Town Pop. 544

Living in Cropthorne: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cropthorne scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 33/100 against a town median of 60/100. Cropthorne places 5th of 14 in the WR10 postcode district.

On economic health specifically, Cropthorne sits 12 points above the WR10 district figure of 63/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: WR10 postcode district.

40
OUT OF 100
Below Avg
Score for:

Settlement area

The built-up area boundary and the postcodes its score is averaged from, each shaded by its own score. Clustered pins are other settlements. Tap one to view or compare it, or zoom in to reveal more.

Loading map…

Each postcode is coloured by its own overall score on the default weighting. Scores are filled in as postcodes get searched on the site, so a blue dot just means that postcode hasn't been scored yet.

Cropthorne scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

See the exact score for any postcode, side by side with Cropthorne.
Or compare:
WR10 1AA WR10 2AA WR10 3AA WR10 9AP WR10

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
163.6 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 37 crimes
↑ 104% above national average
Vehicle crime 13 crimes
↑ 398% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 426% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 171% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
Loading map…
  1. 1 Further/Higher Educational Building 11 crimes
  2. 2 Smokey Lane 8 crimes
  3. 3 Boston Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.2 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
77
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Cropthorne-with-Charlton CofE First SchoolPrimary · 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
8
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital18.6 mi
Warwick Hospital21.7 mi
Solihull Hospital23.5 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryMerstow Green Medical Practice2.4 mi
GP capacity1,463 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
33
Full fibre (FTTP)79%
available across Wychavon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
58.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
58.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate52.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.3%Unemployed2.5%Retired34.9%Student3.2%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.2%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary19.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.1%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership78.2%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
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 E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Evesham 2.4 mi
Pershore 3.6 mi
Honeybourne 7.2 mi
J8 M5 6.6 mi
J8 M5 6.8 mi
J1 M50 8.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

Places like Cropthorne Pro

Pick the categories you want to beat. Pro members see the most similar settlements that score higher in all of them.

Find somewhere like Cropthorne, but with a higher score in …

ProSimilar settlements is a Pro featureUpgrade to Pro

House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Cropthorne 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

Fladbury 41 1.0 mi away ⇄
Lower Moor 33 1.9 mi away ⇄
Little Comberton 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Elmley Castle 40 2.4 mi away ⇄
Wick (Wychavon) 51 2.5 mi away ⇄
Evesham 59 2.7 mi away ⇄
Wyre Piddle 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Great Comberton 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Norton (Norton and Lenchwick) 26 3.3 mi away ⇄
Pershore 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Throckmorton 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Pinvin 40 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cropthorne a nice place to live?

Cropthorne has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cropthorne is 40/100, 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 Cropthorne?

Cropthorne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 89 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cropthorne?

Among the top-rated schools in Cropthorne is Cropthorne-with-Charlton CofE First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Cropthorne in total.

Cropthorne in context

See the best places to live in Worcestershire, ranked

Postcode districts in Cropthorne

WR10 41 ⇄

Check your exact postcode

Get a personalised score for any UK postcode, tailored to what matters most to you.

Score my postcode