Town Pop. 1,979

Living in Clare: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Clare scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 49/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. That is the highest score of the 14 places in the CO10 postcode district.

It scores 5 points above the CO10 postcode district as a whole, which averages 46/100. Its healthcare score runs 28 points above the CO10 district's 21/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). For the surrounding area, see CO10 postcode district.

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Clare scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 46 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↓ 41% below national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Public order 4 crimes
↓ 69% below national average
Other crime 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Highfield 17 crimes
  2. 2 Westfield 7 crimes
  3. 3 Clare Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.9 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 12
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
35
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • Clare Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Stour Valley Community SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
49
A&E departmentsColchester General Hospital17.6 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus19.5 mi
Urgent Care Cambridge20.7 mi
Hospital waitsWest Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks66%
A&E seen within 4 hrs78.1%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,986 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
57
Full fibre (FTTP)72.9%
available across West Suffolk
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 57 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate50.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.9%Unemployed2.4%Retired35.4%Student2.7%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.8%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary23.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.9%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership62.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax West Suffolk · 2026-27
A £1,567
B £1,829
C £2,090
D £2,351
E £2,873
F £3,396
G £3,918
H £4,702
Energy Eastern England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Anglian Water
Average bill regional £498/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Sudbury 7.3 mi
Bures 11 mi
Dullingham 12.4 mi
J9A M11 16.4 mi
J9 M11 16.7 mi
J9A M11 16.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Ample 21
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £410,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£302k £419k £541k £658k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Stoke-by-Clare 26 2.2 mi away ⇄
Cavendish 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hundon 26 2.9 mi away ⇄
Ridgewell 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Glemsford 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Kedington 50 4.0 mi away ⇄
Great Yeldham 41 4.3 mi away ⇄
Sturmer 47 4.6 mi away ⇄
Cock and End 34 4.9 mi away ⇄
Toppesfield 41 5.5 mi away ⇄
Hartest 30 5.9 mi away ⇄
Long Melford 46 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Clare a nice place to live?

Clare is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Clare 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 Clare?

Clare is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 86 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Clare?

Among the top-rated schools in Clare are Clare Community Primary School and Stour Valley Community School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Clare in total.

What are house prices like in Clare?

The current median house price in Clare is £410,000, around 44% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 34%.

Clare in context

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Postcode districts in Clare

CO10 46 ⇄

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