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Living in Lower Broadheath: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lower Broadheath comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 19/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 7 places in the WR2 postcode district.

Against the wider WR2 district average of 52/100, that is 8 points below. On transport specifically, Lower Broadheath sits 27 points below the WR2 district figure of 59/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WR2 postcode district.

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Lower Broadheath scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
142.7 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 60 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
Burglary 32 crimes
↑ 714% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 102% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 19 crimes
  2. 2 Peachley Court Close 13 crimes
  3. 3 Weston Hill 13 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 3.953 · PM2.5 5.795 · PM10 9.629 µg/m³
78
Green Space 18
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 12 within 4km
1Good
  • Broadheath CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
19
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital20.2 mi
Russells Hall Hospital20.7 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital23 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust1.6 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgerySt Johns House Medical Centre1.7 mi
GP capacity2,883 patients per GP
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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)71.9%
available across Malvern Hills
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
22.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
30.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate57.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.5%Unemployed1.9%Retired30.5%Student3%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.2%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary18.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.7%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership84.3%
Among the least-deprived 23% 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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
32
Worcester Foregate Street 2.7 mi
Worcester Shrub Hill 3.2 mi
Malvern Link 5.9 mi
J7 M5 5.1 mi
J7 M5 5.1 mi
J6 M5 5.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
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 £320,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All
£281k £323k £366k £409k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Hallow 40 1.6 mi away ⇄
Rushwick 56 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bransford 36 2.5 mi away ⇄
Worcester 60 3.0 mi away ⇄
Broadwas 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Holt (Malvern Hills) 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Powick 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Collett's Green 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Fernhill Heath 55 3.7 mi away ⇄
Martley 37 4.0 mi away ⇄
Leigh Sinton 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Holt Fleet 43 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lower Broadheath a nice place to live?

Lower Broadheath has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lower Broadheath is 44/100, 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 Lower Broadheath?

Lower Broadheath is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 160 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Lower Broadheath?

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

What are house prices like in Lower Broadheath?

The current median house price in Lower Broadheath is £320,000, around 12% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%.

Lower Broadheath in context

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Postcode districts in Lower Broadheath

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