DIY InventoryInventory and check-in reports in Stratford-on-Avon
Stratford-on-Avon is a large rural district with the highest average house price in the West Midlands. Private renting is below the national average, with lets concentrated in Stratford-upon-Avon itself and the market towns. Many homes are listed timber-framed or stone cottages in conservation areas, while the towns and larger villages have grown with big new-build estates. Tourism and the theatre bring short lets and some staff housing in the town.
Homes sold in Stratford-on-Avon in the last 12 months
| Type | Sales | Average price |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 600 | £625,912 |
| Semi-detached | 449 | £353,578 |
| Terraced | 345 | £323,896 |
| Flat or maisonette | 155 | £188,003 |
| Other | 58 | £808,590 |
HM Land Registry Price Paid Data since 27 October 2025, updated monthly. Look up any address in the free property report.
What to check at a Stratford-on-Avon check-in
- Timber-framed and listed cottages: photograph beams, uneven floors, small leaded or single-glazed windows and any cracks in plaster.
- Rural homes off the gas grid: record the oil tank or LPG bottles, the fuel level and the boiler service label.
- Homes with wood burners or open fires: photograph the stove, glass, hearth and the chimney sweep certificate.
- New-build estates in Wellesbourne, Southam and Shipston: note snagging marks, garden fences, turf and parking spaces.
- Cottages near the River Avon and Stour: check ground floors and walls for damp or past flood marks.
Do it yourself in Stratford-on-Avon
- No clerk to book: do it whenever you have the keys, before the tenant moves in or with them there.
- £30 a report instead of a clerk’s fee for every check-in, inspection and check-out.
- The check-out starts from the check-in and shows what has changed, photos side by side.
- Prefer paper? Use the free inventory template.
Areas of Stratford-on-Avon
Stratford-upon-AvonAlcesterShipston-on-StourSouthamWellesbourneHenley-in-ArdenStudleyBidford-on-Avon
Letting in Stratford-on-Avon
Licensing, safety certificates, deposits and the local figures, for landlords.
Renting in Stratford-on-Avon
Your check-in, getting your deposit back, and where to get help locally.
Free property report
EPC, sold prices, crime, flood risk and rental yield for any Stratford-on-Avon postcode.
Inventories in Stratford-on-Avon: questions
How much does an inventory clerk cost in Stratford-on-Avon?
Clerks usually charge per visit, more for bigger or furnished homes, so a check-in and a check-out together often come to a few hundred pounds. With DIY Inventory each report is £30, whatever the size, and you can do it as soon as you have the keys.
What is the average rent in Stratford-on-Avon?
£1,143 a month (ONS, July 2026), up 5.5% on a year earlier. Rents vary a lot by street and type of home; the free property report shows sold prices, the EPC and more for any Stratford-on-Avon postcode.
Do landlords need a licence in Stratford-on-Avon?
Selective licensing: No selective licensing scheme. Additional HMO licensing: No additional HMO licensing scheme; only mandatory licensing applies, for HMOs with five or more people from two or more households sharing facilities. Check the council’s own page before letting, as schemes change.
Can I do my own check-in inventory in Stratford-on-Avon?
Yes. Landlords, agents and tenants can do it on a phone: a photo checklist for every room, the date and time stamped on every photo, every item’s condition, and both sides sign. The PDF is ready the moment it’s signed.
Will a DIY inventory stand up in a deposit dispute?
Deposit schemes (DPS, TDS, mydeposits) decide on the evidence, above all the condition at check-in compared with check-out. Dated photos of every room, signed by both sides, are exactly that evidence.
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