Town Pop. 3,395

Living in Kempsey: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kempsey comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is healthcare: 3/100 versus a median of 18/100. Of the 4 places sharing the WR5 postcode district, Kempsey scores lowest.

Against the wider WR5 district average of 55/100, that is 16 points below. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: lifestyle (16), transport (19) and schools (23). For the surrounding area, see WR5 postcode district.

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Kempsey scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
79
88.1 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 121 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 54 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 28 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 21 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 17 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
other 58 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Main Road 24 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 22 crimes
  3. 3 Paddock Close 14 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
75
Green Space 14
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Kempsey 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
3
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital18.2 mi
Hereford County Hospital21.3 mi
Russells Hall Hospital24.9 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs Lavin, Findlay, Remedios and Thompson3.6 mi
GP capacity1,865 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
54
Full fibre (FTTP)71.9%
available across Malvern Hills
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 83 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate57.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.5%Unemployed2.2%Retired29.3%Student3.4%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary19.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.7%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership75.9%
Among the least-deprived 37% 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
19
Worcestershire Parkway 2.7 mi
Worcester Shrub Hill 3.8 mi
Worcester Foregate Street 3.8 mi
J7 M5 2.2 mi
J7 M5 2.9 mi
J6 M5 5.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £312,500 27
Detached £392,000 10
Semi-detached £257,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£279k £341k £405k £468k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Callow End 37 1.1 mi away ⇄
Norton (Norton Juxta Kempsey) 48 1.9 mi away ⇄
Powick 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
Collett's Green 40 2.4 mi away ⇄
Whittington (Wychavon) 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Rushwick 56 3.5 mi away ⇄
Upper Wolverton 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Worcester 60 3.9 mi away ⇄
Bransford 36 4.0 mi away ⇄
Besford 0 4.3 mi away ⇄
Hanley Castle 39 4.4 mi away ⇄
Hanley Swan 43 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kempsey a nice place to live?

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

Kempsey is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 79/100. There were 299 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kempsey?

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

What are house prices like in Kempsey?

The current median house price in Kempsey is £312,500, around 10% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £392,000, semi-detached £257,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%. There were 27 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Kempsey in context

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Postcode districts in Kempsey

WR5 55 ⇄

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