Town Pop. 755

Living in Callow Hill: Liveability Score 31/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Callow Hill is 31/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 13/100 against a town median of 60/100. Of the 3 places sharing the DY12 postcode district, Callow Hill scores lowest.

The DY12 district averages 42/100, putting Callow Hill 11 points below its own postcode area. On environment specifically, Callow Hill sits 9 points above the DY12 district figure of 63/100. That sits 19 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DY12 postcode district.

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Callow Hill scores 31 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
43
533.8 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 195 crimes
↑ 676% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 49 crimes
↑ 327% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 33 crimes
↑ 543% above national average
Other theft 31 crimes
↑ 563% above national average
Public order 26 crimes
↑ 429% above national average
other 69 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 67 crimes
  2. 2 Load Street 46 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 39 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 3.5 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
79
Green Space 57
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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
14
A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital13.7 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital19.2 mi
New Cross Hospital19.5 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryBewdley Medical Centre2.7 mi
GP capacity1,808 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
13
Full fibre (FTTP)81.9%
available across Wyre Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
46.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
46.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
92.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 52 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate50.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.9%Unemployed2.4%Retired34.6%Student3.4%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.3%Skilled & technical37.4%Routine & elementary20.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.1%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership77.3%
Among the most-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
38
Council tax Wyre Forest · 2026-27
A £1,675
B £1,954
C £2,233
D £2,512
E £3,070
F £3,628
G £4,187
H £5,024
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
19
Kidderminster 6 mi
Hartlebury 6.8 mi
Blakedown 9 mi
J5 M5 11.8 mi
J5 M5 12.1 mi
J4A M5 12.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Callow Hill 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

Far Forest 39 1.1 mi away ⇄
Lem Hill 36 1.5 mi away ⇄
Clows Top 37 2.3 mi away ⇄
Bewdley 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Trimpley 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Abberley 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Stourport-on-Severn 51 4.2 mi away ⇄
Eardiston 34 4.6 mi away ⇄
Great Witley 41 4.6 mi away ⇄
Cleobury Mortimer 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Lower Heath 35 5.1 mi away ⇄
Kidderminster 58 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Callow Hill a nice place to live?

Callow Hill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Callow Hill is 31/100, 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 Hill?

Callow Hill has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 43/100. There were 403 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Callow Hill in context

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Postcode districts in Callow Hill

DY12 42 ⇄
DY14 40 ⇄

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