Stratford-on-Avon: population and statistics
Stratford-on-Avon has a population of 148,772 (2025) across 977.9 km², or 152 people per km². It ranks 181 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +21.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 148,772 residents
- 977.9 km²
- 152 people/km²
Stratford-on-Avon in numbers
Population of Stratford-on-Avon over time
Stratford-on-Avon had 122,850 residents in 2015 and 148,772 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 131,979 |
| 2021 | 135,946 |
| 2022 | 138,797 |
| 2023 | 143,080 |
| 2024 | 146,196 |
| 2025 | 148,772 |
All indicators for Stratford-on-Avon
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Stratford-on-Avon | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 25.8% | 19.1% | 20.4% | ranked 60 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 16.2% | 18.9% | 17.4% | ranked 258 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Stratford-on-Avon | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 68,170 dwellings | 2,655,660 | 27,429,300 | ranked 156 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 22.5% | 32.0% | 31.6% | ranked 255 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 29.1% | 17.6% | 18.1% | ranked 16 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 59,463 households | 150,800 | 61,440 | ranked 172 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 87.4% | 83.4% | 84.7% | ranked 115 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 11.1% | 16.2% | 14.8% | ranked 224 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 72.6% | 63.2% | 67.3% | ranked 52 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 14.1% | 18.1% | 17.6% | ranked 273 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 13.3% | 18.5% | 14.3% | ranked 195 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £396,753 | £251,154 | £272,474 | ranked 78 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 1.6% | 2.2% | 2.2% | ranked 205 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Stratford-on-Avon | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.2% | ranked 204 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 59.8% | 75.3% | 76.7% | ranked 288 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 9.0% | 7.9% | 7.8% | ranked 108 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 12.3% | 2.9% | 0.9% | ranked 33 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Stratford-on-Avon | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 9,130 sites | 255,340 | 3,232,440 | ranked 121 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 61.4 per 1,000 | 41.1 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 30 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 8,200 businesses | 219,540 | 2,786,975 | ranked 112 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £41,280 | £37,210 | £38,490 | ranked 114 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Stratford-on-Avon | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 78.2% | 73.9% | 76.3% | ranked 133 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 2.2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | ranked 306 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Stratford-on-Avon | West Midlands | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 11.1% | 21.9% | 18.5% | ranked 302 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 30 local authorities in West Midlands, Stratford-on-Avon ranks 13 by population.
Households without a car or van: 11.1% in Stratford-on-Avon, compared with an average of 21.9% in West Midlands and 23.5% across the UK.
Dwellings built since 2000: 29.1% in Stratford-on-Avon, compared with an average of 17.6% in West Midlands and 18.6% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Professional, scientific and technical, with 17.8% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in West Midlands for “Population change over 10 years”.
- Number 1 in West Midlands for “Dwellings built since 2000”.
- “Households without a car or van”: lower than in 96% of local authorities.
- “Dwellings built since 2000”: higher than in 95% of local authorities.
- “Business sites per 1,000 residents”: higher than in 92% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 136,961 football pitches.
- The nearest local authority is Warwick, 15.8 km away.
Business sectors: Stratford-on-Avon
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Professional, scientific and technical17.8% ×1.3
- Wholesale and retail trade14.0% ×0.9
- Construction11.1% ×0.9
- Administrative and support services8.5% ×1.0
- Agriculture, forestry and fishing8.5% ×1.9
- Accommodation and food services6.4% ×0.9
- Information and communication5.3% ×0.9
- Real estate5.2% ×1.2
Where is Stratford-on-Avon?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Stratford-on-Avon?
Stratford-on-Avon has 148,772 residents (2025), ranking 181 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Stratford-on-Avon?
Stratford-on-Avon covers 977.9 km², with a density of 152 people per km².
Is the population of Stratford-on-Avon growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Stratford-on-Avon went from 122,850 to 148,772, a change of +21.1%.
Where is Stratford-on-Avon?
Stratford-on-Avon is in West Midlands (region). Latitude 52.190, longitude −1.709.
Households without a car or van: what is the figure for Stratford-on-Avon?
In Stratford-on-Avon, “Households without a car or van” stands at 11.1% (2021), ranking 302 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 18.5%.
Dwellings built since 2000: what is the figure for Stratford-on-Avon?
In Stratford-on-Avon, “Dwellings built since 2000” stands at 29.1% (2026), ranking 16 of 318 local authorities; the UK median is 18.1%.
Which local authorities border Stratford-on-Avon?
The nearest to Stratford-on-Avon are Warwick (16 km), Redditch (19 km), Solihull (26 km), Wychavon (27 km), Coventry (28 km).