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Living in Norton (Norton Juxta Kempsey): Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Norton (Norton Juxta Kempsey) scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 93/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Norton (Norton Juxta Kempsey) places 2nd of 4 in the WR5 postcode district.

Against the wider WR5 district average of 55/100, that is 7 points below. Its broadband score runs 33 points above the WR5 district's 60/100. Safety (90) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WR5 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
130.6 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 79 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 28 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Other theft 26 crimes
↑ 155% above national average
Burglary 22 crimes
↑ 283% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
other 46 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 22 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 15 crimes
  3. 3 Taylors Lane 14 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 7.9 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 13.7 µg/m³
71
Green Space 15
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 15 within 4km
1Good
  • Whittington 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
10
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital20.2 mi
Hereford County Hospital22.7 mi
Russells Hall Hospital23.3 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgerySpring Gardens Group Medical Practice2.3 mi
GP capacity1,943 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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)79%
available across Wychavon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate65.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed65.1%Unemployed2.1%Retired22.2%Student3.6%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.8%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary16.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)19.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)40%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership77.5%
Among the least-deprived 26% of areas in England
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
26
Worcestershire Parkway 1.5 mi
Worcester Shrub Hill 2.4 mi
Worcester Foregate Street 2.6 mi
J7 M5 0.4 mi
J7 M5 1 mi
J6 M5 3.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
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 £385,000 19
Detached £455,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£297k £336k £377k £417k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Whittington (Wychavon) 45 1.0 mi away ⇄
Kempsey 39 1.9 mi away ⇄
Upper Wolverton 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Callow End 37 2.4 mi away ⇄
Powick 40 2.4 mi away ⇄
Worcester 60 2.5 mi away ⇄
Collett's Green 40 3.1 mi away ⇄
Rushwick 56 3.3 mi away ⇄
Drakes Broughton 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Tibberton (Wychavon) 45 4.3 mi away ⇄
Peopleton 41 4.4 mi away ⇄
Crowle (Wychavon) 34 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Norton (Norton Juxta Kempsey) a nice place to live?

Norton (Norton Juxta Kempsey) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Norton (Norton Juxta Kempsey) is 48/100, 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 Norton (Norton Juxta Kempsey)?

Norton (Norton Juxta Kempsey) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 215 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Norton (Norton Juxta Kempsey)?

Among the top-rated schools in Norton (Norton Juxta Kempsey) is Whittington CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Norton (Norton Juxta Kempsey) in total.

What are house prices like in Norton (Norton Juxta Kempsey)?

The current median house price in Norton (Norton Juxta Kempsey) is £385,000, around 35% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £455,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 18%.

Norton (Norton Juxta Kempsey) in context

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Postcode districts in Norton (Norton Juxta Kempsey)

WR5 55 ⇄

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