About Austrey

Austrey is a small village located in the county of Warwickshire, in the West Midlands region of England. It lies within the CV9 postcode area and is situated near the border with Staffordshire. The village is part of the civil parish of Austrey and is known for its rural setting and traditional English countryside character. Austrey is positioned close to the River Sow and is surrounded by farmland and wooded areas, offering a peaceful environment. The village has a modest population and retains a quiet, community-focused atmosphere. It is accessible via local roads connecting to nearby towns such as Lichfield and Tamworth. Austrey has a long history, with evidence of settlement dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period. The village includes a church, a few local amenities, and a small number of residential properties. It remains a quiet and unassuming place within the wider landscape of central England.

School Ratings in Austrey

There are 36 schools in and around Austrey. Twycross House School and Atherstone Nursery School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 9 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Austrey

The average property price is £307K, with detached homes making up the majority of the housing stock at around £394K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Austrey

Recorded crime levels are broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is prevalent across Austrey, with 27 recorded incidents in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Austrey

Austrey sits around the middle of the national deprivation scale, according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment levels are broadly typical for the area, sitting close to the national average. Household incomes are broadly in line with the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Austrey

Broadband speeds in Austrey are generally strong, with superfast and ultrafast options widely available. Mobile coverage across 4G and 5G networks is reliable throughout most of the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 2,803 sales

Average Price £307K
£1K — £15.11M
Detached £394K 938
Semi £222K 886
Terraced £178K 671
Flat £119K 131

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

28 Primary
2 Secondary
6 Other
Austrey CofE Primary School Primary Good 157 yards Newton Regis CofE Primary School Primary Good 1.1 miles Warton Nethersole's CofE Primary School Primary Good 1.9 miles Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School Primary Good 2.3 miles Twycross House School Outstanding 2.7 miles Twycross House Pre-Preparatory School Good 2.8 miles The Nethersole CofE Academy Primary Requires Improvement 3 miles Snarestone Church of England School Primary 3.6 miles Sheepy Magna Church of England Primary School Primary 3.7 miles St Andrew's Church of England Primary School Primary 3.8 miles Garden Village Primary Academy Primary 3.8 miles The Polesworth School Secondary 3.9 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Austrey IMD 2025

Austrey sits around the national average for deprivation according to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment and income levels are broadly typical, reflecting a mixed local economy. The area offers a balance of residential and commercial activity common to most parts of England.

Overall Deprivation
5/10
Income
6/10
Employment
6/10
Education
4/10
Health
5/10
Housing
4/10
Living Environment
5/10
5,397 Children (0-15) 18%
18,441 Working Age 60%
8,830 Older (60+) 29%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 31.5% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 14.3% 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 Austrey 107 crimes · January 2026

Average Crime Area

Reported crime levels in Austrey sit broadly in line with national averages for a town of this size. Violence & sexual offences accounts for the largest share of recorded offences. The profile is typical of a well-populated area with a mix of residential and commercial activity.

41 Violence & Sexual Offences
27 Anti-Social Behaviour
12 Vehicle Crime
7 Criminal Damage & Arson
7 Other Theft
3 Shoplifting
3 Other Crime
2 Burglary
2 Drugs
2 Public Order
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 1 stations

Polesworth Train Station 2.9 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Newton Regis 1.4 miles Little Orton 1.4 miles Appleby Parva 1.4 miles No Man's Heath 1.4 miles Norton-Juxta-Twycross 1.9 miles Seckington 2 miles Orton-on-the-Hill 2 miles Warton 2 miles Little Warton 2 miles Appleby Magna 2.2 miles Shuttington 2.6 miles Little Twycross 2.6 miles

Local Government

District North Warwickshire
County Warwickshire
Ward Atherstone Central
Constituency North Warwickshire
Parish Atherstone
Region West Midlands

Streets in CV9 30 shown View all streets

A5 1 Abeles Way 2 Adrian's Close 1 All Saints Close 1 Allens Close 2 Ambien Road 2 Anker Close 1 Appleby Hill 1 Arden Avenue 2 Arden Street 1 Ash Croft 1 Ashbourne Square 1 Ashby Road 2 Assheton Lane 1 Atherstone Bypass 2 Atherstone Lane 1 Atherstone Road 4 Austin Close 1 B4116 1 B5000 1 Bachelors Bench 1 Bakers Croft 1 Bank Road 1 Bankside 1 Barnsley Close 1 Barsby Close 1 Bath Road 1 Baxter Close 2 Beech Close 1 Bentley Common 2

Postcodes in CV9 50 shown View all postcodes

CV9 1AA CV9 1AB CV9 1AD CV9 1AE CV9 1AF CV9 1AG CV9 1AH CV9 1AJ CV9 1AL CV9 1AN CV9 1AP CV9 1AR CV9 1AS CV9 1AT CV9 1AU CV9 1AW CV9 1AX CV9 1AY CV9 1AZ CV9 1BA CV9 1BB CV9 1BD CV9 1BF CV9 1BJ CV9 1BL CV9 1BN CV9 1BP CV9 1BS CV9 1BT CV9 1BU CV9 1BW CV9 1BY CV9 1BZ CV9 1DA CV9 1DB CV9 1DD CV9 1DE CV9 1DF CV9 1DG CV9 1DH CV9 1DJ CV9 1DL CV9 1DN CV9 1DP CV9 1DQ CV9 1DR CV9 1DS CV9 1DT CV9 1DU CV9 1DW