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Living in Feckenham: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Feckenham comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 89/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 5 scored places sharing the B96 postcode district, Feckenham ranks 4th. The B96 district averages 52/100, putting Feckenham 13 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Feckenham sits 9 points above the B96 district figure of 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: B96 postcode district.

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Feckenham scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
147.8 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 14 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 783% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 203% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 185% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Crofts Lane 5 crimes
  2. 2 Droitwich Road 4 crimes
  3. 3 Salt Way 4 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.451 · PM2.5 6.141 · PM10 9.958 µg/m³
76
Green Space 14
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
25
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Feckenham CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
10
A&E departmentsSolihull Hospital14.3 mi
Greet Urgent Care Centre14.6 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital16.4 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Ridgeway Surgery2.2 mi
GP capacity1,716 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)49.4%
available across Redditch
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate59.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.7%Unemployed1.6%Retired30.3%Student2.7%Other inactive5.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.4%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary15.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.5%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership83.9%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
48
Council tax Redditch · 2026-27
A £1,642
B £1,916
C £2,189
D £2,463
E £3,010
F £3,558
G £4,105
H £4,926
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
13
Redditch 4.2 mi
Bromsgrove 5.4 mi
Alvechurch 6.7 mi
J5 M5 6 mi
J5 M5 6.3 mi
J6 M5 7.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Feckenham 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

Astwood Bank 50 2.1 mi away ⇄
Inkberrow 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
New End 36 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hanbury 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Sambourne 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Cladswell 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Studley 54 4.0 mi away ⇄
Redditch 58 4.1 mi away ⇄
Himbleton 0 4.4 mi away ⇄
Flyford Flavell 37 4.5 mi away ⇄
Kings Coughton 51 4.8 mi away ⇄
Tardebigge 46 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Feckenham a nice place to live?

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

Feckenham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 43 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Feckenham?

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

Feckenham in context

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Postcode districts in Feckenham

B96 52 ⇄

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