Town Pop. 6,849

Living in Hagley: Liveability Score 54/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hagley comes out at 54/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 92/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 30/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Hagley places 2nd of 8 in the DY10 postcode district. On economic health specifically, Hagley sits 40 points above the DY10 district figure of 52/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DY10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
49.4 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 112 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 54 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
Burglary 35 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Shoplifting 27 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
Other theft 26 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
other 84 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 22 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 19 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 17 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 7.2 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
73
Green Space 31
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
42
4 schools in area · 17 within 4km
4Good
  • Hagley Catholic High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Hagley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Haybridge High School and Sixth FormSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Pedmore CE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
41
A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital5 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital8.3 mi
Greet Urgent Care Centre11.1 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,789 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
30
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across Bromsgrove
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
70%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
70%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 173 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
92
Employment rate59.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.7%Unemployed1.7%Retired26.8%Student5.1%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial58.3%Skilled & technical30.1%Routine & elementary11.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)46.5%Apprenticeship3.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership84.8%
Among the least-deprived 7% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax Bromsgrove · 2026-27
A £1,653
B £1,928
C £2,204
D £2,479
E £3,030
F £3,581
G £4,132
H £4,958
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
41
Hagley 0.2 mi
Blakedown 1.7 mi
Stourbridge Junction 1.9 mi
J4 M5 4.8 mi
J4 M5 5 mi
J4A M5 5.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Ample 27
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £485,000 39
Detached £600,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£146k £334k £528k £716k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Lower Clent 47 1.1 mi away ⇄
Holy Cross 44 1.5 mi away ⇄
Blakedown 41 1.9 mi away ⇄
Stourbridge 67 2.2 mi away ⇄
Belbroughton 49 2.2 mi away ⇄
New Wood 51 3.4 mi away ⇄
Romsley 31 3.5 mi away ⇄
Stourton 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Cookley 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hunnington 32 3.8 mi away ⇄
Brierley Hill 68 4.0 mi away ⇄
Kinver 42 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hagley a nice place to live?

Hagley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hagley is 54/100, 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 Hagley?

Hagley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 338 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hagley?

Among the top-rated schools in Hagley are Hagley Catholic High School, Hagley Primary School and Haybridge High School and Sixth Form, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Hagley in total.

What are house prices like in Hagley?

The current median house price in Hagley is £485,000, around 70% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £600,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 44%. There were 39 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Hagley in context

See where Hagley ranks among the best places to live in Worcestershire

Postcode districts in Hagley

DY10 54 ⇄
DY8 69 ⇄
DY9 58 ⇄

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