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Area guide · North Warwickshire

Living in Water Orton

A snapshot of life in Water Orton, West Midlands — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

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At a glance

Water Orton is a village in North Warwickshire, West Midlands with a population of 3,484. The average house price is £285,609 and the overall crime rate is 61.7 per 1,000 residents.

Where Water Orton ranks

Population

3,484

Avg House Price

£285,609

Crime Rate

61.7/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Avg Download Speed

334 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£32,667

Median Age

45.6

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Water Orton's detached homes (£454,754) command roughly 2.9× the price of a flat (£156,792).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Water Orton prices have risen 34% over the last 9 years (£212,873 → £285,609).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£454,754	£425,000	7
Semi-Detached	£316,411	£310,000	24
Terraced	£251,500	£235,500	8
Flat	£156,792	£163,500	12

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Water Orton is 61.7 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Water Orton: violent crime (37% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

0% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

School Details

Total Schools	1
Primary	1
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	0%

Schools in this area

School	Phase	Rating
Water Orton Primary School	Primary	Requires improvement

Broadband & Connectivity

Water Orton averages 334 Mbps — 234% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Water Orton homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 57.7% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70
% Rated C or Above	57.7%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,239

Demographics & Economy

Population	3,484
Median Age	45.6
Median Household Income	£32,667
Employment Rate	58.9%
Owner Occupied	70.4%
Degree-Level Qualified	24.8%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Water Orton?

The average house price in Water Orton is £285,609 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Water Orton?

The most affordable entry point in Water Orton is a flat, with an average price of £156,792.

Is Water Orton a safe place to live?

Water Orton has a recorded crime rate of 61.7 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

How are the schools in Water Orton?

Water Orton has 1 school in total, with 0% rated in the top two inspection bands by the relevant inspectorate.

What broadband speeds are available in Water Orton?

Average broadband download speeds in Water Orton are around 334 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 91.7% of premises.

How big is Water Orton?

Water Orton is a settlement in North Warwickshire with a population of approximately 3,484.

Most compared with

How does Water Orton stack up against its neighbours?

Aldridge

Water Orton

House price: £354,442 · £285,609
Crime rate: 90.5 · 61.7
Distance: 9.8 mi

Alvechurch

Water Orton

House price: £443,033 · £285,609
Crime rate: N/A · 61.7
Distance: 14.8 mi

Atherstone

Water Orton

House price: £302,013 · £285,609
Crime rate: 61.9 · 61.7
Distance: 9.2 mi

Balsall Common

Water Orton

House price: £482,990 · £285,609
Crime rate: 78.8 · 61.7
Distance: 9.5 mi

Bedworth

Water Orton

House price: £226,778 · £285,609
Crime rate: 81.1 · 61.7
Distance: 11.2 mi

Bilston (Wolverhampton)

Water Orton

House price: £214,068 · £285,609
Crime rate: 91.9 · 61.7
Distance: 14.4 mi

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