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Living in Broadwas: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Broadwas comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadwas places 2nd of 8 in the WR6 postcode district. The WR6 district averages 32/100, putting Broadwas 13 points above its own postcode area.

Its bills score runs 16 points above the WR6 district's 44/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90). Schools (17), healthcare (17), lifestyle (23) and transport (29) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: WR6 postcode district.

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Broadwas scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
936.5 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 39 crimes
↑ 829% above national average
Burglary 23 crimes
↑ 5114% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 1435% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 526% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 998% above national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 13 crimes
  2. 2 Weston Hill 13 crimes
  3. 3 Harrison Gardens 11 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 3.388 · PM2.5 5.635 · PM10 10.094 µg/m³
78
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area
1Good
  • Broadwas CofE Aided Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
Healthcare
17
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital17.5 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital23.1 mi
Russells Hall Hospital23.2 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryKnightwick Surgery1.7 mi
GP capacity2,717 patients per GP
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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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)71.9%
available across Malvern Hills
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
76.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
76.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 5 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate57.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.5%Unemployed1.7%Retired30.4%Student3%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.4%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary16.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.9%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership83.9%
Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
60
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
29
Malvern Link 5 mi
Worcester Foregate Street 5.7 mi
Great Malvern 6.1 mi
J7 M5 7.5 mi
J7 M5 7.7 mi
J6 M5 8.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Broadwas 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

Martley 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bransford 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Leigh Sinton 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Lower Broadheath 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Rushwick 56 4.0 mi away ⇄
Collett's Green 40 4.6 mi away ⇄
Hallow 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Clifton upon Teme 34 4.8 mi away ⇄
Powick 40 5.0 mi away ⇄
Cradley 41 5.2 mi away ⇄
Westfield (Herefordshire) 42 5.5 mi away ⇄
Great Malvern 56 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Broadwas a nice place to live?

Broadwas has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Broadwas is 45/100, 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 Broadwas?

Broadwas is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 118 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Broadwas?

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

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Postcode districts in Broadwas

WR6 32 ⇄

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