Area Report
Last updated 05 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Malvern Hills: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away, roughly 7 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport and less recorded crime than most of England.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around WR8 0EQ.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
1Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 3 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 4 schools in total
- IMD education decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Hanley Swan St Gabriel's with St Mary's CofE Primary School (Good) — 0.2 mi
Is it safe?
1crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 8 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 1 crime in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 0.3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
0GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 9/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 9 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- no GP / hospital / dentist within 1.5 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 3 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 7 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
3green spaces
- Rural village or dispersed
- rural
- open countryside (1.8 ha total
- largest park 1.2 ha (0.18 mi away))
Nearest: Playing Field (1.2 ha) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
1shops & libraries
- 0 supermarkets within 2 mi
- library 1.6 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near WR8 0EQ.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in WR8.
Average sold price by property type across the WR8 district, 2021–2026.
About WR8 0EQ
WR8 0EQ scores 79/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in schools and safety — with Hanley Swan St Gabriel's with St Mary's CofE Primary School 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WR8 0EQ is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 17,781 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 1/10).
There are 4 schools within the typical catchment area, including 3 rated Good. The nearest school is Hanley Swan St Gabriel's with St Mary's CofE Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.2 mi away.
There was 1 crime reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
There are no GP surgeries, hospitals or pharmacies within easy reach of WR8 0EQ. Residents may need to travel further for healthcare access.
