Betony Road
Malvern Hills, Worcestershire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (fair), least for families (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
Safety (25), environment (35), and school access (20) are all weak. Not a family area.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 50, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Liquidity (50) and market (50) are both below average. Properties may sit on the market.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (30). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Good entry point at £185,500, but safety (25) needs consideration and environment (35) is below average.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 20 and safety 25. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Betony Road is located in Malvern Hills, near Great Malvern, Worcestershire. Crime is a significant concern, with 476 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 6m away. The median property price is £185,500, though prices have fallen 22% over five years. Based on 5 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, and a notable retired population. There are 3 schools within 2 km. Primary schools are nearby, though secondary options may require travel. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. Some market indicators point to a cooling trend. Overall, this street scores 41 out of 100 for liveability, in the lower quartile for its district. The low safety score is the dominant factor affecting liveability here.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Other | Leasehold | Market: stable
Based on 5 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Betony Road, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Manor Park Sports Club 1956m · 24 min walk
- Sport Dyson Perrins Leisure Centre 1968m · 25 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Townsend Community Woodland 231m · 3 min walk
- Victoria Park 700m · 9 min walk
- Link Common 1519m · 19 min walk
- Sling Lane Playing Fields 1575m · 20 min walk
- Sling Lane Playing Fields 1661m · 21 min walk
schools (5)
- Madresfield CofE Primary School 1020m · 13 min walk
- St Matthias Church of England Primary School 1073m · 13 min walk
- Grove Primary School 1198m · 15 min walk
- Somers Park Primary School 1700m · 21 min walk
- Dyson Perrins CofE Academy 1962m · 24 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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