Town Pop. 1,062

Living in Bretforton: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bretforton comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100. Among the 18 scored places sharing the WR11 postcode district, Bretforton ranks 7th.

Against the wider WR11 district average of 54/100, that is 12 points below. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WR11 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
40.5 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 18 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 75% below national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Weston Road 6 crimes
  2. 2 Holly Close 5 crimes
  3. 3 Clayfield Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 3.992 · PM2.5 6.186 · PM10 10.191 µg/m³
76
Green Space 8
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
29
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Bretforton Village SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsWarwick Hospital17.9 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital22 mi
The Horton General Hospital22.3 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryDeMontfort Medical Centre3 mi
GP capacity1,185 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
50
Full fibre (FTTP)79%
available across Wychavon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
77.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
77.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate56.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired31.2%Student1.7%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.3%Skilled & technical38.5%Routine & elementary27.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.4%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership65.6%
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
18
Honeybourne 1.5 mi
Evesham 3.4 mi
Pershore 9.1 mi
J8 M5 11.8 mi
J8 M5 11.9 mi
J9 M5 12.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
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 £285,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£263k £276k £290k £303k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Honeybourne 37 1.2 mi away ⇄
Badsey 44 1.3 mi away ⇄
Blackminster 54 1.4 mi away ⇄
South Littleton 40 1.8 mi away ⇄
Middle Littleton 39 1.9 mi away ⇄
Weston-sub-Edge 36 2.0 mi away ⇄
Wickhamford 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
North Littleton 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Offenham 53 2.4 mi away ⇄
Willersey 47 2.9 mi away ⇄
Pebworth 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Evesham 59 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bretforton a nice place to live?

Bretforton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bretforton is 42/100, 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 Bretforton?

Bretforton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 43 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bretforton?

Among the top-rated schools in Bretforton is Bretforton Village School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bretforton in total.

What are house prices like in Bretforton?

The current median house price in Bretforton is £285,000, in line with the England and Wales average.

Bretforton in context

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Postcode districts in Bretforton

WR11 54 ⇄

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