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Living in Broadway: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Broadway is 55/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 47/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. That is the highest score of the 4 places in the WR12 postcode district.

The WR12 district averages 45/100, putting Broadway 10 points above its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 22 points above the WR12 district's 25/100. Safety (90) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WR12 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

64.2 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 51 crimes

↓ 39% below national average

Anti-social behaviour 29 crimes

↓ 24% below national average

Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Burglary 15 crimes

↑ 71% above national average

Other theft 14 crimes

≈ similar to national average

other 36 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Russell Square 20 crimes
2 Parking Area 14 crimes
3 Shopping Area 10 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 3.9 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³

Green Space 78

Parks Adequate 3

Sports Pitches Adequate 2

Allotments None

Golf Courses Some 1

Tennis Courts Adequate 6

Bowling Greens Some 1

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

2 schools in area · 3 within 4km

2Good

Broadway First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
St Mary's Catholic 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

A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital19.3 mi

Warwick Hospital20.5 mi

The Horton General Hospital21.7 mi

Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust0.2 mi

Routine referral (median)3 wks

Treated within 18 weeks90%

1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'

GP capacity1,084 patients per GP

1dentist2pharmacies

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

Full fibre (FTTP)79%

available across Wychavon

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

86.3%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

86.3%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

98.9%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 78 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate46.2%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed46.2%Unemployed1.4%Retired42.8%Student1.9%Other inactive7.7%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial39.7%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary24.1%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications20.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)13.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.8%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%

Home ownership70.2%

Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Honeybourne 4.5 mi

Evesham 5.6 mi

Moreton-in-Marsh 7.5 mi

J9 M5 11.5 mi

J8 M5 11.6 mi

J9 M5 11.7 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Adequate 4

Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 10

Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2

Retail Shopping Ample 64

Takeaways Some 1

Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£352,500	16

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Broadway a nice place to live?

Broadway is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Broadway is 55/100, 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 Broadway?

Broadway is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 161 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Broadway?

Among the top-rated schools in Broadway are Broadway First School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Broadway in total.

What are house prices like in Broadway?

The current median house price in Broadway is £352,500, around 24% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%.

Broadway in context

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Postcode districts in Broadway

WR12 45 ⇄

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