About Alvecote

Alvecote is a small village located in Warwickshire, England, within the B79 postcode area. It lies to the west of the town of Nuneaton and is situated near the border with Staffordshire. The village is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional and modern housing. There is a local church, St. Mary's, which serves the community and is a notable feature of the area. The surrounding landscape is typical of the English countryside, with open fields and scattered woodland. Alvecote is well connected by road, with the A444 providing access to nearby towns and cities. The village has a quiet, rural character and is popular with commuters due to its proximity to larger centres. There are local amenities including a village hall and a small shop, contributing to a close-knit community atmosphere.

School Ratings in Alvecote

Alvecote is served by 54 schools. A further 11 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Alvecote

Property prices average £295K across the area, and detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £389K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Alvecote

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Alvecote, with 27 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Alvecote

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Alvecote falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Alvecote

Most properties in Alvecote can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,056 sales

Average Price £295K
£7K — £11M
Detached £389K 1,385
Semi £237K 1,193
Terraced £197K 871
Flat £134K 390

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

41 Primary
6 Secondary
7 Other
Landau Forte Academy Greenacres Primary 0.6 miles Garden Village Primary Academy Primary 0.7 miles Amington Heath Primary School and Nursery Primary Good 0.8 miles Two Rivers Primary School 0.8 miles Florendine Primary School Primary Good 0.9 miles Landau Forte Academy, Amington Secondary Good 1.1 miles Glascote Academy Primary 1.3 miles The Woodlands Community Primary School Primary 1.4 miles Ankermoor Primary Academy Primary Good 1.5 miles Glascote Children's Centre 1.5 miles Stoneydelph Primary School Primary Good 1.6 miles Oakhill Primary School Primary Good 1.6 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Alvecote IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Alvecote in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
6/10
Income
5/10
Employment
6/10
Education
5/10
Health
5/10
Housing
6/10
Living Environment
6/10
6,852 Children (0-15) 17%
23,846 Working Age 61%
11,051 Older (60+) 28%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 34.6% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 17.8% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Alvecote 240 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Alvecote is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

93 Violence & Sexual Offences
27 Anti-Social Behaviour
27 Shoplifting
18 Other Theft
18 Vehicle Crime
17 Criminal Damage & Arson
16 Public Order
9 Drugs
5 Burglary
4 Other Crime
3 Weapons
2 Bicycle Theft
1 Theft from Person
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Polesworth Train Station 1.4 miles
Lichfield City Train Station 8.3 miles
Shenstone Train Station 8.6 miles
Four Oaks Train Station 8.9 miles
Butlers Lane Train Station 8.9 miles
Blake Street Train Station 8.9 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Amington 0.6 miles Shuttington 0.9 miles Tamworth 1.4 miles Glascote 1.8 miles Belgrave 1.8 miles Polesworth 1.8 miles Perry Crofts 1.9 miles Borough Park 2 miles Bolehall 2 miles Kettlebrook 2 miles Quarry Hill 2 miles Birchmoor 2 miles

Local Government

District Lichfield
County Staffordshire
Ward Whittington & Streethay
Constituency Tamworth
Parish Wigginton and Hopwas
Region West Midlands

Streets in B79 30 shown View all streets

Adonis Close 1 Albert Road 2 Albion Street 1 Aldergate 4 Alders Lane 1 Alexandra Mews 1 Alfred Street 2 Alvecote Lane 3 Anders 1 Anker Drive 1 Apollo 3 Ariane 1 Armstrong 1 Arnold Close 1 Ash Lane 1 Ashby Road 28 Ashlands Close 1 Athelstan Way 1 Austrey Lane 3 Austrey Road 5 Balfour 3 Balmoral Close 1 Barbara Street 1 Barn End Road 1 Beech Close 1 Beech Road 2 Bellingham Grove 2 Belvedere Close 1 Benson View 1 Bentley Way 3

Postcodes in B79 50 shown View all postcodes

B79 0AA B79 0AB B79 0AD B79 0AE B79 0AF B79 0AG B79 0AH B79 0AJ B79 0AL B79 0AP B79 0AQ B79 0AR B79 0AS B79 0AT B79 0AU B79 0AX B79 0AZ B79 0BA B79 0BB B79 0BD B79 0BE B79 0BG B79 0BH B79 0BJ B79 0BL B79 0BN B79 0BP B79 0BQ B79 0BS B79 0BT B79 0BU B79 0BW B79 0BX B79 0BY B79 0DF B79 0DG B79 0DJ B79 0DL B79 0DN B79 0DP B79 0DR B79 0DS B79 0DT B79 0DU B79 0DW B79 0DX B79 0DY B79 0DZ B79 0EA B79 0EB