Bards Walk is in Stratford-Upon-Avon and in Stratford-On-Avon district. CV37 6EY is located in the Stratford Welcombe electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stratford-on-Avon. This postcode has been in use since 1993-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bards Walk, Stratford-upon-avon, CV37 6EY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: CV37 6BF, CV37 6PT, CV37 6JE, CV37 6QB, CV37 6PU, CV37 6JF, CV37 6QY, CV37 6AG, CV37 6QT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around CV37 6EY is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 51% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49% | -0.8% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around CV37 6EY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 47.1% | 47% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 9.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.2% | 26.7% | 2.5% | 44.2% | -17.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.4% | 4.5% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 14.2% | 15.4% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 6.4% | -1.1% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.2% | 45.8% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 31% | 36.4% | 5.4% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 13.5% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 3% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.4% | 19.7% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.5% | 9.8% | -2.7% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 11.4% | -0.7% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 6.4% | 5.1% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 12.5% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.9% | 35.6% | 7.7% | 33.8% | 1.8% |
| Other | 9.2% | 4.5% | -4.7% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 85.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 91.6% | 85.2% | -6.4% | 81.4% | 3.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 65.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.9% | 65.5% | -18.4% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| European Union | 10.7% | 18.6% | 7.9% | 6.1% | 12.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Africa | 2.7% | 2% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.9% | 9.1% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 83.1% | 65.5% | -17.6% | 83.2% | -17.7% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 12.2% | 8.0% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 6.8% | 3.7% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 8.1% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 7.4% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.6% | 76.7% | -15.1% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 4% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| Oceania | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 10.8% | 13.5% | -2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.6% | 37.2% | -1.6% |
| Christian | 45% | 46.2% | -1.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 4% | 6.5% | -2.5% |
| Other religion | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Not answered | 10.7% | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bards Walk was 1041.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 1417.1% higher than the Stratford Avenue average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bards Walk has the highest crime rate of 42 local areas in Stratford Avenue and the 2nd highest crime rate of 420 local areas in Stratford-on-Avon .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 352.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -24.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 Bards Walk, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire Other, an established residential building | £25,000 | 2018-09-05 | £27,172 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 57 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Other | 21 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Gregory's Catholic Primary School Avenue Road , CV37 6UZ | 3out of 4 | 475 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford-Upon-Avon Primary School Broad Street , CV37 6HN | 4out of 4 | 538 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Trinity CofE Primary School The Willows North , CV37 9QN | 2out of 4 | 805 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Jolyffe Primary School Clopton Road , CV37 6TE | 3out of 4 | 1,046 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bridgetown Primary School Byron Road , CV37 7JP | 3out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI School Chapel Lane , CV37 6BE | 4out of 4 | 428 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Stratford Upon Avon School Alcester Road , CV37 9DH | 3out of 4 | 825 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stratford Girls' Grammar School Shottery Manor , CV37 9HA | 4out of 4 | 1,177 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Preparatory School Church House , Old Town CV37 6BG | - not rated | 533 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Welcombe Hills School Blue Cap Road , CV37 6TQ | 3out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Croft Preparatory School Alveston Hill , Loxley Road CV37 7RL | - not rated | 3,433 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee#1 Limited | 6 Bards Walk, Stratford-upon-Avon | 19 yd | |
| Hobsons Patisseries | 1 Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon | 23 yd | |
| Boston Tea Party | St Gregorys Hall, Henley Street | 23 yd | |
| Bella Italia Also Trading As Super Nonna | Bella Italia Restaurants Ltd, 32 Wood Street | 32 yd | |
| Zoo Sushi And Bubble Tea | 3 - 5 Cooks Alley, Stratford-upon-Avon | 34 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garrick Inn | 25 High Street, Stratford-upon-Avon | 153 yd | |
| One Elm | The One Elm, Guild Street | 165 yd | |
| Head Honcho Hacienda | The Queens Head, 54 Ely Street | 173 yd | |
| The Queens Head | 54 Ely Street, Stratford-upon-Avon | 183 yd | |
| The Encore | 1 Bridge Street, Stratford-upon-Avon | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cornish Bakery | 4A Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon | 23 yd | |
| Subway | 10 Henley Street, Stratford-upon-Avon | 23 yd | |
| China Kitchen | 29 Meer Street, Stratford-upon-Avon | 72 yd | |
| Stratford Kebab House | 16 Meer Street, Stratford-upon-Avon | 72 yd | |
| Munchies For Lunches | 31 Meer Street, Stratford-upon-Avon | 72 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marks And Spencer Plc | Marks And Spencer PLC, 29 Bridge Street | 193 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 8 - 9 Bridge Street, Stratford-upon-Avon | 207 yd | |
| Morrison Supermarkets | Wm Morrison Supermarkets PLC, Morrisons | 825 yd | |
| Lidl | Lidl Unit 1, Maybrook Industrial Estate | 913 yd | |
| Marks And Spencer Simply Foods Ltd | Marks & Spencer Simply Food, Unit H | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| King Edward Vi School CHURCH STREET | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 361 yd |
| Healthworks Fitness Studio WESTERN ROAD | health and fitness suite | 495 yd |
| Club Moativation (Stratford-Upon-Avon) BRIDGEFOOT | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 529 yd |
| Stratford Leisure Centre BRIDGEWAY | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 605 yd |
| Stratford Upon Avon Sports Club RECREATION GROUND RECREATION GROUND SWANS NEST LANE | grass pitches, indoor tennis centre, squash courts, tennis courts | 714 yd |
| The Willows Fitness Studio (Closed) The Willows North | health and fitness suite | 790 yd |
| Swans Nest Lane Recreation Ground Swans Nest Lane | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Vital Health & Wellbeing (Alveston Manor) ALVESTON MANOR HOTEL ALVESTON MANOR HOTEL BANBURY ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 862 yd |
| The Willows Cofe Primary School THE WILLOWS NORTH | grass pitches, swimming pool | 906 yd |
| Royal Mail Delivery Offices STRATFORD UPON AVON DELIVERY OFFICE STRATFORD UPON AVON DELIVERY OFFICE MAYBROOK ROAD | 1,005 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.