Bodicote vs Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.9 miles apart.
The verdict
When it comes to cost of living, Bodicote wins on house prices with a 2% gap. For families, Bodicote edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Bodicote
£378,610
Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
£386,740
Crime Rate
Bodicote
64.2
Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
N/A
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Bodicote
100.0%
Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Bodicote
406
Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
431.2
EPC Rating
Bodicote
70.9
Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
71
Median Income
Bodicote
£33,366
Southam (Stratford-on-Avon)
£32,929
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastAt £378,610, Bodicote undercuts Southam (stratford On Avon) (£386,740) by around 2% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Bodicote is a flat at £124,125, while in Southam (stratford On Avon) it is a flat at £170,859.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: flat homes are 27% pricier in Southam (stratford On Avon) (£170,859 vs £124,125).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Southam (stratford On Avon) prices grew faster — 24% vs 13%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime rate data is not available for both Bodicote and Southam (stratford On Avon) at this time.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastOf the 2 schools in Bodicote, 100% are in the top two inspection bands. In Southam (stratford On Avon), which has 4 schools, the figure is 100%.
Bodicote School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 4 schools (3 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Bodicote | Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 2 | 4 |
| Primary | 2 | 3 |
| Secondary | 0 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Southam (stratford On Avon) averages 431.2 Mbps – ahead of Bodicote's 406.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 92.1% of premises in Bodicote and 95.2% in Southam (stratford On Avon). Gigabit availability stands at 77.8% in Bodicote and 82.9% in Southam (stratford On Avon).
Southam (stratford On Avon) is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (431 vs 406 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Southam (stratford On Avon) leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71 (C), while Bodicote averages 70.9 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £1,330 in Bodicote and £1,307 in Southam (stratford On Avon). 66% of homes in Bodicote have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.9% in Southam (stratford On Avon).
Bodicote has more energy-efficient housing — 66% reach band C or above, vs 61.9% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £33,366.3 in Bodicote and £32,928.5 in Southam (stratford On Avon). The median age is 45.5 in Bodicote and 45.5 in Southam (stratford On Avon). Owner-occupancy is 67.5% in Bodicote versus 69.2% in Southam (stratford On Avon). Employment rates stand at 62.2% in Bodicote and 60.9% in Southam (stratford On Avon).
| Indicator | Bodicote | Southam (Stratford-on-Avon) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,752 | 8,103 |
| Median Age | 45.5 | 45.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,366.3 | £32,928.5 |
| Employment Rate | 62.2% | 60.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 67.5% | 69.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 37.6% | 37.2% |
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