Town Pop. 8,298

Living in Pershore: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Pershore is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Pershore most outperforms the national norm: 49/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 40/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 14 scored places sharing the WR10 postcode district, Pershore ranks 2nd. The WR10 district averages 41/100, putting Pershore 5 points above its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Pershore sits 23 points above the WR10 district figure of 26/100. For the surrounding area, see WR10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
40
121 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 346 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 156 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Shoplifting 116 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
Other theft 96 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 86 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
other 204 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Walcot Lane 75 crimes
  2. 2 Lunns Yard 62 crimes
  3. 3 Shopping Area 40 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
75
Green Space 10
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
38
5 schools in area · 6 within 4km
4Good1Requires Improvement
  • Abbey Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Orchard Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Pinvin CofE AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Pershore High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
49
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital17.5 mi
Warwick Hospital23 mi
Solihull Hospital23.2 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,204 patients per GP
3dentists2pharmacies

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
71
Full fibre (FTTP)79%
available across Wychavon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 230 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
44
Employment rate52.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.5%Unemployed2.6%Retired33%Student3.1%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.7%Skilled & technical32.9%Routine & elementary28.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.5%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership65.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
32
Pershore 1 mi
Worcestershire Parkway 4.4 mi
Evesham 5.7 mi
J8 M5 5 mi
J7 M5 5.6 mi
J8 M5 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
40
Pubs & Bars Adequate 8
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 15
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 8
Retail Shopping Ample 75
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £291,500 64
Detached £429,550 20
Semi-detached £267,500 18
Terraced £245,000 22
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£215k £287k £361k £434k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Wick (Wychavon) 51 1.2 mi away ⇄
Wyre Piddle 37 1.2 mi away ⇄
Pinvin 40 1.4 mi away ⇄
Drakes Broughton 40 1.8 mi away ⇄
Lower Moor 33 2.0 mi away ⇄
Little Comberton 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Throckmorton 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Peopleton 41 2.6 mi away ⇄
Defford 38 2.6 mi away ⇄
Great Comberton 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Fladbury 41 2.9 mi away ⇄
Besford 0 3.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pershore a nice place to live?

Pershore has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pershore is 46/100, 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 Pershore?

Pershore has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 40/100. There were 1,004 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pershore?

Among the top-rated schools in Pershore are Abbey Park Primary School, Holy Redeemer Catholic Primary School and Orchard Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Pershore in total.

What are house prices like in Pershore?

The current median house price in Pershore is £291,500, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £429,550, semi-detached £267,500, terraced £245,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 12%. There were 64 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Pershore in context

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Postcode districts in Pershore

WR10 41 ⇄

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