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Living in Abberley: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Abberley comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Economic health is where Abberley most outperforms the national norm: 90/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 8 places in the WR6 postcode district. Against the wider WR6 district average of 32/100, that is 13 points above. On economic health specifically, Abberley sits 21 points above the WR6 district figure of 69/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WR6 postcode district.

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Abberley scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
274 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 27 crimes
↑ 178% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 1171% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 303% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 269% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Common 21 crimes
  2. 2 Church Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 6 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 3.5 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 9 µg/m³
79
Green Space 33
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Abberley Parochial VC Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
34
A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital17.1 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital21.8 mi
Hereford County Hospital22 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryGreat Witley Surgery1.2 mi
GP capacity936 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband
10
Full fibre (FTTP)71.9%
available across Malvern Hills
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
20.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
20.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
90
Employment rate58.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.9%Unemployed1.6%Retired29.1%Student4.8%Other inactive5.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.7%Skilled & technical37.7%Routine & elementary14.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.3%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership82.9%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
Council tax Malvern Hills · 2026-27
A £1,634
B £1,906
C £2,179
D £2,451
E £2,996
F £3,540
G £4,085
H £4,902
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Hartlebury 6.8 mi
Kidderminster 7.9 mi
Droitwich Spa 9.6 mi
J5 M5 10.8 mi
J5 M5 11 mi
J6 M5 11.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Abberley in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Great Witley 41 0.8 mi away ⇄
Eardiston 34 3.1 mi away ⇄
Clows Top 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Callow Hill 31 3.8 mi away ⇄
Clifton upon Teme 34 4.2 mi away ⇄
Far Forest 39 4.6 mi away ⇄
Lem Hill 36 4.6 mi away ⇄
Stourport-on-Severn 51 4.6 mi away ⇄
Martley 37 4.9 mi away ⇄
Lower Heath 35 4.9 mi away ⇄
Bewdley 49 5.4 mi away ⇄
Holt Fleet 43 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Abberley a nice place to live?

Abberley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Abberley is 45/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Abberley?

Abberley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 80 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Abberley?

Among the top-rated schools in Abberley is Abberley Parochial VC Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Abberley in total.

Abberley in context

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Postcode districts in Abberley

WR6 32 ⇄

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