Town Pop. 487

Living in Cleeve Prior: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Cleeve Prior is 34/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 23/100 versus a median of 60/100. Cleeve Prior places 16th of 18 in the WR11 postcode district.

The WR11 district averages 54/100, putting Cleeve Prior 20 points below its own postcode area. That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (3), lifestyle (10), schools (13) and transport (18) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: WR11 postcode district.

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Cleeve Prior scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
406.6 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 67 crimes
↑ 313% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 53 crimes
↑ 616% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 444% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 397% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 248% above national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cedar Close 15 crimes
  2. 2 Evesham Road 15 crimes
  3. 3 Kestrel Close 14 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
76
Green Space 9
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Cleeve Prior CofE (Controlled) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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 departmentsWarwick Hospital15.8 mi
Solihull Hospital19.3 mi
Greet Urgent Care Centre21.2 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryBidford Health Centre2.7 mi
GP capacity1,359 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
23
Full fibre (FTTP)79%
available across Wychavon
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed2.6%Retired30.2%Student2.6%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.4%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary25.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.8%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership71.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax Wychavon · 2026-27
A £1,582
B £1,846
C £2,109
D £2,373
E £2,900
F £3,428
G £3,955
H £4,746
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
18
Honeybourne 3.4 mi
Evesham 4.3 mi
Wilmcote 7.6 mi
J8 M5 12.7 mi
J6 M5 12.8 mi
J6 M5 12.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Cleeve Prior 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

Salford Priors 40 1.2 mi away ⇄
North Littleton 40 1.2 mi away ⇄
Middle Littleton 39 1.8 mi away ⇄
Harvington 40 1.9 mi away ⇄
Bidford-on-Avon 46 2.0 mi away ⇄
South Littleton 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Broom (Stratford-on-Avon) 46 2.4 mi away ⇄
Offenham 53 2.7 mi away ⇄
Norton (Norton and Lenchwick) 26 2.8 mi away ⇄
Blackminster 54 2.9 mi away ⇄
Honeybourne 37 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bretforton 42 3.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cleeve Prior a nice place to live?

Cleeve Prior has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cleeve Prior is 34/100, 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 Cleeve Prior?

Cleeve Prior is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 198 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cleeve Prior?

Among the top-rated schools in Cleeve Prior is Cleeve Prior CofE (Controlled) Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Cleeve Prior in total.

Cleeve Prior in context

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Postcode districts in Cleeve Prior

WR11 54 ⇄

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