Town Pop. 766

Living in Ombersley: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ombersley is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 45/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 8 scored places sharing the WR9 postcode district, Ombersley ranks 6th. The WR9 district averages 52/100, putting Ombersley 10 points below its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Ombersley sits 15 points below the WR9 district figure of 60/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: WR9 postcode district.

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Ombersley scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
144.9 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 41 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 258% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 423% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 144% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Doverdale Lane 11 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 10 crimes
  3. 3 Apple Tree Walk 9 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.7 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
75
Green Space 10
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Ombersley Endowed First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
45
A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital16.1 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital18.8 mi
Greet Urgent Care Centre19.7 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,053 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
9.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
9.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate54.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.5%Unemployed2%Retired32.2%Student2.9%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.8%Skilled & technical37.3%Routine & elementary18.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.8%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership78.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
51
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
Droitwich Spa 3 mi
Hartlebury 4.2 mi
Worcester Foregate Street 5.4 mi
J5 M5 4.7 mi
J5 M5 4.8 mi
J6 M5 5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ombersley 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

Uphampton 0 0.7 mi away ⇄
Holt Fleet 43 1.1 mi away ⇄
Holt (Malvern Hills) 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
Hampton Lovett 46 2.5 mi away ⇄
Crossway Green 31 2.9 mi away ⇄
Droitwich Spa 56 3.3 mi away ⇄
Martin Hussingtree 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Fernhill Heath 55 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hallow 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Cutnall Green 46 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hartlebury 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hindlip 0 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ombersley a nice place to live?

Ombersley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ombersley is 42/100, 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 Ombersley?

Ombersley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 111 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ombersley?

Among the top-rated schools in Ombersley is Ombersley Endowed First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Ombersley in total.

Ombersley in context

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Postcode districts in Ombersley

WR9 52 ⇄

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