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Living in Tardebigge: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tardebigge scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 67/100 versus a median of 88/100. Among the 8 scored places sharing the B60 postcode district, Tardebigge ranks 6th.

Against the wider B60 district average of 58/100, that is 12 points below. On healthcare specifically, Tardebigge sits 28 points below the B60 district figure of 60/100. Below 30/100: lifestyle (25) and schools (26). For the surrounding area, see B60 postcode district.

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Tardebigge scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
67
558.6 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 136 crimes
↑ 919% above national average
Other crime 16 crimes
↑ 1895% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 146% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
↑ 475% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 382% above national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lakeside 126 crimes
  2. 2 Turntable Avenue 14 crimes
  3. 3 Clayton Drive 8 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.477 · PM2.5 6.532 · PM10 10.832 µg/m³
73
Green Space 28
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 11 within 4km
1Good
  • Tardebigge CofE First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsGreet Urgent Care Centre10.1 mi
Solihull Hospital10.8 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital11.4 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryHillview Medical Centre2.2 mi
GP capacity1,442 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
59
Full fibre (FTTP)80.2%
available across Bromsgrove
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
88.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
88.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate53.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.3%Unemployed3.6%Retired20.1%Student3.3%Other inactive19.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.9%Skilled & technical34%Routine & elementary19.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.1%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership77.5%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
47
Council tax Bromsgrove · 2026-27
A £1,653
B £1,928
C £2,204
D £2,479
E £3,030
F £3,581
G £4,132
H £4,958
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
34
Alvechurch 2.1 mi
Redditch 2.3 mi
Bromsgrove 2.4 mi
J1 M42 3.1 mi
J2 M42 3.2 mi
J2 M42 3.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Tardebigge 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

Burcot (Bromsgrove) 59 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bordesley 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Blackwell (Bromsgrove) 51 2.1 mi away ⇄
Alvechurch 48 2.3 mi away ⇄
Rowney Green 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bromsgrove 60 2.9 mi away ⇄
Barnt Green 55 3.0 mi away ⇄
Redditch 58 3.2 mi away ⇄
Catshill 60 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hopwood 38 3.8 mi away ⇄
Stoke Prior (Bromsgrove) 37 4.0 mi away ⇄
Hanbury 36 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tardebigge a nice place to live?

Tardebigge has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tardebigge 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 Tardebigge?

Tardebigge has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 67/100. There were 224 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tardebigge?

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

Tardebigge in context

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Postcode districts in Tardebigge

B60 58 ⇄
B97 56 ⇄

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