Welcombe Road, Stratford-upon-avon, CV37 6UJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding CV37 6UJ is primarily male, with 53.6% of the population 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	50.7%	46.4%	-4.3%	51.0%	-4.6%
Male	49.3%	53.6%	4.3%	49.0%	4.6%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of CV37 6UJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	26.2%	27.2%	1.0%	37.9%	-10.7%
Married: Opposite sex	51.5%	54.8%	3.3%	44.2%	10.6%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.3%	0.6%
Separated	2.9%	2.3%	-0.6%	2.2%	0.1%
Divorced	7.8%	7.8%	0.0%	9.1%	-1.3%
Widowed	11.7%	6.9%	-4.8%	6.1%	0.8%

Health

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 (87.1%) 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	46.7%	44.4%	-2.3%	48.4%	-4.0%
Good health	31.1%	42.7%	11.6%	33.6%	9.1%
Fair health	17.3%	8.1%	-9.2%	12.7%	-4.6%
Bad health	4%	3.8%	-0.2%	4.0%	-0.2%
Very bad health	0.9%	0.9%	0.0%	1.2%	-0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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 CV37 6UJ this area, 8.8% 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 50.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	18%	8.8%	-9.2%	18.2%	-9.4%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	8.7%	7.9%	-0.8%	9.6%	-1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	11.7%	12%	0.3%	13.4%	-1.4%
Apprenticeship	2.9%	5.1%	2.2%	5.3%	-0.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.3%	11.6%	3.3%	16.9%	-5.3%
Degree or Similar	45.1%	50.5%	5.4%	33.8%	16.7%
Other	5.3%	4.2%	-1.1%	2.8%	1.4%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.1%	-0.7%
Chinese	0%	1.3%	1.3%	0.7%	0.6%
Indian	0%	0.9%	0.9%	3.1%	-2.2%
Other Asian	1.8%	0.9%	-0.9%	1.6%	-0.7%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	2.6%	2.6%	0.8%	1.8%
Mixed White and African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	1.7%	1.7%	0.9%	0.8%
Mixed Other	0%	0.9%	0.9%	0.8%	0.1%
White	97.8%	90.5%	-7.3%	81.4%	9.1%

Country of Birth

In this area, 87.2% 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	86.2%	87.2%	1.0%	83.2%	4.0%
European Union	6.2%	6.4%	0.2%	6.1%	0.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	2.2%	1.3%	-0.9%	2.7%	-1.4%
Middle East and Asia	2.7%	4.3%	1.6%	5.6%	-1.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.3%	0%	-1.3%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.9%	0.4%	-0.5%	0.3%	0.1%
British Overseas	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	84.4%	87.9%	3.5%	83.2%	4.7%
10+ Years	1.8%	7.8%	6.0%	9.8%	-2.0%
5-10 Years	3.1%	1.3%	-1.8%	2.9%	-1.6%
2-5 Years	4%	1.3%	-2.7%	2.2%	-0.9%
Less than 2 years	6.7%	1.7%	-5.0%	1.9%	-0.2%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87%	76.7%	10.3%
Ireland	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Spain	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%
Poland	0.9%	1.3%	-0.4%
Other EU countries	0.9%	1.5%	-0.6%
South and Eastern Africa	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Southern Asia	0.9%	1.2%	-0.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
No passport held	6.9%	13.5%	-6.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	36.2%	37.2%	-1.0%
Christian	56.9%	46.2%	10.7%
Buddhist	0.9%	0.5%	0.4%
Hindu	0.9%	1.7%	-0.8%
Other religion	1.3%	0.6%	0.7%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Welcombe Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Welcombe Road was 12.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.4% lower than the Stratford Avenue average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Welcombe Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 42 local areas in Stratford Avenue and the 19th lowest crime rate of 420 local areas in Stratford-on-Avon .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.0%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£47,500

Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in CV37 6UJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 5/10 (average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 10/10 (very high )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Welcombe Road are based on 73 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Stratford-On-Avon.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Welcombe Road, Stratford-upon-avon, CV37 6UJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for CV37 6UJ

Average Price
£646,476

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£1,011,222

Flats/Maisonettes
£424,457

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Welcombe Road

Average Price
£582,222

Semi-Detached
no sales

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£965,801

Flats/Maisonettes
£427,315

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Welcombe Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Flat B The Beeches, 11 Welcombe Road, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£280,000	2025-09-04	£280,000
Flat 2 1 Welcombe Road, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£192,000	2024-09-09	£195,742
6 Welcombe Road, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire Detached, an established residential building	£830,000	2023-11-30	£890,503
Flat 4 Cedar Grange, 4 Welcombe Road, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£580,000	2023-11-01	£598,050
Flat D The Beeches, 11 Welcombe Road, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Warwickshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building	£280,000	2023-07-18	£289,917

