Bodicote vs Shipston-on-Stour
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.0 miles apart.
The verdict
Bodicote is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 30% lower. For families, Bodicote edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bodicote
£378,610
Shipston-on-Stour
£543,905
Crime Rate
Bodicote
64.2
Shipston-on-Stour
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bodicote
100.0%
Shipston-on-Stour
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bodicote
406
Shipston-on-Stour
412.9
EPC Rating
Bodicote
70.9
Shipston-on-Stour
70.7
Median Income
Bodicote
£33,366
Shipston-on-Stour
£31,576
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastProperty in Shipston On Stour commands an average of £543,905, compared with £378,610 in Bodicote – a difference of 30%. The most affordable entry point in Bodicote is a flat at £124,125, while in Shipston On Stour it is a flat at £197,500.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 37% pricier in Shipston On Stour (£197,500 vs £124,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Shipston On Stour prices grew faster — 28% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Bodicote and Shipston On Stour at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastFamilies may prefer Bodicote, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 100% in Shipston On Stour. There are 2 schools in Bodicote and 2 in Shipston On Stour.
Bodicote School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Shipston-on-Stour School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (1 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bodicote | Shipston-on-Stour |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 2 |
| Primary | 2 | 1 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Average broadband speeds are 412.9 Mbps in Shipston On Stour and 406.0 Mbps in Bodicote. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Bodicote and 93.3% in Shipston On Stour. Gigabit availability stands at 77.8% in Bodicote and 80.1% in Shipston On Stour.
Shipston On Stour is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (413 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours Bodicote, scoring 70.9 on average (band C) compared to 70.7 (band C) in Shipston On Stour. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Bodicote and £1,453 in Shipston On Stour. 66% of homes in Bodicote have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62.5% in Shipston On Stour.
Bodicote has more energy-efficient housing — 66% reach band C or above, vs 62.5% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,366.3 in Bodicote and £31,576 in Shipston On Stour. The median age is 45.5 in Bodicote and 48.3 in Shipston On Stour. Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Bodicote and 58.8% in Shipston On Stour. Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Bodicote versus 70.8% in Shipston On Stour. Bodicote has a population of 4,752 and Shipston On Stour has 5,852.
| Indicator | Bodicote | Shipston-on-Stour |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,752 | 5,852 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 48.3 |
| Median Household Income | £33,366.3 | £31,576 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% | 58.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 70.8% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 39.5% |
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