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Living in Hanley Swan: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hanley Swan is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 94/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Hanley Swan places 2nd of 6 in the WR8 postcode district.

It scores 11 points above the WR8 postcode district as a whole, which averages 32/100. Its broadband score runs 71 points above the WR8 district's 23/100. Safety (89) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: WR8 postcode district.

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Hanley Swan scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
167 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
↑ 169% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 423% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Other crime 5 crimes
↑ 410% 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 3.955 · PM2.5 5.765 · PM10 9.241 µg/m³
78
Green Space 12
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Hanley Swan St Gabriel's with St Mary's CofE 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
7
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital14.8 mi
Hereford County Hospital18.2 mi
Lydney & District Hospital26.6 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryUpton Surgery2.5 mi
GP capacity1,277 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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)71.9%
available across Malvern Hills
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Great Malvern 2.6 mi
Malvern Link 3.6 mi
Colwall 3.6 mi
J1 M50 5.6 mi
J1 M50 5.8 mi
J8 M5 6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 Swan 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

Hanley Castle 39 1.6 mi away ⇄
Welland 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Malvern Wells 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Upton upon Severn 41 2.8 mi away ⇄
Great Malvern 56 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ryall 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Colwall Stone 50 3.7 mi away ⇄
Callow End 37 4.5 mi away ⇄
Kempsey 39 4.6 mi away ⇄
Collett's Green 40 5.1 mi away ⇄
Queenhill 0 5.2 mi away ⇄
Leigh Sinton 41 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hanley Swan a nice place to live?

Hanley Swan has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hanley Swan is 43/100, 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 Swan?

Hanley Swan 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 Swan?

Among the top-rated schools in Hanley Swan is Hanley Swan St Gabriel's with St Mary's CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hanley Swan in total.

Hanley Swan in context

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Postcode districts in Hanley Swan

WR8 32 ⇄

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