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Living in Peopleton: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Peopleton scores 41/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 92/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Transport falls furthest short: 4/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

Among the 14 scored places sharing the WR10 postcode district, Peopleton ranks 3rd. On broadband specifically, Peopleton sits 61 points above the WR10 district figure of 31/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: WR10 postcode district.

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Peopleton scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
177.9 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 21 crimes
↑ 93% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 345% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 475% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 337% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Old Glebe Pastures 9 crimes
  2. 2 Naunton Road 7 crimes
  3. 3 Owls End Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.143 · PM2.5 6.005 · PM10 10.34 µg/m³
77
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital20.5 mi
Solihull Hospital22.3 mi
Greet Urgent Care Centre22.6 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryPershore Medical Practice2.8 mi
GP capacity1,321 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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)79%
available across Wychavon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed1.4%Retired31.4%Student2.7%Other inactive6.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.9%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary17.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.2%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership76.1%
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 E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
4
Pershore 1.8 mi
Worcestershire Parkway 2.9 mi
Worcester Shrub Hill 5.8 mi
J7 M5 3.9 mi
J7 M5 4 mi
J6 M5 4.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
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 Peopleton 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

Drakes Broughton 40 1.4 mi away ⇄
Pinvin 40 1.5 mi away ⇄
Upper Wolverton 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Throckmorton 0 2.3 mi away ⇄
Upton Snodsbury 35 2.3 mi away ⇄
Wyre Piddle 37 2.5 mi away ⇄
Pershore 46 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bishampton 32 3.2 mi away ⇄
Lower Moor 33 3.3 mi away ⇄
Crowle (Wychavon) 34 3.5 mi away ⇄
Flyford Flavell 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Wick (Wychavon) 51 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Peopleton a nice place to live?

Peopleton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Peopleton is 41/100, 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 Peopleton?

Peopleton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 58 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Peopleton in context

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Postcode districts in Peopleton

WR10 41 ⇄

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