Leamington Spa is a town and urban area that is located in the heart of Warwickshire, in the West Midlands region of England. Leamington Spa was originally built on a much smaller village known as Leamington Priors, 2 buildings of which can still be seen to the east of the Parish Church today. This sought-after town is known for its wide streets, Georgian and Edwardian architecture, and stunning green spaces. Desired by families, young professionals, and retirees, Leamington Spa is a great location that offers iconic Regency townhouses, Regency-style cottages, terraced properties, and apartments. The average property rate is around £350,000-£400,000, which is just beneath the London average of £530,000, although still a very high price for most families to be able to afford.
This thriving town offers plenty of excitement for its residents and tourists to enjoy. Leamington Spa is famous around the world for its mineral springs, as well as the beautiful Jephson Gardens, Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum, and Royal Spa Centre. Shopaholics aren't left out as there is a wonderful array of shop-til-you-drop options across Leamington Spa, with the Leamington Shopping Park, Royal Priors Shopping Centre, and Regent Court Shopping Centre. If residents are in the mood for some outdoor fun, they can head to the local Quarry Park Disc Golf, Warwick Racecourse, or Guys Cliffe House for an incredible day of exploration and activities.
Due to its popularity, Leamington Spa is an area that is targeted for crime. The town has a 4.4% lower crime rate than the rest of the West Midlands and a 10% higher crime rate than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
A great selection of parking places are available within Leamington Spa. Residents can find paid hourly parking within the local car parks of St Peters multi-storey Car Park, Chandos Street Car Park, Covent Garden multi-storey car park, and more. If long-term parking is required for convenience or work purposes, residents can search the online services of JustPark, Parkopedia, or Yourparkingspace for paid daily or monthly private parking.
Nightlife is slightly limited across Leamington Spa, with residents having options of mainly Bars and Pubs within the town centre. Some popular venues to visit are Moo, Clink Cellar Bar, Bedford Street Bar, and The Drawing Board. If residents prefer more of a lively nightlife, they can travel to the nearby hotspots of Coventry, Birmingham, or Nottingham, for further evening venues.
Families can choose from 5 ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted-rated schools within Leamington Spa. Some of the best options in the area consist of St Anthony's Catholic Primary School, Sydenham Primary School, and Emscote Infant School. For further and higher education, Leamington Spa is a great location for students as they have some impressive nearby options, some of which include Warwickshire College Royal Leamington Henley, University of Warwick, and Arden University.
Pet owners not only have a wide range of suitable properties to choose from for themselves and their furry friends, but also have a great selection of local parks within Leamington Spa which are perfect for exploring. Dog walkers and adventurers have many scenic green spaces to discover across Leamington Spa, some being Victoria Park, Mason Avenue Park, and Pump Room Gardens.
Leamington Spa train station offers 4 platforms which are mainly served by the CrossCountry and Chiltern Railways services. Residents can find frequent direct and connecting trains to the popular destinations of Birmingham Moor Street- 34m, Northampton- 1hr 5m, Gloucester- 1hr 36m, and London Marylebone- 1hr 28m. The nearest airport to Royal Leamington Spa is Birmingham (BHX) Airport which is reachable by car in 35 minutes via the M40 and M42. Buses also serve the area for local travel.