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Living in Welland: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Welland scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 91/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

Welland places 3rd of 6 in the WR13 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 53 points above the WR13 district's 38/100. Safety (91) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WR13 postcode district.

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Welland scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
120.2 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 55 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 306% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Chestnut Close 21 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 16 crimes
  3. 3 New Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 3.6 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 9.3 µg/m³
78
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Welland Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital13.1 mi
Hereford County Hospital16.9 mi
Lydney & District Hospital24.6 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryUpton Surgery2.8 mi
GP capacity982 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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)71.9%
available across Malvern Hills
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate54.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.1%Unemployed2%Retired30.5%Student3.6%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.7%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary17.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.8%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership77.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
60
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
Colwall 3 mi
Great Malvern 3.7 mi
Malvern Link 4.8 mi
J2 M50 5 mi
J2 M50 5.1 mi
J1 M50 5.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Welland 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

Malvern Wells 48 1.8 mi away ⇄
Hanley Swan 43 2.1 mi away ⇄
Hanley Castle 39 2.9 mi away ⇄
Colwall Stone 50 3.0 mi away ⇄
Upton upon Severn 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ryall 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Great Malvern 56 4.1 mi away ⇄
Queenhill 0 4.8 mi away ⇄
Wellington Heath 46 5.3 mi away ⇄
Bromesberrow Heath 34 5.8 mi away ⇄
Ledbury 51 5.8 mi away ⇄
Cradley 41 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Welland a nice place to live?

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

Welland is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 110 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Welland?

Among the top-rated schools in Welland is Welland Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Welland in total.

Welland in context

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Postcode districts in Welland

WR13 47 ⇄

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