Town Pop. 2,385

Living in Upton upon Severn: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Upton upon Severn is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Upton upon Severn most outperforms the national norm: 44/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 46/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the WR8 postcode district. It scores 9 points above the WR8 postcode district as a whole, which averages 32/100. Its healthcare score runs 15 points above the WR8 district's 29/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WR8 postcode district.

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Upton upon Severn scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
46
99 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Shoplifting 70 crimes
↑ 277% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 62 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 35 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Public order 15 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 35 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Court Street 77 crimes
  2. 2 High Street 18 crimes
  3. 3 New Street 18 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 4.9 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
77
Green Space 14
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
24
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Upton-Upon-Severn CofE Primary and Pre SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
44
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital13 mi
Hereford County Hospital20 mi
Lydney & District Hospital26.1 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 'Outstanding'
GP capacity982 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
54
Full fibre (FTTP)71.9%
available across Malvern Hills
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
79.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 92 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
43
Employment rate51%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51%Unemployed2.9%Retired32.3%Student2.8%Other inactive11%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.5%Skilled & technical37.2%Routine & elementary24.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.9%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership61%
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
25
Great Malvern 5.4 mi
Colwall 6 mi
Malvern Link 6.2 mi
J1 M50 2.8 mi
J1 M50 3 mi
J8 M5 3.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 15
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £280,000 27
Semi-detached £288,750 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£207k £271k £336k £400k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Ryall 41 0.8 mi away ⇄
Hanley Castle 39 1.4 mi away ⇄
Queenhill 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hanley Swan 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Welland 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Twyning 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Besford 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Eckington (Wychavon) 39 4.6 mi away ⇄
Defford 38 4.7 mi away ⇄
Malvern Wells 48 4.7 mi away ⇄
Bredon 50 5.1 mi away ⇄
Kempsey 39 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Upton upon Severn a nice place to live?

Upton upon Severn has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Upton upon Severn 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 Upton upon Severn?

Upton upon Severn has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 46/100. There were 236 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Upton upon Severn?

Among the top-rated schools in Upton upon Severn is Upton-Upon-Severn CofE Primary and Pre School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Upton upon Severn in total.

What are house prices like in Upton upon Severn?

The current median house price in Upton upon Severn is £280,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £288,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 22%. There were 27 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Upton upon Severn in context

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Postcode districts in Upton upon Severn

WR8 32 ⇄

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