Town Pop. 558

Living in Lower Moor: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Lower Moor is 33/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Lower Moor places 13th of 14 in the WR10 postcode district.

The WR10 district averages 41/100, putting Lower Moor 8 points below its own postcode area. That is 17 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (88). Wider context for the surrounding area: WR10 postcode district.

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Lower Moor scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
127.2 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 15 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 189% above national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↑ 273% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Throckmorton Road 18 crimes
  2. 2 Woodwards Way 10 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 7 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.881 · PM2.5 6.15 · PM10 11.109 µg/m³
75
Green Space 10
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital19.3 mi
Warwick Hospital21.9 mi
Solihull Hospital22.7 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryPershore Medical Practice2.1 mi
GP capacity1,204 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)79%
available across Wychavon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate53.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.1%Unemployed1.7%Retired34.8%Student3.1%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.7%Skilled & technical38.2%Routine & elementary17%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.8%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership80.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
10
Pershore 1.9 mi
Evesham 3.9 mi
Worcestershire Parkway 6 mi
J8 M5 6.5 mi
J8 M5 7 mi
J7 M5 7.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Lower Moor 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

Wyre Piddle 37 1.0 mi away ⇄
Fladbury 41 1.0 mi away ⇄
Throckmorton 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
Pinvin 40 1.9 mi away ⇄
Cropthorne 40 1.9 mi away ⇄
Wick (Wychavon) 51 1.9 mi away ⇄
Pershore 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
Little Comberton 39 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bishampton 32 2.7 mi away ⇄
Peopleton 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Great Comberton 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Drakes Broughton 40 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lower Moor a nice place to live?

Lower Moor has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lower Moor is 33/100, 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 Moor?

Lower Moor is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 71 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Lower Moor in context

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Postcode districts in Lower Moor

WR10 41 ⇄

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