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Living in Blackminster: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Blackminster is 54/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 95/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 18 places in the WR11 postcode district.

Its broadband score runs 42 points above the WR11 district's 53/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). On the national picture that lands Blackminster in the top quarter of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: WR11 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Blackminster scores 54 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
223.3 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 34 crimes
↑ 240% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 243% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 471% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Laurels Avenue 10 crimes
  2. 2 Boat Lane 8 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 8 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.163 · PM2.5 6.264 · PM10 10.903 µg/m³
76
Green Space 14
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
33
2 schools in area · 14 within 4km
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • The Littletons Church of England AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Blackminster Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
18
A&E departmentsWarwick Hospital18.2 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital21.4 mi
Solihull Hospital22 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 Centre1.9 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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)79%
available across Wychavon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate61.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.3%Unemployed1.5%Retired27.2%Student2.4%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.7%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary30.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)28%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership73.7%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
67
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 C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
31
Evesham 2.2 mi
Honeybourne 2.7 mi
Pershore 7.7 mi
J8 M5 10.9 mi
J8 M5 10.9 mi
J9 M5 12 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Ample 31
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Blackminster 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

South Littleton 40 0.8 mi away ⇄
Middle Littleton 39 1.0 mi away ⇄
Badsey 44 1.1 mi away ⇄
Offenham 53 1.1 mi away ⇄
Bretforton 42 1.4 mi away ⇄
North Littleton 40 1.7 mi away ⇄
Wickhamford 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Evesham 59 2.3 mi away ⇄
Honeybourne 37 2.4 mi away ⇄
Norton (Norton and Lenchwick) 26 2.5 mi away ⇄
Harvington 40 2.9 mi away ⇄
Cleeve Prior 34 2.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Blackminster a nice place to live?

Blackminster is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Blackminster is 54/100, 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 Blackminster?

Blackminster is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 67 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Blackminster?

Among the top-rated schools in Blackminster is The Littletons Church of England Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Blackminster in total.

Blackminster in context

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Postcode districts in Blackminster

WR11 54 ⇄

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