Town Pop. 3,655

Living in Fernhill Heath: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Fernhill Heath is 55/100, built from 9 categories. Schools is where Fernhill Heath most outperforms the national norm: 53/100 against a median of 23/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 34/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Fernhill Heath places 2nd of 3 in the WR3 postcode district. Its schools score runs 16 points below the WR3 district's 69/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). Wider context for the surrounding area: WR3 postcode district.

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Fernhill Heath scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
75.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 105 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 40 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Other theft 36 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Burglary 21 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Public order 19 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
other 55 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Eastfield Close 32 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 17 crimes
  3. 3 Ivy Crescent 11 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 7.808 · PM2.5 6.649 · PM10 11.375 µg/m³
72
Green Space 24
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
53
6 schools in area · 22 within 4km
2Outstanding3Good1Ungraded
  • Hindlip CofE First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Northwick Manor Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Claines CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • North Worcester Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Tudor Grange Primary Academy PerdiswellPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Tudor Grange Academy WorcesterSecondary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

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

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

Healthcare
34
A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital18.7 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital20.3 mi
Greet Urgent Care Centre20.5 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryElbury Moor Medical Centre1.6 mi
GP capacity2,625 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
34
Full fibre (FTTP)79%
available across Wychavon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 107 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate61%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61%Unemployed2.1%Retired25.8%Student3.6%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.4%Skilled & technical32.5%Routine & elementary20.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.3%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership80.4%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
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
49
Worcester Shrub Hill 2.4 mi
Worcester Foregate Street 2.5 mi
Droitwich Spa 3.3 mi
J6 M5 2.1 mi
J6 M5 2.3 mi
J7 M5 4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £377,000 19
Detached £530,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£341k £404k £470k £533k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hindlip 0 1.0 mi away ⇄
Martin Hussingtree 48 1.3 mi away ⇄
Worcester 60 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hallow 40 2.3 mi away ⇄
Tibberton (Wychavon) 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Holt (Malvern Hills) 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Droitwich Spa 56 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ombersley 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Lower Broadheath 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Holt Fleet 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Whittington (Wychavon) 45 3.8 mi away ⇄
Uphampton 0 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Fernhill Heath a nice place to live?

Fernhill Heath is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Fernhill Heath is 55/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Fernhill Heath?

Fernhill Heath is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 276 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Fernhill Heath?

Among the top-rated schools in Fernhill Heath are Hindlip CofE First School and Northwick Manor Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Fernhill Heath in total.

What are house prices like in Fernhill Heath?

The current median house price in Fernhill Heath is £377,000, around 32% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £530,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 3%.

Fernhill Heath in context

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Postcode districts in Fernhill Heath

WR3 58 ⇄

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