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Living in Rushwick: Liveability Score 56/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rushwick comes out at 56/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 70/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the WR2 postcode district, Rushwick ranks 2nd. On broadband specifically, Rushwick sits 56 points above the WR2 district figure of 43/100. That puts Rushwick in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: WR2 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
70
363.8 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 144 crimes
↑ 360% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 46 crimes
↑ 222% above national average
Other theft 30 crimes
↑ 415% above national average
Burglary 29 crimes
↑ 783% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 29 crimes
↑ 354% above national average
other 64 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 University Park Drive 74 crimes
  2. 2 Bromyard Road 32 crimes
  3. 3 Whitmore Road 21 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 5.536 · PM2.5 6.106 · PM10 10.438 µg/m³
75
Green Space 32
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
39
2 schools in area · 18 within 4km
1Good1Inadequate
  • Honeywell Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Rushwick CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Inadequate

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

Healthcare
40
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital20.2 mi
Gloucestershire Royal Hospital21.6 mi
Russells Hall Hospital22.7 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgerySt Johns House Medical Centre0.6 mi
GP capacity2,790 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)71.9%
available across Malvern Hills
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 36 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate59.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.2%Unemployed2.3%Retired26.4%Student3.8%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.1%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary22.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.7%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership73%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
Council tax Malvern Hills · 2026-27
A £1,634
B £1,906
C £2,179
D £2,451
E £2,996
F £3,540
G £4,085
H £4,902
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
51
Worcester Foregate Street 2.1 mi
Worcester Shrub Hill 2.5 mi
Malvern Link 4.5 mi
J7 M5 3.6 mi
J7 M5 3.8 mi
J6 M5 4.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
44
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 £325,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All
£272k £309k £348k £386k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Bransford 36 1.5 mi away ⇄
Powick 40 1.6 mi away ⇄
Collett's Green 40 1.6 mi away ⇄
Lower Broadheath 44 2.0 mi away ⇄
Worcester 60 2.4 mi away ⇄
Callow End 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hallow 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Leigh Sinton 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Norton (Norton Juxta Kempsey) 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Whittington (Wychavon) 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Kempsey 39 3.5 mi away ⇄
Broadwas 45 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rushwick a nice place to live?

Rushwick is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Rushwick is 56/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Rushwick?

Rushwick has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 70/100. There were 342 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rushwick?

Among the top-rated schools in Rushwick is Honeywell Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Rushwick in total.

What are house prices like in Rushwick?

The current median house price in Rushwick is £325,000, around 14% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 7%.

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Postcode districts in Rushwick

WR2 52 ⇄

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