City Pop. 102,836

Living in Worcester: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Worcester scores 60/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 70/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 34/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

On healthcare specifically, Worcester sits 19 points below the WR1 district figure of 89/100. That sits 10 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see WR1 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

124.9 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 4,693 crimes

↑ 37% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 2,222 crimes

↑ 42% above national average

Shoplifting 1,380 crimes

↑ 72% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 912 crimes

↑ 31% above national average

Public order 844 crimes

↑ 26% above national average

other 2,791 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Supermarket 675 crimes
2 Shopping Area 589 crimes
3 Parking Area 465 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 7.5 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³

Green Space 31

Parks Ample 46

Sports Pitches Ample 37

Allotments Ample 19

Golf Courses Ample 4

Tennis Courts Ample 15

Bowling Greens Ample 7

Playgrounds Ample 65

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 38 in area

5Outstanding28Good1Requires Improvement1Inadequate3Ungraded

Hindlip CofE First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Northwick Manor Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Outstanding
Oasis Academy WarndonPrimary · inspected 2022
Outstanding
Perryfields Primary Pupil Referral UnitAlternative provision · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Pitmaston Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Bishop Perowne CofE CollegeSecondary · inspected 2024
Good
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic CollegeSecondary · inspected 2022
Good
Carnforth SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Cherry Orchard Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Christopher Whitehead Language CollegeSecondary · inspected 2023
Good

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital19.3 mi

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital20.3 mi

Greet Urgent Care Centre20.7 mi

Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust0.2 mi

Routine referral (median)3 wks

Treated within 18 weeks90%

9 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'

GP capacity2,629 patients per GP

15dentists19pharmacies

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

Full fibre (FTTP)93.5%

available across Worcester

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

93.3%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

94.1%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.7%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 2,250 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate60.2%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed60.2%Unemployed3.3%Retired21.4%Student5.4%Other inactive9.7%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial39.8%Skilled & technical31.6%Routine & elementary28.7%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications16.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.2%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%

Home ownership64%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Worcester · 2026-27

A £1,604

B £1,871

C £2,139

D £2,406

E £2,941

F £3,475

G £4,010

H £4,812

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

Worcester Shrub Hill 0.1 mi

Worcester Foregate Street 0.4 mi

Worcestershire Parkway 3.5 mi

J7 M5 2.2 mi

J6 M5 2.3 mi

J7 M5 2.5 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 75

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 109

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 51

Retail Shopping Ample 350

Takeaways Ample 61

Fitness Ample 19

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£250,000	718
Detached	£380,000	159
Semi-detached	£256,000	226
Terraced	£227,500	227
Flat / Maisonette	£139,000	106

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Worcester a nice place to live?

Worcester is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Worcester is 60/100, 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 Worcester?

Worcester has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 34/100. There were 12,842 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Worcester?

Among the top-rated schools in Worcester are Hindlip CofE First School, Northwick Manor Primary School and Oasis Academy Warndon, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 38 rated schools in Worcester in total.

What are house prices like in Worcester?

The current median house price in Worcester is £250,000, around 12% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £380,000, semi-detached £256,000, terraced £227,500, flat £139,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%. There were 718 sales recorded in the past 12 months.