Town Pop. 1,856

Living in Inkberrow: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Inkberrow scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 19/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the WR7 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from schools (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 5 points above the WR7 postcode district as a whole, which averages 36/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: WR7 postcode district.

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Inkberrow scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
53.9 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 27 crimes
↓ 56% below national average
Burglary 20 crimes
↑ 209% above national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 39% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 61% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Church Close 7 crimes
  2. 2 Ballard Way 7 crimes
  3. 3 Evesham Road 7 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.3 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
76
Green Space 16
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
3
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Inkberrow Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
34
A&E departmentsSolihull Hospital16.1 mi
Greet Urgent Care Centre16.7 mi
Warwick Hospital17.4 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,359 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
19
Full fibre (FTTP)79%
available across Wychavon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
64.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
64.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 50 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate56.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.5%Unemployed1.2%Retired32.5%Student2.9%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.2%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary15.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.5%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership82.2%
Among the least-deprived 21% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax Wychavon · 2026-27
A £1,582
B £1,846
C £2,109
D £2,373
E £2,900
F £3,428
G £3,955
H £4,746
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
12
Redditch 6.6 mi
Pershore 6.9 mi
Bromsgrove 8 mi
J6 M5 7.3 mi
J6 M5 7.6 mi
J5 M5 7.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £540,000 13
Detached £570,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£442k £481k £521k £560k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Flyford Flavell 37 2.5 mi away ⇄
Cladswell 37 2.6 mi away ⇄
Feckenham 39 2.7 mi away ⇄
New End 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Astwood Bank 50 3.5 mi away ⇄
Church Lench 35 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bishampton 32 3.9 mi away ⇄
Sambourne 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Himbleton 0 4.3 mi away ⇄
Kings Coughton 51 4.4 mi away ⇄
Upton Snodsbury 35 4.8 mi away ⇄
Alcester 53 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Inkberrow a nice place to live?

Inkberrow has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Inkberrow is 41/100, 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 Inkberrow?

Inkberrow is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 100 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Inkberrow?

The current median house price in Inkberrow is £540,000, around 89% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £570,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%.

Inkberrow in context

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Postcode districts in Inkberrow

WR7 36 ⇄

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