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Living in Cleehill: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Cleehill is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 93/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is transport: 3/100 versus a median of 21/100.

Cleehill places 5th of 8 in the SY8 postcode district. Cleehill is a place of extremes: 95/100 for safety against 3/100 for transport, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On broadband specifically, Cleehill sits 67 points above the SY8 district figure of 26/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SY8 postcode district.

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Cleehill scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
114.4 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 35 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 36% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 114% above national average
Other crime 2 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Crescent 14 crimes
  2. 2 High Street 6 crimes
  3. 3 Hints Meadow 5 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 3.067 · PM2.5 5.014 · PM10 8.753 µg/m³
81
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Clee Hill Community AcademyPrimary · 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
3
A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital21.9 mi
Hereford County Hospital22.1 mi
Princess Royal Hospital23.3 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust4.1 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryTenbury Surgery4.3 mi
GP capacity1,620 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
93
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate50.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.1%Unemployed1.5%Retired37.2%Student2.2%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.6%Skilled & technical41.4%Routine & elementary24%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.4%Apprenticeship6.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership81.7%
Among the most-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
Council tax Shropshire · 2026-27
A £1,685
B £1,966
C £2,247
D £2,528
E £3,090
F £3,652
G £4,213
H £5,056
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Ludlow 4.9 mi
Craven Arms 11.1 mi
Leominster 11.6 mi
J5 M5 21 mi
J5 M5 21.3 mi
J6 M5 21.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Cleehill 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

Knowbury 43 1.0 mi away ⇄
Doddington 34 1.8 mi away ⇄
Sheet (Shropshire) 53 3.9 mi away ⇄
Rockgreen 53 4.2 mi away ⇄
Tenbury Wells 44 4.4 mi away ⇄
Ludlow 49 4.7 mi away ⇄
Cleobury Mortimer 40 4.9 mi away ⇄
Ashford Carbonell 35 5.0 mi away ⇄
St Michaels 0 5.9 mi away ⇄
Brimfield 35 6.3 mi away ⇄
Eardiston 34 7.7 mi away ⇄
Clows Top 37 7.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cleehill a nice place to live?

Cleehill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cleehill is 42/100, 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 Cleehill?

Cleehill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 61 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cleehill?

Among the top-rated schools in Cleehill is Clee Hill Community Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Cleehill in total.

Cleehill in context

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Postcode districts in Cleehill

SY8 42 ⇄

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