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Living in Wick (Wychavon): Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wick (Wychavon) scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 39/100 against a national town median of 18/100. No other settlement in the WR10 postcode district scores higher. Wick (Wychavon) leads all 14.

It scores 10 points above the WR10 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. On healthcare specifically, Wick (Wychavon) sits 13 points above the WR10 district figure of 26/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WR10 postcode district.

51
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
247.7 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 48 crimes
↑ 225% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
↑ 408% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 331% above national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 609% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Further/Higher Educational Building 11 crimes
  2. 2 Woodward Close 9 crimes
  3. 3 Shaw Close 8 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.4 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 10.1 µg/m³
77
Green Space 15
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
28

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
39
A&E departmentsGloucestershire Royal Hospital17.3 mi
Warwick Hospital23.4 mi
Solihull Hospital24.3 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryAbbottswood Medical Centre0.6 mi
GP capacity1,204 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
78
Full fibre (FTTP)79%
available across Wychavon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate49.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.2%Unemployed2.3%Retired36.7%Student3.4%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary23.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)35%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership75.2%
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
19
Pershore 2 mi
Evesham 4.9 mi
Worcestershire Parkway 5.6 mi
J8 M5 4.6 mi
J8 M5 5.1 mi
J1 M50 6.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Wick (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

Pershore 46 1.2 mi away ⇄
Little Comberton 39 1.2 mi away ⇄
Wyre Piddle 37 1.7 mi away ⇄
Great Comberton 40 1.7 mi away ⇄
Lower Moor 33 1.9 mi away ⇄
Pinvin 40 2.4 mi away ⇄
Fladbury 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Cropthorne 40 2.5 mi away ⇄
Defford 38 2.6 mi away ⇄
Elmley Castle 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Drakes Broughton 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Eckington (Wychavon) 39 3.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wick (Wychavon) a nice place to live?

Wick (Wychavon) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Wick (Wychavon) is 51/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Wick (Wychavon)?

Wick (Wychavon) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 110 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Wick (Wychavon)

WR10 41 ⇄

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