Town Pop. 168

Living in Bromesberrow Heath: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bromesberrow Heath is 34/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Of the 4 places sharing the HR8 postcode district, Bromesberrow Heath scores lowest.

The HR8 district averages 42/100, putting Bromesberrow Heath 8 points below its own postcode area. That sits 16 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). For the surrounding area, see HR8 postcode district.

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Bromesberrow Heath scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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HR8 1AA HR8 2AA HR8 9JN HR8

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
458.3 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 23 crimes
↑ 311% above national average
Burglary 17 crimes
↑ 2791% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 448% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 668% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 632% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Western Way 20 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 13 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 7 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 3.643 · PM2.5 5.615 · PM10 9.933 µg/m³
78
Green Space 13
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Bromesberrow St Mary's Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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 departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital10.9 mi
Hereford County Hospital13.9 mi
Lydney & District Hospital19.2 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryLedbury Health Partnership3.3 mi
GP capacity1,288 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)79.2%
available across Forest of Dean
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
1.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
1.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate55.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.4%Unemployed1.9%Retired31.2%Student3%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42%Skilled & technical40.3%Routine & elementary17.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.6%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership75.3%
Among the most-deprived 36% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Forest of Dean · 2026-27
A £1,629
B £1,900
C £2,172
D £2,443
E £2,986
F £3,529
G £4,072
H £4,886
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 Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
18
Ledbury 3.8 mi
Colwall 6 mi
Great Malvern 8.4 mi
J2 M50 1 mi
J2 M50 1.3 mi
J3 M50 5.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bromesberrow Heath 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

Redmarley D'Abitot 36 1.5 mi away ⇄
Dymock 34 2.5 mi away ⇄
Botloe's Green 46 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ledbury 51 3.3 mi away ⇄
The Scarr 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Corse 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Newent 49 4.6 mi away ⇄
Wellington Heath 46 4.8 mi away ⇄
Welland 46 5.8 mi away ⇄
Gorsley Common 35 5.8 mi away ⇄
Colwall Stone 50 5.9 mi away ⇄
Malvern Wells 48 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bromesberrow Heath a nice place to live?

Bromesberrow Heath has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bromesberrow Heath is 34/100, 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 Bromesberrow Heath?

Bromesberrow Heath is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 77 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Bromesberrow Heath in context

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Postcode districts in Bromesberrow Heath

HR8 42 ⇄

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