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Living in Whittington (Wychavon): Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Whittington (Wychavon) is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 40/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Whittington (Wychavon) places 3rd of 4 in the WR5 postcode district. The WR5 district averages 55/100, putting Whittington (Wychavon) 10 points below its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 27 points above the WR5 district's 60/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: WR5 postcode district.

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Whittington (Wychavon) scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
40
538.6 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 119 crimes
↑ 667% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 58 crimes
↑ 719% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 22 crimes
↑ 594% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 428% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 451% above national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Skylark Rise 46 crimes
  2. 2 Swinesherd Way 34 crimes
  3. 3 Berkeley Close 26 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 9.016 · PM2.5 6.749 · PM10 13.459 µg/m³
70
Green Space 23
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
38
3 schools in area · 19 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Nunnery Wood High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Whittington CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • New College Worcester (NMSS)Special · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital21.1 mi
Russells Hall Hospital22.6 mi
Greet Urgent Care Centre23.2 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryHaresfield House Surgery1.7 mi
GP capacity2,629 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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)79%
available across Wychavon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate67%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed67%Unemployed1.7%Retired17.6%Student3.9%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.5%Skilled & technical32.5%Routine & elementary20%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.8%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership70.1%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
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
41
Worcestershire Parkway 1.6 mi
Worcester Shrub Hill 1.8 mi
Worcester Foregate Street 2.2 mi
J7 M5 0.3 mi
J7 M5 0.7 mi
J6 M5 2.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
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 Whittington (Wychavon) 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

Norton (Norton Juxta Kempsey) 48 1.0 mi away ⇄
Worcester 60 2.0 mi away ⇄
Upper Wolverton 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Kempsey 39 2.8 mi away ⇄
Powick 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Callow End 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Tibberton (Wychavon) 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Rushwick 56 3.5 mi away ⇄
Crowle (Wychavon) 34 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hindlip 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Collett's Green 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Fernhill Heath 55 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whittington (Wychavon) a nice place to live?

Whittington (Wychavon) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Whittington (Wychavon) is 45/100, 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 Whittington (Wychavon)?

Whittington (Wychavon) has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 40/100. There were 251 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Whittington (Wychavon)?

Among the top-rated schools in Whittington (Wychavon) are Nunnery Wood High School and Whittington CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Whittington (Wychavon) in total.

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Postcode districts in Whittington (Wychavon)

WR5 55 ⇄

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