Town Pop. 10,421

Living in Catshill: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Catshill comes out at 60/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Catshill most outperforms the national norm: 52/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Among the 4 scored places sharing the B45 postcode district, Catshill ranks 2nd.

On healthcare specifically, Catshill sits 9 points below the B45 district figure of 61/100. That sits 10 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: broadband (84) and safety (81). Wider context for the surrounding area: B45 postcode district.

60
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Settlement area

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
79.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 325 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 147 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 63 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Other theft 59 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 55 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
other 183 crimes
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  1. 1 Parking Area 34 crimes
  2. 2 Poets Court 32 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 31 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 8.6 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
70
Green Space 36
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools
48
5 schools in area · 18 within 4km
5Good
  • Catshill First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Catshill Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Chadsgrove SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Lickey End First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Lickey Hills Primary School and NurseryPrimary · 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
52
A&E departmentsGreet Urgent Care Centre8.9 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital8.9 mi
Russells Hall Hospital9.1 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 7 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,280 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
84
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across Bromsgrove
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 212 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate59.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed59.9%Unemployed2.5%Retired26.2%Student3.2%Other inactive8.2%
Professional & managerial45.8%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary20.9%
No qualifications15.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.7%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership77.5%
Among the least-deprived 30% 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
54
Barnt Green 2.4 mi
Bromsgrove 3 mi
Alvechurch 3.6 mi
J1 M42 0.6 mi
J4 M5 0.8 mi
J4A M5 0.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
33
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £325,000 77
Detached £440,750 24
Semi-detached £325,000 31
Terraced £225,000 21
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£196k £288k £383k £475k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Catshill a nice place to live?

Catshill is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Catshill is 60/100, 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 Catshill?

Catshill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 832 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Catshill?

Among the top-rated schools in Catshill are Catshill First School, Catshill Middle School and Chadsgrove School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Catshill in total.

What are house prices like in Catshill?

The current median house price in Catshill is £325,000, around 14% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £440,750, semi-detached £325,000, terraced £225,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 6%. There were 77 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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