Town Pop. 2,969

Living in Astwood Bank: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Astwood Bank is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 47/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 22/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the B96 postcode district. Safety (93) and economic health (87) sit at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: lifestyle (17) and schools (28). Wider context for the surrounding area: B96 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
57.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 60 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
Burglary 19 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
other 43 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 31 crimes
  2. 2 Evesham Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Puddlestone Close 7 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10 µg/m³
76
Green Space 20
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
28
3 schools in area · 15 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good1Ungraded
  • St Augustine's Catholic High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Astwood Bank Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Ridgeway Secondary SchoolSecondary · 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
47
A&E departmentsSolihull Hospital12.4 mi
Greet Urgent Care Centre13.2 mi
Warwick Hospital15 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,945 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
22
Full fibre (FTTP)49.4%
available across Redditch
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
62.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
62.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 78 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate59.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.2%Unemployed2.2%Retired28.9%Student3.2%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.2%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary17.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.1%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership80.3%
Among the least-deprived 15% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Redditch · 2026-27
A £1,642
B £1,916
C £2,189
D £2,463
E £3,010
F £3,558
G £4,105
H £4,926
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
30
Redditch 3.4 mi
Alvechurch 6.3 mi
Bromsgrove 6.4 mi
J3 M42 7.1 mi
J3 M42 7.2 mi
J2 M42 7.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £347,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£234k £330k £430k £526k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Sambourne 42 1.0 mi away ⇄
New End 36 1.4 mi away ⇄
Studley 54 1.9 mi away ⇄
Feckenham 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
Cladswell 37 2.2 mi away ⇄
Redditch 58 2.9 mi away ⇄
Kings Coughton 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Mappleborough Green 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
Inkberrow 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Alcester 53 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bordesley 0 4.9 mi away ⇄
Hanbury 36 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Astwood Bank a nice place to live?

Astwood Bank is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Astwood Bank is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Astwood Bank?

Astwood Bank is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 170 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Astwood Bank?

Among the top-rated schools in Astwood Bank are St Augustine's Catholic High School and Astwood Bank Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Astwood Bank in total.

What are house prices like in Astwood Bank?

The current median house price in Astwood Bank is £347,000, around 22% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 23%.

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Postcode districts in Astwood Bank

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