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Living in Hunnington: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hunnington scores 32/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 15/100 against a town median of 88/100. Hunnington places 4th of 5 in the B62 postcode district.

It scores 37 points below the B62 postcode district as a whole, which averages 69/100. On transport specifically, Hunnington sits 46 points below the B62 district figure of 80/100. That sits 18 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: B62 postcode district.

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Hunnington scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
15
920.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Shoplifting 62 crimes
↑ 3632% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 44 crimes
↑ 520% above national average
Vehicle crime 22 crimes
↑ 2052% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 425% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 728% above national average
other 39 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 111 crimes
  2. 2 Chapel Lane 13 crimes
  3. 3 Bromsgrove Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 8.2 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
71
Green Space 25
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
32
1 school in area · 24 within 4km
1Good
  • Romsley St Kenelm's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
24
A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital5.6 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital5.9 mi
Greet Urgent Care Centre8.2 mi
Hospital waitsThe Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs84.8%
Nearest GP surgeryHalesowen Medical Practice1.2 mi
GP capacity1,603 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
23
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across Bromsgrove
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
45.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
45.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate54.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.7%Unemployed1.3%Retired32.4%Student3.1%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.4%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary18%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.1%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.6%
Home ownership86.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
34
Old Hill 3 mi
Cradley Heath 3.4 mi
Lye 3.5 mi
J3 M5 2 mi
J3 M5 2.5 mi
J4 M5 3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars None
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 Hunnington 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

Romsley 31 0.8 mi away ⇄
Halesowen 70 2.0 mi away ⇄
Lower Clent 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Holy Cross 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Cradley Heath 67 3.2 mi away ⇄
Blackheath 67 3.6 mi away ⇄
Belbroughton 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hagley 54 3.8 mi away ⇄
Fairfield 50 4.1 mi away ⇄
Stourbridge 67 4.1 mi away ⇄
Catshill 60 4.4 mi away ⇄
Brierley Hill 68 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hunnington a nice place to live?

Hunnington has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hunnington is 32/100, 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 Hunnington?

Crime levels in Hunnington are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 15/100. There were 196 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hunnington?

Among the top-rated schools in Hunnington is Romsley St Kenelm's CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hunnington in total.

Hunnington in context

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Postcode districts in Hunnington

B62 69 ⇄

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