About Bretford

Bretford is a small village located in Warwickshire, within the CV23 postcode area of England. It lies to the west of the town of Warwick, close to the River Avon, and is surrounded by rural countryside. The village consists of a mix of traditional brick and timber-framed houses, with a few modern developments along the main road. There is a small church, St Mary’s, which dates back to the 13th century and remains a focal point of the community. The village has a village hall that hosts local events and a small primary school. A short walk from the centre leads to the riverbank, where footpaths offer access to the surrounding fields and woodlands. The area is quiet and residential, with a strong sense of local identity.

School Ratings in Bretford

Bretford is served by 78 schools. A further 9 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Bretford

Property prices average £506K across the area, and detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £432K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Bretford

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Anti-social behaviour accounts for the highest share in Bretford, with 73 incidents logged in March 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Bretford

Bretford falls within the least deprived areas nationally, based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. The area benefits from strong employment, with few residents involuntarily out of work. Income levels across the area tend to be higher than the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Bretford

Most properties in Bretford 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 5,237 sales

Average Price £506K
£2K — £127.2M
Detached £432K 2,505
Semi £279K 1,393
Terraced £235K 890
Flat £132K 191

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

45 Primary
12 Secondary
21 Other
The Haven School Wolston Good 1 miles Wolston St Margaret's CofE Primary School Primary Good 1.5 miles Binley Woods Primary School Primary Good 1.5 miles Clifford Bridge Academy Primary Good 3 miles Knightlow CofE Primary School Primary 3.1 miles Pearl Hyde Community Primary School Primary Good 3.1 miles St Bartholomew's Church of England Academy Primary Requires Improvement 3.1 miles Ernesford Grange Primary School Primary Good 3.2 miles Long Lawford Children and Family Centre Good 3.3 miles Long Lawford Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 3.3 miles Ryton-On-Dunsmore Provost Williams Church of England Academy Primary 3.3 miles Sowe Valley Primary School Primary Good 3.4 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Bretford IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation ranks Bretford among the least deprived parts of England. Residents generally enjoy good access to employment and higher than average household incomes. Education and health outcomes in the area also compare favourably with the rest of the country.

Overall Deprivation
8/10
Income
8/10
Employment
8/10
Education
8/10
Health
8/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
6/10
11,191 Children (0-15) 19%
36,653 Working Age 62%
14,294 Older (60+) 24%
Above Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 19.3% of children in income-deprived families
Above Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 9.3% 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 Bretford 254 crimes · March 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Bretford 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.

83 Violence & Sexual Offences
73 Anti-Social Behaviour
21 Public Order
16 Criminal Damage & Arson
13 Other Theft
13 Vehicle Crime
10 Burglary
8 Shoplifting
5 Other Crime
4 Drugs
4 Weapons
3 Robbery
1 Theft from Person
Local Policing
Warwickshire Rugby Rural Central Visit force website →
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 5 stations

Rugby Train Station 5.4 miles
Canley Train Station 7.1 miles
Bedworth Train Station 7.1 miles
Kenilworth Train Station 9.1 miles
Tile Hill Train Station 9.3 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Marston 0.6 miles Brandon 1.4 miles Church Lawford 1.4 miles Wolston 1.4 miles Brinklow 1.4 miles Binley Woods 1.9 miles King's Newnham 1.9 miles Little Lawford 2.5 miles Cathiron 2.6 miles Easenhall 2.8 miles Binley 3.1 miles Ryton-on-Dunsmore 3.1 miles

Local Government

District Rugby
County Warwickshire
Ward Hillmorton
Constituency Rugby
Parish Rugby, unparished area
Region West Midlands

Streets in CV23 30 shown View all streets

A361 1 A426 5 A427 3 Aikman Green 1 Allans Close 1 Allans Lane 1 Almond Close 1 Angwin Avenue 1 Anker Drive 1 Anns Lane 1 Anthorn Close 1 Arnills Way 1 Arnold Drive 1 Arthur James Drive 2 Ashleigh Close 1 Ashman Avenue 2 Aster Drive 1 Avens Close 1 Avocet Close 3 Avon Street 2 Avon Way 1 B4029 1 B4112 1 Back Lane 3 Badger Close 1 Bailey Road 1 Bailey's Lane 1 Balding Close 1 Barby Lane 2 Barby Road 1

Postcodes in CV23 50 shown View all postcodes

CV23 0AB CV23 0AD CV23 0AE CV23 0AF CV23 0AG CV23 0AH CV23 0AJ CV23 0AL CV23 0AN CV23 0AP CV23 0AQ CV23 0AS CV23 0AT CV23 0AU CV23 0BA CV23 0BB CV23 0BD CV23 0BE CV23 0BF CV23 0BG CV23 0BH CV23 0BJ CV23 0BL CV23 0BN CV23 0BP CV23 0BQ CV23 0BS CV23 0BT CV23 0BU CV23 0BW CV23 0BX CV23 0BY CV23 0BZ CV23 0DA CV23 0DB CV23 0DD CV23 0DE CV23 0DF CV23 0DG CV23 0DH CV23 0DJ CV23 0DL CV23 0DN CV23 0DP CV23 0DQ CV23 0DR CV23 0DS CV23 0DT CV23 0DU CV23 0DW