Stratford-upon-Avon vs Warwick: which place suits you better?
Compare Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick on housing costs, school performance, rail access and historic town-centre character.
Stratford-upon-Avon place profile · Warwick place profile
Key differences between Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick
- Typical sold price
- Stratford-upon-Avon: £365k · Warwick: £312k · £53k difference
- School performance
- Stratford-upon-Avon: Strong · Warwick: Typical
Living in Stratford-upon-Avon vs Warwick: at a glance
Warwick is less expensive overall, with a typical sold price of £312k compared with £365k in Stratford-upon-Avon. School performance is rated strong in Stratford-upon-Avon and typical in Warwick, while both places have rail access. Stratford has a compact, walkable centre with the River Avon as a strong setting feature; Warwick’s centre is focused on its historic Market Place.
Local character and setting
Stratford-upon-Avon
Stratford-upon-Avon has a compact, walkable town centre. The River Avon provides a strong physical setting around the town, with riverside routes and leisure activity.
Sources: Town Centres | Stratford-on-Avon District Council · Shopping | Visit Stratford-upon-AvonWarwick
Warwick’s Market Place forms the heart of the town centre, surrounded by shops, pubs and restaurants and reflecting its long market-town history.
Sources: Warwick town centreWhich place may suit your priorities?
Stratford-upon-Avon
- strong school performance
- Compact, walkable centre
- River Avon setting
Warwick
- Lower typical house prices
- Historic Market Place at the centre of town
House prices in Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick
| Measure | Stratford-upon-Avon | Warwick |
|---|---|---|
| Typical sold price £53k difference | £365k · 1,635 sales | £312k · 1,539 sales |
| Detached homes £60k difference | £478k · 481 sales | £538k · 335 sales |
| Semi-detached homes | £336k · 428 sales | £335k · 385 sales |
| Terraced homes £15k difference | £310k · 390 sales | £295k · 469 sales |
| Flats £14k difference | £179k · 336 sales | £165k · 350 sales |
Commuting from Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick
| Measure | Stratford-upon-Avon | Warwick |
|---|---|---|
| National Rail access | Stratford-Upon-Avon Parkway, Stratford-Upon-Avon | Warwick Parkway, Warwick |
Schools in Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick
| Measure | Stratford-upon-Avon | Warwick |
|---|---|---|
| School quality | Strong school performance | Typical school performance |
| Primary schools | 6 rated schools included for this area | 6 rated schools included for this area |
| These counts cover rated schools linked to the local area used by Homestead. Nearby schools may also serve the area, and the figures do not represent catchments or admissions. | ||
| Secondary schools | 2 rated schools included for this area | 2 rated schools included for this area |
Everyday life and green space
| Measure | Stratford-upon-Avon | Warwick |
|---|---|---|
| Markets | Farmers Market | Local markets · Saturday Market |
The trade-off between Stratford-upon-Avon and Warwick
Warwick is less expensive, while Stratford-upon-Avon has strong school performance. Both have rail access; the more human difference is between Stratford’s compact river-centred setting and Warwick’s traditional Market Place town centre.