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Living in Far Forest: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Far Forest comes out at 39/100 on the 8 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 11/100 versus a median of 60/100. Far Forest places 3rd of 7 in the DY14 postcode district.

That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (90) also clears 80/100. Healthcare (3), lifestyle (8) and transport (12) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see DY14 postcode district.

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Far Forest scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
242.6 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 30 crimes
↑ 231% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 142% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 374% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 531% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 171% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sugars Lane 13 crimes
  2. 2 Orchard Close 12 crimes
  3. 3 New Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 3.229 · PM2.5 5.365 · PM10 8.474 µg/m³
80
Green Space 44
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
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1 school in area
1Ungraded
  • Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital14.6 mi
New Cross Hospital20 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital20.4 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust3.5 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryBewdley Medical Centre3.5 mi
GP capacity1,509 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)81.9%
available across Wyre Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
13.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
13.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate49.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.3%Unemployed1.6%Retired33.4%Student3.5%Other inactive12.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.5%Skilled & technical39.7%Routine & elementary23.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.8%Apprenticeship7.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership81.8%
Among the most-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
38
Council tax Wyre Forest · 2026-27
A £1,675
B £1,954
C £2,233
D £2,512
E £3,070
F £3,628
G £4,187
H £5,024
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
Kidderminster 6.8 mi
Hartlebury 7.9 mi
Blakedown 9.7 mi
J5 M5 12.9 mi
J5 M5 13.2 mi
J4A M5 13.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Far Forest 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

Lem Hill 36 0.5 mi away ⇄
Callow Hill 31 1.1 mi away ⇄
Clows Top 37 2.1 mi away ⇄
Bewdley 49 3.4 mi away ⇄
Trimpley 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Cleobury Mortimer 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Eardiston 34 4.6 mi away ⇄
Abberley 45 4.6 mi away ⇄
Stourport-on-Severn 51 5.3 mi away ⇄
Great Witley 41 5.4 mi away ⇄
Highley 44 5.6 mi away ⇄
Kidderminster 58 6.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Far Forest a nice place to live?

Far Forest has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Far Forest is 39/100, 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 Far Forest?

Far Forest is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 66 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Far Forest in context

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Postcode districts in Far Forest

DY14 40 ⇄

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