Town Pop. 1,653

Living in Drakes Broughton: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Drakes Broughton comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Drakes Broughton most outperforms the national norm: 85/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 73/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 14 places in the WR10 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 54 points above the WR10 district's 31/100. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: WR10 postcode district.

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Drakes Broughton scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
106.5 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 82 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 32 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Stonebow Road 28 crimes
  2. 2 Mill Lane 20 crimes
  3. 3 Bettle Close 14 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
76
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • St Barnabas CofE Primary 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
4
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital19.1 mi
Solihull Hospital23.7 mi
Greet Urgent Care Centre23.9 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryPershore Medical Practice2.1 mi
GP capacity1,204 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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)79%
available across Wychavon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 43 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate56.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.7%Unemployed2.1%Retired27.5%Student3.9%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.3%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary20.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.6%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership78.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
22
Pershore 1.6 mi
Worcestershire Parkway 2.6 mi
Worcester Shrub Hill 5.9 mi
J7 M5 3.8 mi
J7 M5 3.9 mi
J6 M5 5.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £317,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£283k £345k £408k £469k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Peopleton 41 1.4 mi away ⇄
Pinvin 40 1.7 mi away ⇄
Pershore 46 1.8 mi away ⇄
Upper Wolverton 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Wyre Piddle 37 2.4 mi away ⇄
Throckmorton 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Wick (Wychavon) 51 3.0 mi away ⇄
Besford 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Defford 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Lower Moor 33 3.4 mi away ⇄
Upton Snodsbury 35 3.7 mi away ⇄
Norton (Norton Juxta Kempsey) 48 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Drakes Broughton a nice place to live?

Drakes Broughton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Drakes Broughton 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 Drakes Broughton?

Drakes Broughton has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 176 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Drakes Broughton?

Among the top-rated schools in Drakes Broughton is St Barnabas CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Drakes Broughton in total.

What are house prices like in Drakes Broughton?

The current median house price in Drakes Broughton is £317,500, around 11% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 9%.

Drakes Broughton in context

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Postcode districts in Drakes Broughton

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