Area Guides
A spotlight on Stratford-Upon-Avon
Ranked #7 of 20 in the Rightmove UK 'Happy at Home Index' for 2020, Stratford-Upon-Avon is a major tourist destination thanks to it being the birthplace of the world’s most famous bard, William Shakespeare. A beautiful market town set in the Warwickshire countryside, Stratford is culturally and historically rich, making it a truly exciting place to live.
With an average asking price of £354k, Stratford is above the UK average of £324k, but it’s clear why its residents are some of the happiest in the country.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Stratford boasts over 800 years of history, and culture is at the heart of this town. Once you’ve dodged the inevitable tourist traps, you can immerse yourself in plays, live music, arthouse cinema and the bi-annual @stratfordlitfest. If you’re into local produce, the farmers market on Rother Street is packed with artisanal treats.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Close to the M40 and easily commutable to Birmingham, Stratford is ideally positioned for professionals and families, who have access to a great selection of state and independent schools. The town is surrounded by stunning countryside, so is the perfect hub to explore from, or you can simply meander along the local canal network.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Stratford's history has gifted the town with a host of prestigious and diverse properties. Offering up Regency townhouses, idyllic country cottages, town centre apartments and Georgian mansions.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Whilst it is positively dripping in theatrical heritage, Stratford-Upon-Avon is also a modern market town offering a plethora of shopping and leisure options. It’s ample green spaces and thriving community sets Stratford apart as one of the happiest places to live - not only in the West Midlands but in the whole of the UK.
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