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Living in Norton (Norton and Lenchwick): Liveability Score 26/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Norton (Norton and Lenchwick) is 26/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Of the 18 places sharing the WR11 postcode district, Norton (Norton and Lenchwick) scores lowest.

It scores 28 points below the WR11 postcode district as a whole, which averages 54/100. That sits 24 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: healthcare (3), schools (13), lifestyle (14), transport (18) and economic health (24). For the surrounding area, see WR11 postcode district.

26
OUT OF 100
Poor
Score for:

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Norton (Norton and Lenchwick) scores 26 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
44
260.5 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 53 crimes
↑ 203% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↑ 213% above national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↑ 513% above national average
Shoplifting 9 crimes
↑ 119% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 151% above national average
other 21 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Evesham Road 40 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 22 crimes
  3. 3 Chadbury Road 12 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.549 · PM2.5 6.197 · PM10 11.056 µg/m³
76
Green Space 16
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsWarwick Hospital18.4 mi
Solihull Hospital20.8 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital21.6 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryDeMontfort Medical Centre2.5 mi
GP capacity1,557 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)79%
available across Wychavon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
24
Employment rate47.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.4%Unemployed2.1%Retired33.2%Student3.4%Other inactive13.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.5%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary26.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.3%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership62.9%
Among the most-deprived 23% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
18
Evesham 2.1 mi
Honeybourne 4.8 mi
Pershore 5.7 mi
J8 M5 9.9 mi
J8 M5 10.2 mi
J7 M5 10.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
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 Norton (Norton and Lenchwick) 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

Harvington 40 1.1 mi away ⇄
Offenham 53 1.5 mi away ⇄
South Littleton 40 2.2 mi away ⇄
Middle Littleton 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Church Lench 35 2.4 mi away ⇄
North Littleton 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Blackminster 54 2.5 mi away ⇄
Cleeve Prior 34 2.8 mi away ⇄
Evesham 59 2.8 mi away ⇄
Salford Priors 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Fladbury 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Cropthorne 40 3.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Norton (Norton and Lenchwick) a nice place to live?

Norton (Norton and Lenchwick) scores below average as a place to live. Our liveability score for Norton (Norton and Lenchwick) is 26/100, placing it among one of the lower-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Norton (Norton and Lenchwick)?

Norton (Norton and Lenchwick) has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 44/100. There were 137 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Norton (Norton and Lenchwick)

WR11 54 ⇄

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