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Living in Hanley Castle: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hanley Castle is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 44/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the WR8 postcode district, Hanley Castle ranks 5th.

It scores 7 points above the WR8 postcode district as a whole, which averages 32/100. On safety specifically, Hanley Castle sits 64 points above the WR8 district figure of 25/100. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WR8 postcode district.

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Hanley Castle scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
418.4 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 44 crimes
↑ 574% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 1211% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 168% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 425% above national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 1175% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Coverfield 21 crimes
  2. 2 Bowling Green 8 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 8 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.055 · PM2.5 5.861 · PM10 10.599 µg/m³
77
Green Space 14
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Hanley Castle High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital14.4 mi
Hereford County Hospital19.8 mi
Lydney & District Hospital27.2 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryUpton Surgery1.4 mi
GP capacity982 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
44
Full fibre (FTTP)71.9%
available across Malvern Hills
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
87.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate50.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.8%Unemployed1.2%Retired35.8%Student2.3%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.8%Skilled & technical35.9%Routine & elementary19.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)14.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.7%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)0.9%
Home ownership75.4%
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 E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Great Malvern 4.2 mi
Malvern Link 4.9 mi
Colwall 5.2 mi
J1 M50 4.1 mi
J1 M50 4.3 mi
J8 M5 4.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hanley Castle 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

Upton upon Severn 41 1.4 mi away ⇄
Ryall 41 1.6 mi away ⇄
Hanley Swan 43 1.6 mi away ⇄
Welland 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Malvern Wells 48 4.0 mi away ⇄
Besford 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Queenhill 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Kempsey 39 4.4 mi away ⇄
Great Malvern 56 4.4 mi away ⇄
Callow End 37 4.7 mi away ⇄
Twyning 43 5.0 mi away ⇄
Defford 38 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hanley Castle a nice place to live?

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

Hanley Castle is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hanley Castle?

Among the top-rated schools in Hanley Castle is Hanley Castle High School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hanley Castle in total.

Hanley Castle in context

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Postcode districts in Hanley Castle

WR8 32 ⇄

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