Town Pop. 638

Living in Great Witley: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Great Witley is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 83/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 14/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the WR6 postcode district, Great Witley ranks 5th. Against the wider WR6 district average of 32/100, that is 9 points above. On economic health specifically, Great Witley sits 14 points above the WR6 district figure of 69/100. For the surrounding area, see WR6 postcode district.

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Great Witley scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
210 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 47 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Burglary 20 crimes
↑ 794% above national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 305% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 153% above national average
other 26 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Common 21 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 17 crimes
  3. 3 Camp Lane 10 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 3.4 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 8.8 µg/m³
80
Green Space 50
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
14
2 schools in area
2Good
  • Abberley Parochial VC Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Great Witley CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
21
A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital17.4 mi
Hereford County Hospital21.4 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital21.8 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity936 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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)71.9%
available across Malvern Hills
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
3.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
3.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate59%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59%Unemployed1.6%Retired28.7%Student4.4%Other inactive6.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47%Skilled & technical38.2%Routine & elementary14.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)42.7%Apprenticeship5%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership79.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
Council tax Malvern Hills · 2026-27
A £1,634
B £1,906
C £2,179
D £2,451
E £2,996
F £3,540
G £4,085
H £4,902
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
11
Hartlebury 6.8 mi
Kidderminster 8.3 mi
Droitwich Spa 9.1 mi
J5 M5 10.5 mi
J6 M5 10.5 mi
J5 M5 10.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Great Witley 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

Abberley 45 0.8 mi away ⇄
Eardiston 34 3.6 mi away ⇄
Clifton upon Teme 34 3.7 mi away ⇄
Martley 37 4.0 mi away ⇄
Clows Top 37 4.1 mi away ⇄
Callow Hill 31 4.6 mi away ⇄
Stourport-on-Severn 51 4.8 mi away ⇄
Lower Heath 35 4.9 mi away ⇄
Holt Fleet 43 5.0 mi away ⇄
Uphampton 0 5.4 mi away ⇄
Far Forest 39 5.4 mi away ⇄
Lem Hill 36 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Witley a nice place to live?

Great Witley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Great Witley is 41/100, 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 Great Witley?

Great Witley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 134 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Witley?

Among the top-rated schools in Great Witley are Abberley Parochial VC Primary School and Great Witley CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Great Witley in total.

Great Witley in context

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Postcode districts in Great Witley

WR6 32 ⇄

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