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for CV37 6UJ

Employment

CV37 6UJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in CV37 6UJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	77
Full-Time Employee	68
Self-Employed	20
Part-Time Employee	17
Looking after home or family	8
Unemployed	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	3
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	16
Professional, scientific and technical activities	13
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Other	11
Education	9
Financial and insurance activities	9
Manufacturing	9
Human health and social work activities	5
Construction	5
Information and communication	4
Real estate activities	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	3
Administrative and support service activities	3
Transport and storage	2

Schools

Primary

	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	277 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Thomas Jolyffe Primary School Clopton Road , CV37 6TE	3out of 4	606 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Stratford-Upon-Avon Primary School Broad Street , CV37 6HN	4out of 4	1,257 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Holy Trinity CofE Primary School The Willows North , CV37 9QN	2out of 4	1,427 yd	Voluntary controlled school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bridgetown Primary School Byron Road , CV37 7JP	3out of 4	1,696 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
King Edward VI School Chapel Lane , CV37 6BE	4out of 4	1,028 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Boys	More About School
Stratford Upon Avon School Alcester Road , CV37 9DH	3out of 4	1,390 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stratford Girls' Grammar School Shottery Manor , CV37 9HA	4out of 4	1,826 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Girls	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Welcombe Hills School Blue Cap Road , CV37 6TQ	3out of 4	658 yd	Academy special converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Stratford Preparatory School Church House , Old Town CV37 6BG	- not rated	1,214 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Croft Preparatory School Alveston Hill , Loxley Road CV37 7RL	- not rated	3,102 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Premier Inn	Payton Street, Stratford-upon-Avon	504 yd
No.1 Shakespeare Street	1A Shakespeare Street, Stratford-upon-Avon	560 yd
Crowne Plaza	Bridgefoot, Stratford-upon-Avon	566 yd
Impasto Micro-Pizzeria	The Phoenix, 38 Guild Street	601 yd
The Phoenix	38 Guild Street, Stratford-upon-Avon	601 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
Red Lion	The Red Lion, 1 Warwick Road	366 yd
Pen And Parchment	The Pen And Parchment, Bridgefoot	513 yd
Cox's Yard	Coxs Yard, Bridgefoot	513 yd
Stratford-Upon-Avon Masonic Hall	Masonic Hall, Great William Street	545 yd
One Elm	The One Elm, Guild Street	615 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Chadds	6C Union Street, Stratford-upon-Avon	639 yd
The Chip Shed	27 Bridge Street, Stratford-upon-Avon	660 yd
Clopton Catch	124 Clopton Road, Stratford-upon-Avon	674 yd
Bobapom Ltd	11 Old Red Lion Court, Bridge Street	694 yd
The Barge And Quarterdeck	Bancroft Basin, Waterside	701 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Marks And Spencer Plc	Marks And Spencer PLC, 29 Bridge Street	651 yd
Sainsbury's	8 - 9 Bridge Street, Stratford-upon-Avon	707 yd
Marks And Spencer Simply Foods Ltd	Marks & Spencer Simply Food, Unit H	872 yd
Lidl	Lidl Unit 1, Maybrook Industrial Estate	924 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Stratford Leisure Centre BRIDGEWAY	artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, swimming pool	409 yd
Club Moativation (Stratford-Upon-Avon) BRIDGEFOOT	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	564 yd
Welcombe Hills School WELCOME HILLS SCHOOL WELCOME HILLS SCHOOL BLUE CAP ROAD	artificial grass pitch	739 yd
Healthworks Fitness Studio WESTERN ROAD	health and fitness suite	751 yd
Vital Health & Wellbeing (Alveston Manor) ALVESTON MANOR HOTEL ALVESTON MANOR HOTEL BANBURY ROAD	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	955 yd
Stratford Upon Avon Rugby Football Club LOXLEY ROAD	grass pitches	964 yd
King Edward Vi School CHURCH STREET	health and fitness suite, swimming pool	1,024 yd
Stratford On Avon Golf Club THE GOLF CLUB THE GOLF CLUB TIDDINGTON ROAD	golf	1,053 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	98.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	70.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	30.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	75.6 Mbit/s
Average download speed	75.2 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	325.73 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	325.73 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	17.7 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	44.51 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.