Town Pop. 271

Living in Cradley: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cradley comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 40/100 against a town median of 60/100. Cradley places 5th of 6 in the WR13 postcode district.

The WR13 district averages 47/100, putting Cradley 6 points below its own postcode area. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (94) also clears 80/100. For the surrounding area, see WR13 postcode district.

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Cradley scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
140.2 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 18 crimes
↑ 99% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 849% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Public order 2 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
other 1 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Malvern Oaks Close 9 crimes
  2. 2 Vinesend Lane 8 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 5 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 3.326 · PM2.5 5.558 · PM10 9.535 µg/m³
79
Green Space 16
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Cradley CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
23
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital14 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital18.7 mi
Lydney & District Hospital27.7 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryCradley Surgery0.7 mi
GP capacity995 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)84%
available across Herefordshire, County of
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
67.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
67.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate51.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.1%Unemployed2.4%Retired36.2%Student3.3%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary15.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)47.1%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership80.6%
Among the least-deprived 40% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
37
Council tax Herefordshire · 2026-27
A £1,716
B £2,002
C £2,288
D £2,574
E £3,146
F £3,718
G £4,290
H £5,148
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Malvern Link 2.9 mi
Great Malvern 3.1 mi
Colwall 3.3 mi
J2 M50 8.8 mi
J2 M50 8.9 mi
J7 M5 9.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
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 Cradley 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

Westfield (Herefordshire) 42 0.6 mi away ⇄
Great Malvern 56 3.0 mi away ⇄
Colwall Stone 50 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bosbury 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Leigh Sinton 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Malvern Wells 48 4.3 mi away ⇄
Wellington Heath 46 4.5 mi away ⇄
Broadwas 45 5.2 mi away ⇄
Bransford 36 5.2 mi away ⇄
Hanley Swan 43 5.6 mi away ⇄
Collett's Green 40 5.8 mi away ⇄
Welland 46 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cradley a nice place to live?

Cradley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cradley is 41/100, 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 Cradley?

Cradley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 38 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Cradley

WR13 47 ⇄

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