford-on-Avon. This postcode has been in use since 2008-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about William James Way, Henley-in-arden, B95 5GB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: B95 5AD, B95 5AH, B95 5QA, B95 5AE, B95 5AA, B95 5AG, B95 5AQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding B95 5GB has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 50% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 47.2% | 50% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.3% | 31.8% | 2.5% | 37.9% | -6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.3% | 50% | -0.3% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 0.5% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 8.1% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 7.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | 1.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 55.5% | 57.8% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 32.6% | -1.3% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 7.8% | 7% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -2.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around B95 5GB this area, 7.7% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 52%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.2% | 7.7% | -10.5% | 18.2% | -10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 10.2% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 15.3% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 10.7% | -0.9% | 16.9% | -6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.1% | 52% | 13.9% | 33.8% | 18.2% |
| Other | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 97.7% | 89% | -8.7% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Other | 0% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, 88.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.2% | 88.7% | -8.5% | 83.2% | 5.5% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
| Africa | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 5.6% | -1.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.9% | 89.5% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 7% | 7.0% | 9.8% | -2.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.1% | 0.9% | -3.2% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.5% | 76.7% | 13.8% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.4% | 13.5% | -6.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.7% | 37.2% | -10.5% |
| Christian | 62.9% | 46.2% | 16.7% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Sikh | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around William James Way was 78.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 139.6% higher than the Claverdon & Snitterfield average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
William James Way has the 10th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Claverdon & Snitterfield and the 99th highest crime rate of 420 local areas in Stratford-on-Avon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -38.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 William James Way, Henley-In-Arden, Warwickshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2025-01-24 | £169,226 |
| 29 William James Way, Henley-In-Arden, Warwickshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2021-11-30 | £201,472 |
| 25 William James Way, Henley-In-Arden, Warwickshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2020-09-30 | £184,130 |
| 25 William James Way, Henley-In-Arden, Warwickshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2019-08-30 | £200,870 |
| 4 William James Way, Henley-In-Arden, Warwickshire Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2018-08-10 | £188,474 |
B95 5GB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
B95 5GB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henley-In-Arden CofE Primary School Arden Road , B95 5FT | 3out of 4 | 856 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Arden Road , B95 5LT | 3out of 4 | 925 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootton Wawen CofE Primary School Alcester Road , Wootton Wawen B95 6AY | - not rated | 3,813 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Claverdon Primary School Breach Lane , Claverdon CV35 8QA | 3out of 4 | 4,949 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henley In Arden School Stratford Road , B95 6AF | 3out of 4 | 1,436 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henley-in-Arden Montessori Primary School The Memorial Hall , B95 5JP | - not rated | 547 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Venture Academy Stratford Road , B95 6AD | 1out of 4 | 1,522 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Republic | Curry Rebublic Ltd, 35A High Street | 289 yd | |
| The Bluebell | 93 High Street, Henley-in-Arden | 489 yd | |
| Sans Oriental Restaurant | 71A High Street, Henley-in-Arden | 489 yd | |
| The Mount By Glynn Purnell | The Mount, 97 High Street | 528 yd | |
| Costa | Costa Coffee, 68 High Street | 597 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Swan | Black Swan, 23 High Street | 289 yd | |
| The Three Tuns | 103 High Street, Henley-in-Arden | 489 yd | |
| The Nags Head | 161 High Street, Henley-in-Arden | 896 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B D Westmacott Sandwiches | Stockton House, 95A High Street | 489 yd | |
| Sue Dalby | 95 High Street, Henley-in-Arden | 489 yd | |
| Royal China Chinese Takeaway | 111 High Street, Henley-in-Arden | 670 yd | |
| Seaspray | 113 High Street, Henley-in-Arden | 670 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Operative Group | 108 High Street, Henley-in-Arden | 723 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Henley-In-Arden C Of E Primary School ARDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 804 yd |
| Henley Golf & Country Club BIRMINGHAM ROAD | golf, tennis courts | 833 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 27.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 27.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 27.8% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.