Town Pop. 193

Living in Bransford: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bransford comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 13/100 against a town median of 60/100. Bransford places 7th of 8 in the WR6 postcode district.

Its safety score runs 46 points above the WR6 district's 47/100. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WR6 postcode district.

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Bransford scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
373.1 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 25 crimes
↑ 289% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 1529% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 585% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 173% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 318% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Suffield Close 10 crimes
  2. 2 Old Bank Close 7 crimes
  3. 3 Dingle Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.111 · PM2.5 5.707 · PM10 9.636 µg/m³
78
Green Space 12
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
15

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital18.9 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital21.1 mi
Russells Hall Hospital23.8 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgerySt Johns House Medical Centre1.9 mi
GP capacity2,011 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
13
Full fibre (FTTP)71.9%
available across Malvern Hills
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
26.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
26.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate56.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.1%Unemployed1.7%Retired30.8%Student3.3%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.1%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary18.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.9%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership78.9%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
Council tax Malvern Hills · 2026-27
A £1,634
B £1,906
C £2,179
D £2,451
E £2,996
F £3,540
G £4,085
H £4,902
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
13
Malvern Link 3.4 mi
Worcester Foregate Street 3.5 mi
Worcester Shrub Hill 4 mi
J7 M5 4.7 mi
J7 M5 5 mi
J6 M5 6.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Bransford 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

Rushwick 56 1.5 mi away ⇄
Collett's Green 40 1.7 mi away ⇄
Leigh Sinton 41 1.7 mi away ⇄
Powick 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Lower Broadheath 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Broadwas 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Callow End 37 3.0 mi away ⇄
Worcester 60 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hallow 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Kempsey 39 4.0 mi away ⇄
Great Malvern 56 4.1 mi away ⇄
Norton (Norton Juxta Kempsey) 48 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bransford a nice place to live?

Bransford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bransford is 36/100, 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 Bransford?

Bransford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 72 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Bransford in context

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Postcode districts in Bransford

WR6 32 ⇄

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