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Living in Waresley (Wychavon): Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Waresley (Wychavon) scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 24/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Of the 6 places sharing the DY11 postcode district, Waresley (Wychavon) scores lowest.

The DY11 district averages 53/100, putting Waresley (Wychavon) 18 points below its own postcode area. On transport specifically, Waresley (Wychavon) sits 30 points below the DY11 district figure of 60/100. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: DY11 postcode district.

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Waresley (Wychavon) scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
63
204.8 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 88 crimes
↑ 143% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 37 crimes
↑ 124% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 25 crimes
↑ 238% above national average
Other theft 23 crimes
↑ 240% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
other 38 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Worcester Road 28 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 17 crimes
  3. 3 Groves Way 15 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 6.5 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³
74
Green Space 31
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Hartlebury CofE Primary 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
6
A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital12.2 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital15.7 mi
Greet Urgent Care Centre17.5 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryStourport Medical Centre2.3 mi
GP capacity1,748 patients per GP
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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
24
Full fibre (FTTP)79%
available across Wychavon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
52%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
52%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 39 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate58.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.3%Unemployed1.8%Retired27.2%Student3.5%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.6%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary17.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.3%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership74.1%
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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
30
Hartlebury 0.5 mi
Kidderminster 3.6 mi
Droitwich Spa 5.4 mi
J5 M5 5.5 mi
J5 M5 5.8 mi
J4A M5 6.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £412,500 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£344k £382k £420k £458k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Hartlebury 43 0.9 mi away ⇄
Crossway Green 31 1.2 mi away ⇄
Lower Heath 35 1.4 mi away ⇄
Summerfield 47 1.9 mi away ⇄
Stourport-on-Severn 51 2.2 mi away ⇄
Cutnall Green 46 2.6 mi away ⇄
Mustow Green 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Kidderminster 58 3.6 mi away ⇄
Uphampton 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ombersley 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Hampton Lovett 46 4.1 mi away ⇄
Holt Fleet 43 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Waresley (Wychavon) a nice place to live?

Waresley (Wychavon) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Waresley (Wychavon) is 35/100, 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 Waresley (Wychavon)?

Waresley (Wychavon) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 63/100. There were 223 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Waresley (Wychavon)?

Among the top-rated schools in Waresley (Wychavon) is Hartlebury CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Waresley (Wychavon) in total.

What are house prices like in Waresley (Wychavon)?

The current median house price in Waresley (Wychavon) is £412,500, around 45% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%.

Waresley (Wychavon) in context

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Postcode districts in Waresley (Wychavon)

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