Town Pop. 375

Living in Clive: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Clive scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is environment: 79/100 against a national town median of 64/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the SY4 postcode district. It scores 6 points below the SY4 postcode district as a whole, which averages 43/100. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see SY4 postcode district.

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Clive scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
248 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 50 crimes
↑ 300% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 663% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 76% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Blacksmith'S View 13 crimes
  2. 2 Sleap Airfield 10 crimes
  3. 3 Chapel Crescent 7 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 3.293 · PM2.5 5.279 · PM10 9.614 µg/m³
80
Green Space 76
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Clive CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital7.6 mi
Princess Royal Hospital10.9 mi
Leighton Hospital23.2 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,305 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
4.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
4.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate57.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.9%Unemployed1.5%Retired30.6%Student2.4%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.8%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary18.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.9%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership75.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
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 D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Yorton 0.6 mi
Wem 3 mi
Prees 6.1 mi
J7 M54 11.2 mi
J7 M54 11.6 mi
J6 M54 12.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Clive 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

Harmer Hill 32 1.9 mi away ⇄
Sleap 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hadnall 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Myddle 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Shawbury 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Wem 50 3.1 mi away ⇄
Bomere Heath 30 3.7 mi away ⇄
Walford 45 5.3 mi away ⇄
Baschurch 46 5.7 mi away ⇄
Cockshutt 37 5.8 mi away ⇄
Prees 36 6.3 mi away ⇄
High Ercall 37 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Clive a nice place to live?

Clive has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Clive is 37/100, 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 Clive?

Clive is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 93 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Clive?

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

Clive in context

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Postcode districts in Clive

SY4 43 ⇄

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