Town Pop. 461

Living in Clifton upon Teme: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Clifton upon Teme is 34/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 17/100 against a town median of 60/100. Of the 8 places sharing the WR6 postcode district, Clifton upon Teme scores lowest.

Clifton upon Teme is a place of extremes: 95/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 92-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. On economic health specifically, Clifton upon Teme sits 8 points above the WR6 district figure of 69/100. That sits 16 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WR6 postcode district.

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Clifton upon Teme scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
117.1 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 20 crimes
↑ 30% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 285% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 334% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 11 crimes
  2. 2 Camp Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Pound Meadow 5 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 3.2 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
79
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area
1Good
  • Clifton upon Teme Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital17.8 mi
Russells Hall Hospital21.3 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital25.6 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust3.7 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryKnightwick Surgery3.7 mi
GP capacity1,547 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
17
Full fibre (FTTP)71.9%
available across Malvern Hills
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
30%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
30%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate59.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.1%Unemployed1.6%Retired28.4%Student4%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.2%Skilled & technical38.8%Routine & elementary15%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.1%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership76.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
Council tax Malvern Hills · 2026-27
A £1,634
B £1,906
C £2,179
D £2,451
E £2,996
F £3,540
G £4,085
H £4,902
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
9
Worcester Foregate Street 9.4 mi
Malvern Link 9.7 mi
Worcester Shrub Hill 9.8 mi
J6 M5 11.5 mi
J6 M5 11.6 mi
J7 M5 11.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 Clifton upon Teme 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

Martley 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Great Witley 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Abberley 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Eardiston 34 4.4 mi away ⇄
Broadwas 45 4.8 mi away ⇄
Bromyard 34 5.8 mi away ⇄
Clows Top 37 6.4 mi away ⇄
Lower Broadheath 44 6.7 mi away ⇄
Holt (Malvern Hills) 0 7.1 mi away ⇄
Holt Fleet 43 7.1 mi away ⇄
Hallow 40 7.3 mi away ⇄
Bransford 36 7.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Clifton upon Teme a nice place to live?

Clifton upon Teme has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Clifton upon Teme 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 Clifton upon Teme?

Clifton upon Teme is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 54 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Clifton upon Teme?

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

Clifton upon Teme in context

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Postcode districts in Clifton upon Teme

WR6 32 ⇄

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