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Living in Eastcote: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Eastcote is 49/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 47/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 26/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the B92 postcode district, Eastcote ranks 5th. It scores 15 points below the B92 postcode district as a whole, which averages 64/100. On healthcare specifically, Eastcote sits 34 points below the B92 district figure of 81/100. For the surrounding area, see B92 postcode district.

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Eastcote scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
726.2 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 75 crimes
↑ 794% above national average
Vehicle crime 26 crimes
↑ 2050% above national average
Burglary 22 crimes
↑ 2394% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 668% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 511% above national average
other 38 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Conference/Exhibition Centre 20 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 14 crimes
  3. 3 Gables Close 13 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 8.124 · PM2.5 6.763 · PM10 11.089 µg/m³
71
Green Space 29
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
10

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
47
A&E departmentsSolihull Hospital2.4 mi
Greet Urgent Care Centre6.5 mi
Warwick Hospital9.3 mi
Hospital waitsBirmingham Women's And Children's NHS Foundation Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks63.3%
A&E seen within 4 hrs76.6%
Nearest GP surgeryHampton Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity1,427 patients per GP
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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
26
Full fibre (FTTP)80.1%
available across Solihull
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
67.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
67.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate60.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.8%Unemployed2.6%Retired24.5%Student4.2%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53.8%Skilled & technical31.2%Routine & elementary15%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)14.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.9%Apprenticeship3.5%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership76.3%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
66
Council tax Solihull · 2026-27
A £1,465
B £1,709
C £1,953
D £2,197
E £2,685
F £3,173
G £3,662
H £4,394
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
42
Hampton-in-Arden 1.5 mi
Widney Manor 2.8 mi
Dorridge 3 mi
J5A M42 1 mi
J5 M42 1.2 mi
J5 M42 1.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Eastcote 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

Catherine-de-Barnes 59 1.5 mi away ⇄
Hampton in Arden 48 1.7 mi away ⇄
Knowle and Dorridge 65 2.2 mi away ⇄
Balsall Common 52 2.7 mi away ⇄
Meriden 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Solihull 68 3.7 mi away ⇄
Fen End 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Cheswick Green 58 4.7 mi away ⇄
Kingswood (Warwick) 46 4.8 mi away ⇄
Millison's Wood 43 4.8 mi away ⇄
Hockley Heath 52 4.8 mi away ⇄
Burton Green 50 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Eastcote a nice place to live?

Eastcote has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Eastcote is 49/100, 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 Eastcote?

Eastcote is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 183 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Eastcote in context

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Postcode districts in Eastcote

B92 64 ⇄

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