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Living in Dodford: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Dodford scores 53/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Dodford most outperforms the national norm: 97/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 5 scored places sharing the B61 postcode district, Dodford ranks 3rd.

The B61 district averages 58/100, putting Dodford 5 points below its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Dodford sits 26 points above the B61 district figure of 71/100. Safety (89) and economic health (82) sit at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see B61 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Dodford scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
371 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 29 crimes
↑ 208% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 272% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
↑ 679% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 498% above national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↑ 635% above national average
other 24 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 16 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 8 crimes
  3. 3 Bumble Hole Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 5.824 · PM2.5 6.232 · PM10 10.256 µg/m³
75
Green Space 35
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
32
1 school in area · 14 within 4km
1Good
  • Dodford First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital9.8 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital10.9 mi
Greet Urgent Care Centre11.8 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryCatshill Village Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity1,293 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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across Bromsgrove
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate58.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.5%Unemployed1.8%Retired29.8%Student3.9%Other inactive5.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.1%Skilled & technical37.2%Routine & elementary13.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.3%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership85.2%
Among the least-deprived 26% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
41
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 E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
28
Bromsgrove 3.3 mi
Barnt Green 4.6 mi
Blakedown 4.7 mi
J4A M5 1.2 mi
J4A M5 1.2 mi
J4A M5 1.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
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 Dodford 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

Fairfield 50 1.3 mi away ⇄
Catshill 60 2.2 mi away ⇄
Bromsgrove 60 2.5 mi away ⇄
Belbroughton 49 2.5 mi away ⇄
Burcot (Bromsgrove) 59 3.3 mi away ⇄
Holy Cross 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Blackwell (Bromsgrove) 51 3.7 mi away ⇄
Mustow Green 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Henbrook 31 3.8 mi away ⇄
Stoke Prior (Bromsgrove) 37 4.0 mi away ⇄
Barnt Green 55 4.2 mi away ⇄
Lower Clent 47 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dodford a nice place to live?

Dodford is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Dodford is 53/100, 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 Dodford?

Dodford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 105 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Dodford?

Among the top-rated schools in Dodford is Dodford First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Dodford in total.

Dodford in context

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Postcode districts in Dodford

B61 58 ⇄

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