Town Pop. 184

Living in Burcot (Bromsgrove): Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Burcot (Bromsgrove) comes out at 59/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Burcot (Bromsgrove) most outperforms the national norm: 90/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 8 scored places sharing the B60 postcode district, Burcot (Bromsgrove) ranks 3rd.

On broadband specifically, Burcot (Bromsgrove) sits 29 points above the B60 district figure of 61/100. That sits 9 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: economic health (95) and safety (93). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the B60 postcode district.

59
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Settlement area

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Burcot (Bromsgrove) scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
222.8 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 16 crimes
↑ 161% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 1143% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 426% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 240% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Laurel Bank Mews 6 crimes
  2. 2 St Catherine'S Road 5 crimes
  3. 3 Brookhouse Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 7 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
74
Green Space 38
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
35
1 school in area · 20 within 4km
1Good
  • Blackwell First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
37
A&E departmentsGreet Urgent Care Centre9.9 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital10.4 mi
Solihull Hospital11.4 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryDavenal House Surgery Partnership1.3 mi
GP capacity1,211 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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across Bromsgrove
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
95
Employment rate51.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.5%Unemployed2.7%Retired35.2%Student3.2%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial54.2%Skilled & technical31.2%Routine & elementary14.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)13.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.1%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)4%
Home ownership87.5%
Among the least-deprived 13% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax Bromsgrove · 2026-27
A £1,653
B £1,928
C £2,204
D £2,479
E £3,030
F £3,581
G £4,132
H £4,958
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
48
Barnt Green 1.8 mi
Bromsgrove 1.9 mi
Alvechurch 2.4 mi
J1 M42 1.1 mi
J4A M5 2.2 mi
J4A M5 2.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Burcot (Bromsgrove) 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

Blackwell (Bromsgrove) 51 0.6 mi away ⇄
Catshill 60 1.7 mi away ⇄
Barnt Green 55 1.7 mi away ⇄
Bromsgrove 60 1.7 mi away ⇄
Tardebigge 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
Alvechurch 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Fairfield 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Dodford 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hopwood 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bordesley 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Rowney Green 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Stoke Prior (Bromsgrove) 37 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Burcot (Bromsgrove) a nice place to live?

Burcot (Bromsgrove) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Burcot (Bromsgrove) is 59/100, 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 Burcot (Bromsgrove)?

Burcot (Bromsgrove) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 41 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Burcot (Bromsgrove)?

Among the top-rated schools in Burcot (Bromsgrove) is Blackwell First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Burcot (Bromsgrove) in total.

Burcot (Bromsgrove) in context

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Postcode districts in Burcot (Bromsgrove)

B60 58 ⇄

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