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Living in Childswickham: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Childswickham scores 39/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 40/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 4 scored places sharing the WR12 postcode district, Childswickham ranks 3rd.

Against the wider WR12 district average of 45/100, that is 6 points below. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (94) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see WR12 postcode district.

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Childswickham scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
79.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 16 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 68% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Possession of weapons 4 crimes
↑ 711% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pitchers Hill 11 crimes
  2. 2 Sandys Avenue 6 crimes
  3. 3 Wyckham Court 5 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 3.8 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
76
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital18.9 mi
Warwick Hospital21.2 mi
The Horton General Hospital23.5 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryNew Barn Close Surgery1.1 mi
GP capacity1,084 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
40
Full fibre (FTTP)79%
available across Wychavon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
67.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
67.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate54.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.1%Unemployed1.4%Retired34.2%Student2.8%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.5%Skilled & technical38.6%Routine & elementary21.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.7%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership77.9%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax Wychavon · 2026-27
A £1,582
B £1,846
C £2,109
D £2,373
E £2,900
F £3,428
G £3,955
H £4,746
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
15
Evesham 4.3 mi
Honeybourne 4.6 mi
Moreton-in-Marsh 9.1 mi
J8 M5 10.2 mi
J9 M5 10.3 mi
J9 M5 10.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Childswickham 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

Broadway 55 1.5 mi away ⇄
Wickhamford 43 1.7 mi away ⇄
Willersey 47 2.0 mi away ⇄
Stanton (Tewkesbury) 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
Badsey 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Sedgeberrow 27 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bretforton 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Weston-sub-Edge 36 3.5 mi away ⇄
Evesham 59 3.5 mi away ⇄
Blackminster 54 3.9 mi away ⇄
New Town 42 4.3 mi away ⇄
Honeybourne 37 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Childswickham a nice place to live?

Childswickham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Childswickham is 39/100, 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 Childswickham?

Childswickham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 44 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Childswickham in context

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Postcode districts in Childswickham

WR12 45 ⇄

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