Town Pop. 3,701

Living in Tenbury Wells: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tenbury Wells scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 29/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. It scores 7 points above the WR15 postcode district as a whole, which averages 37/100.

Its healthcare score runs 16 points above the WR15 district's 14/100. Safety (86) sits at 80/100 or above. On the national picture that lands Tenbury Wells in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: WR15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
86
74.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 110 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 38 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Burglary 25 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
Other theft 23 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
other 62 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 29 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 11 crimes
  3. 3 Church Street 11 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 3.1 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 8.7 µg/m³
81
Green Space 32
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
30
3 schools in area
3Good
  • Burford CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Tenbury CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Tenbury High Ormiston AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
30
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital17.5 mi
Russells Hall Hospital23.5 mi
Princess Royal Hospital27.2 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,050 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
29
Full fibre (FTTP)71.9%
available across Malvern Hills
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
49.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
48.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 116 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate51.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.7%Unemployed2.5%Retired33.2%Student3%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33%Skilled & technical37.5%Routine & elementary29.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.6%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership66.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
12
Ludlow 6.6 mi
Leominster 8.1 mi
Craven Arms 13.7 mi
J6 M5 19.8 mi
J6 M5 19.8 mi
J7 M5 20.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Ample 9
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Adequate 19
Takeaways Some 2
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 £231,250 24
Detached £350,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£163k £232k £303k £372k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

St Michaels 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
Knowbury 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Cleehill 42 4.4 mi away ⇄
Brimfield 35 4.5 mi away ⇄
Ashford Carbonell 35 4.5 mi away ⇄
Doddington 34 5.4 mi away ⇄
Sheet (Shropshire) 53 5.5 mi away ⇄
Eardiston 34 6.2 mi away ⇄
Rockgreen 53 6.3 mi away ⇄
Orleton 35 6.4 mi away ⇄
Ludlow 49 6.4 mi away ⇄
Cleobury Mortimer 40 6.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tenbury Wells a nice place to live?

Tenbury Wells has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tenbury Wells is 44/100, 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 Tenbury Wells?

Tenbury Wells is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 86/100. There were 275 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tenbury Wells?

Among the top-rated schools in Tenbury Wells are Burford CofE Primary School, Tenbury CofE Primary School and Tenbury High Ormiston Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Tenbury Wells in total.

What are house prices like in Tenbury Wells?

The current median house price in Tenbury Wells is £231,250, around 19% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £350,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 10%. There were 24 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Tenbury Wells in context

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Postcode districts in Tenbury Wells

WR15 37 ⇄

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