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Living in Elmley Castle: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Elmley Castle is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Lifestyle falls furthest short: 6/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100. Elmley Castle places 5th of 14 in the WR10 postcode district.

Its environment score runs 21 points above the WR10 district's 56/100. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see WR10 postcode district.

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Elmley Castle scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
111.1 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
↑ 33% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 534% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 98% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 106% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hands Orchard 15 crimes
  2. 2 Mill Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 New Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 3.956 · PM2.5 5.91 · PM10 9.737 µg/m³
77
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Elmley Castle CofE First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital16.2 mi
Warwick Hospital24 mi
Solihull Hospital26.1 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryAbbottswood Medical Centre3.3 mi
GP capacity1,471 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
49
Full fibre (FTTP)79%
available across Wychavon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
76.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
76.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate49.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.5%Unemployed0.9%Retired35.6%Student4.4%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary17.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.4%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.8%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership78.3%
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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Evesham 4 mi
Pershore 4.7 mi
Ashchurch for Tewkesbury 6 mi
J8 M5 4.8 mi
J8 M5 4.9 mi
J1 M50 6.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Elmley Castle 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

Little Comberton 39 1.5 mi away ⇄
Great Comberton 40 1.8 mi away ⇄
Ashton under Hill 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Cropthorne 40 2.4 mi away ⇄
Wick (Wychavon) 51 2.7 mi away ⇄
Sedgeberrow 27 3.1 mi away ⇄
Fladbury 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Kemerton 39 3.3 mi away ⇄
Eckington (Wychavon) 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Lower Moor 33 3.6 mi away ⇄
Evesham 59 3.8 mi away ⇄
Pershore 46 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Elmley Castle a nice place to live?

Elmley Castle has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Elmley Castle 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 Elmley Castle?

Elmley Castle is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 45 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Elmley Castle?

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

Elmley Castle in context

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Postcode districts in Elmley Castle

WR10 41 ⇄

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