Town Pop. 680

Living in Ashton under Hill: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ashton under Hill is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Ashton under Hill most outperforms the national norm: 85/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 18 places in the WR11 postcode district. Against the wider WR11 district average of 54/100, that is 10 points below. On broadband specifically, Ashton under Hill sits 32 points above the WR11 district figure of 53/100. For the surrounding area, see WR11 postcode district.

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Ashton under Hill scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
73.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Vehicle crime 13 crimes
↑ 298% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Violence and sexual offences 10 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 151% above national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 8 crimes
  2. 2 The Groaten 7 crimes
  3. 3 Cornfield Way 5 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 4.055 · PM2.5 5.947 · PM10 9.941 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Ashton-under-Hill First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Bredon Hill AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital15.1 mi
Warwick Hospital24.3 mi
Solihull Hospital27.2 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust3.7 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Nederlof and Partners4 mi
GP capacity1,681 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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)79%
available across Wychavon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate53.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.7%Unemployed2.1%Retired34.6%Student3%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.3%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary17.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.7%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership77.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
Council tax Wychavon · 2026-27
A £1,582
B £1,846
C £2,109
D £2,373
E £2,900
F £3,428
G £3,955
H £4,746
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Evesham 4.6 mi
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury 5.3 mi
Pershore 6.8 mi
J8 M5 5.5 mi
J9 M5 5.8 mi
J8 M5 5.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ashton under Hill 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

Sedgeberrow 27 1.6 mi away ⇄
Elmley Castle 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Alderton (Tewkesbury) 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Kemerton 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Little Comberton 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Great Comberton 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Evesham 59 4.1 mi away ⇄
Cropthorne 40 4.1 mi away ⇄
Kinsham 54 4.3 mi away ⇄
Bredon 50 4.5 mi away ⇄
New Town 42 4.7 mi away ⇄
Childswickham 39 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashton under Hill a nice place to live?

Ashton under Hill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ashton under Hill is 44/100, 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 Ashton under Hill?

Ashton under Hill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 50 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ashton under Hill?

Among the top-rated schools in Ashton under Hill is Ashton-under-Hill First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Ashton under Hill in total.

Ashton under Hill in context

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Postcode districts in Ashton under Hill

WR11 54 ⇄

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