Town Pop. 1,237

Living in Hallow: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hallow comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 15/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the WR2 postcode district.

It scores 12 points below the WR2 postcode district as a whole, which averages 52/100. Its safety score runs 53 points above the WR2 district's 38/100. That is 10 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: WR2 postcode district.

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Hallow scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
71.9 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 32 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 200% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Coppice Close 20 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 18 crimes
  3. 3 Greenhill Lane 8 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 4.8 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
76
Green Space 19
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 16 within 4km
1Good
  • Hallow CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital19.6 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital22.1 mi
Hereford County Hospital22.2 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryBarbourne Health Centre1.6 mi
GP capacity2,629 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
15
Full fibre (FTTP)71.9%
available across Malvern Hills
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
23.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
23.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate55.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.2%Unemployed1.7%Retired29.9%Student4.8%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.5%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary17.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.7%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership74.8%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
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 C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
23
Worcester Foregate Street 2.5 mi
Worcester Shrub Hill 2.8 mi
Droitwich Spa 5.1 mi
J6 M5 4.2 mi
J6 M5 4.3 mi
J7 M5 4.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hallow 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

Lower Broadheath 44 1.6 mi away ⇄
Holt (Malvern Hills) 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Fernhill Heath 55 2.3 mi away ⇄
Worcester 60 2.7 mi away ⇄
Rushwick 56 3.0 mi away ⇄
Holt Fleet 43 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hindlip 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
Martin Hussingtree 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ombersley 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Uphampton 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bransford 36 4.0 mi away ⇄
Powick 40 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hallow a nice place to live?

Hallow has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hallow is 40/100, 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 Hallow?

Hallow is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 89 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hallow?

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

Hallow in context

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Postcode districts in Hallow

WR2 52 ⇄

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