Town Pop. 894

Living in Callow End: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Callow End is 37/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Of the 7 places sharing the WR2 postcode district, Callow End scores lowest.

The WR2 district averages 52/100, putting Callow End 15 points below its own postcode area. On transport specifically, Callow End sits 35 points below the WR2 district figure of 59/100. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: WR2 postcode district.

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Callow End scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
84
140.9 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 52 crimes
↑ 75% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 171% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 314% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Stocks Lane 25 crimes
  2. 2 Upton Road 14 crimes
  3. 3 Worcester Road 14 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.5 µg/m³
77
Green Space 17
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Callow End CofE Primary 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
13
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital18.8 mi
Hereford County Hospital20.3 mi
Russells Hall Hospital24.8 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs Lavin, Findlay, Remedios and Thompson3 mi
GP capacity1,865 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)71.9%
available across Malvern Hills
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
54
Employment rate50.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.2%Unemployed1.5%Retired38.2%Student2.5%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41%Skilled & technical37.7%Routine & elementary21.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)34%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership75.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
Worcestershire Parkway 3.5 mi
Worcester Foregate Street 3.6 mi
Malvern Link 3.6 mi
J7 M5 2.7 mi
J7 M5 3.4 mi
J6 M5 5.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Callow End 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

Kempsey 39 1.1 mi away ⇄
Powick 40 1.1 mi away ⇄
Collett's Green 40 1.3 mi away ⇄
Norton (Norton Juxta Kempsey) 48 2.4 mi away ⇄
Rushwick 56 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bransford 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Whittington (Wychavon) 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Leigh Sinton 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Worcester 60 3.8 mi away ⇄
Great Malvern 56 3.9 mi away ⇄
Upper Wolverton 0 4.4 mi away ⇄
Hanley Swan 43 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Callow End a nice place to live?

Callow End has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Callow End is 37/100, 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 Callow End?

Callow End is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 84/100. There were 126 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Callow End?

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

Callow End in context

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Postcode districts in Callow End

WR2 52 ⇄

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