Town Pop. 505

Living in Martley: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Martley scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Martley places 6th of 8 in the WR6 postcode district.

It scores 5 points above the WR6 postcode district as a whole, which averages 32/100. On schools specifically, Martley sits 19 points above the WR6 district figure of 12/100. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: WR6 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
164.4 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 37 crimes
↑ 120% above national average
Burglary 22 crimes
↑ 1146% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 75% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 27% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Queensway 10 crimes
  2. 2 Hollins Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Barbers Lane 9 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 3.583 · PM2.5 5.672 · PM10 10.056 µg/m³
78
Green Space 17
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
31
2 schools in area
2Good
  • Martley CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Chantry SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital19 mi
Russells Hall Hospital20.8 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital24.6 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryKnightwick Surgery2.8 mi
GP capacity2,717 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)71.9%
available across Malvern Hills
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
15.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
15.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate56.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.1%Unemployed2.3%Retired29.6%Student3.8%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.1%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary18.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.9%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership73.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
7
Worcester Foregate Street 6.7 mi
Worcester Shrub Hill 7.1 mi
Malvern Link 7.8 mi
J6 M5 8.8 mi
J6 M5 8.9 mi
J7 M5 9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Martley 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

Clifton upon Teme 34 2.7 mi away ⇄
Broadwas 45 2.8 mi away ⇄
Lower Broadheath 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Great Witley 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Hallow 40 4.7 mi away ⇄
Holt (Malvern Hills) 0 4.7 mi away ⇄
Abberley 45 4.9 mi away ⇄
Holt Fleet 43 5.1 mi away ⇄
Bransford 36 5.2 mi away ⇄
Rushwick 56 5.6 mi away ⇄
Leigh Sinton 41 5.9 mi away ⇄
Uphampton 0 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Martley a nice place to live?

Martley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Martley is 37/100, 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 Martley?

Martley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 83 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Martley?

Among the top-rated schools in Martley are Martley CofE Primary School and The Chantry School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Martley in total.

Martley in context

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Postcode districts in Martley

WR6 32 ⇄

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