Town Pop. 2,209

Living in Badsey: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Badsey is 44/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 37/100 against a town median of 60/100. Badsey places 4th of 18 in the WR11 postcode district.

It scores 10 points below the WR11 postcode district as a whole, which averages 54/100. On lifestyle specifically, Badsey sits 21 points below the WR11 district figure of 53/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WR11 postcode district.

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Badsey scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
77.4 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 81 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Public order 18 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Chapel Street 12 crimes
  2. 2 Pitchers Hill 11 crimes
  3. 3 The Parks 10 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.297 · PM2.5 6.237 · PM10 10.046 µg/m³
76
Green Space 16
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 14 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Badsey First SchoolPrimary · 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
16
A&E departmentsWarwick Hospital18.7 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital20.4 mi
Solihull Hospital22.9 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryDeMontfort Medical Centre2 mi
GP capacity1,557 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
37
Full fibre (FTTP)79%
available across Wychavon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 49 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate55.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.6%Unemployed1.8%Retired31.2%Student2.8%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.9%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary25%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.5%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership75.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
28
Evesham 2.4 mi
Honeybourne 2.8 mi
Pershore 8.1 mi
J8 M5 10.6 mi
J8 M5 10.7 mi
J9 M5 11.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £388,750 24
Detached £461,716 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£238k £320k £404k £485k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Blackminster 54 1.1 mi away ⇄
Wickhamford 43 1.1 mi away ⇄
Bretforton 42 1.3 mi away ⇄
South Littleton 40 1.9 mi away ⇄
Offenham 53 1.9 mi away ⇄
Evesham 59 2.1 mi away ⇄
Middle Littleton 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
Honeybourne 37 2.5 mi away ⇄
North Littleton 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Childswickham 39 2.8 mi away ⇄
Weston-sub-Edge 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Willersey 47 3.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Badsey a nice place to live?

Badsey has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Badsey 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 Badsey?

Badsey is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 171 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Badsey?

The current median house price in Badsey is £388,750, around 36% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £461,716. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 18%. There were 24 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Badsey in context

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Postcode districts in Badsey

WR11 54 ⇄

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