Town Pop. 714

Living in Belbroughton: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Belbroughton is 49/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 51/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 32/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the DY9 postcode district, Belbroughton ranks 5th. It scores 9 points below the DY9 postcode district as a whole, which averages 58/100. Its healthcare score runs 16 points below the DY9 district's 67/100. For the surrounding area, see DY9 postcode district.

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Belbroughton scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
100.8 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 26 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 340% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Queens Hill 9 crimes
  2. 2 Church Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Woodhouse Orchard 6 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 6.24 · PM2.5 6.35 · PM10 10.292 µg/m³
74
Green Space 31
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Belbroughton CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
51
A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital7.3 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital9.5 mi
Greet Urgent Care Centre11.4 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,633 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
32
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across Bromsgrove
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
58%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
58%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate57.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.6%Unemployed1.8%Retired28.5%Student4.1%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.7%Skilled & technical31.1%Routine & elementary16.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.7%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership75.8%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax Bromsgrove · 2026-27
A £1,653
B £1,928
C £2,204
D £2,479
E £3,030
F £3,581
G £4,132
H £4,958
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
24
Hagley 2.5 mi
Blakedown 2.7 mi
Stourbridge Junction 3.9 mi
J4A M5 3 mi
J4 M5 3.1 mi
J4 M5 3.1 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Belbroughton 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

Holy Cross 44 1.1 mi away ⇄
Lower Clent 47 1.8 mi away ⇄
Hagley 54 2.2 mi away ⇄
Fairfield 50 2.3 mi away ⇄
Dodford 53 2.5 mi away ⇄
Blakedown 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Romsley 31 3.0 mi away ⇄
Catshill 60 3.5 mi away ⇄
Mustow Green 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hunnington 32 3.7 mi away ⇄
Stourbridge 67 4.3 mi away ⇄
Bromsgrove 60 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Belbroughton a nice place to live?

Belbroughton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Belbroughton is 49/100, 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 Belbroughton?

Belbroughton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 72 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Belbroughton?

Among the top-rated schools in Belbroughton is Belbroughton CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Belbroughton in total.

Belbroughton in context

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Postcode districts in Belbroughton

DY9 58 ⇄

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