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Living in Leigh Sinton: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Leigh Sinton is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Leigh Sinton places 5th of 6 in the WR13 postcode district. Against the wider WR13 district average of 47/100, that is 6 points below.

Its broadband score runs 35 points above the WR13 district's 38/100. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Wider context for the surrounding area: WR13 postcode district.

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Leigh Sinton scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

89.3 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 25 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Burglary 11 crimes

↑ 289% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes

↑ 65% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes

↓ 35% below national average

Other theft 5 crimes

≈ similar to national average

other 14 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Suffield Close 10 crimes
2 Old Bank Close 7 crimes
3 Dingle Road 7 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 4.088 · PM2.5 5.786 · PM10 10.237 µg/m³

Green Space 11

Parks None

Sports Pitches None

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 8 within 4km

1Good

Leigh and Bransford Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital17.2 mi

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital20.1 mi

Russells Hall Hospital25.3 mi

Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust0.2 mi

Routine referral (median)3 wks

Treated within 18 weeks90%

Nearest GP surgerySt Saviours Surgery1.8 mi

GP capacity1,324 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

Full fibre (FTTP)71.9%

available across Malvern Hills

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

90.6%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

90.6%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.3%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate56.1%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed56.1%Unemployed1.7%Retired30.8%Student3.3%Other inactive8.2%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial45.1%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary18.1%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications13.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.9%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%

Home ownership78.9%

Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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

Malvern Link 2 mi

Great Malvern 3.1 mi

Worcester Foregate Street 5.1 mi

J7 M5 5.9 mi

J7 M5 6.3 mi

J6 M5 7.8 mi

Lifestyle

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 Leigh Sinton 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Leigh Sinton a nice place to live?

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

Leigh Sinton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 72 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Leigh Sinton?

Among the top-rated schools in Leigh Sinton is Leigh and Bransford Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Leigh Sinton in total.

Leigh Sinton in context

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Postcode districts in Leigh Sinton

WR13 47 ⇄

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