Town Pop. 578

Living in Clavering: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Clavering is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 40/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 8th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the CB11 postcode district. The CB11 district averages 51/100, putting Clavering 10 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 10 points above the CB11 district's 81/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CB11 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
98.6 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 29 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 346% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Vehicle crime 4 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Skeins Way 16 crimes
  2. 2 Clatterbury Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 Oxleys Close 5 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.4 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
73
Green Space 12
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area
1Good
  • Clavering Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPrincess Alexandra Hospital13.3 mi
Cambridge Biomedical Campus13.6 mi
Lister Hospital15.2 mi
Hospital waitsCambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust5.4 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.9%
A&E seen within 4 hrs71.1%
Nearest GP surgeryNewport Surgery2.7 mi
GP capacity2,164 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
40
Full fibre (FTTP)68.3%
available across Uttlesford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
67%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
67%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate56.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.2%Unemployed1.1%Retired30.2%Student3.5%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.7%Skilled & technical34.9%Routine & elementary14.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.8%Apprenticeship4.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership80.5%
Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
Council tax Uttlesford · 2026-27
A £1,556
B £1,815
C £2,075
D £2,334
E £2,853
F £3,371
G £3,890
H £4,668
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
24
Newport 2.9 mi
Audley End 3.5 mi
Elsenham 4.7 mi
J9 M11 6.3 mi
J8 M11 6.7 mi
J8A M11 7.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Clavering 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

Wicken Bonhunt 39 1.4 mi away ⇄
Arkesden 38 1.5 mi away ⇄
Rickling Green and Quendon 48 2.5 mi away ⇄
Langley (Uttlesford) 44 2.6 mi away ⇄
Newport (Uttlesford) 51 2.9 mi away ⇄
Manuden 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Wendens Ambo 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Widdington 49 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ugley Green 52 4.2 mi away ⇄
Elmdon 36 4.7 mi away ⇄
Great Hormead 36 4.8 mi away ⇄
Chrishall 39 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Clavering a nice place to live?

Clavering has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Clavering is 41/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Clavering?

Clavering is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 57 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Clavering?

Among the top-rated schools in Clavering is Clavering Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Clavering in total.

Clavering in context

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Postcode districts in Clavering

CB11 51 ⇄

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