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Living in Clows Top: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Clows Top scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Schools falls furthest short: 4/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the DY14 postcode district.

On economic health specifically, Clows Top sits 14 points above the DY14 district figure of 64/100. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see DY14 postcode district.

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Clows Top scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
634.1 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 50 crimes
↑ 632% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 30 crimes
↑ 863% above national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 1158% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 690% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 651% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 22 crimes
  2. 2 The Beeches 14 crimes
  3. 3 Dunley Road 13 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 3.098 · PM2.5 5.356 · PM10 8.708 µg/m³
80
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
4

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital16.5 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital22 mi
New Cross Hospital22.1 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust3.6 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryCleobury Mortimer Medical Centre3.6 mi
GP capacity1,239 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
50
Full fibre (FTTP)71.9%
available across Malvern Hills
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate53.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.8%Unemployed1.8%Retired33.6%Student3.3%Other inactive7.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.1%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary17.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)14.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.6%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership83.6%
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 E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Kidderminster 8.2 mi
Hartlebury 8.5 mi
Blakedown 11.3 mi
J5 M5 13.2 mi
J5 M5 13.5 mi
J6 M5 14.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Clows Top 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

Lem Hill 36 1.9 mi away ⇄
Far Forest 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
Callow Hill 31 2.3 mi away ⇄
Eardiston 34 2.5 mi away ⇄
Abberley 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Cleobury Mortimer 40 3.6 mi away ⇄
Great Witley 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Bewdley 49 4.9 mi away ⇄
Trimpley 0 5.4 mi away ⇄
Stourport-on-Severn 51 5.9 mi away ⇄
Clifton upon Teme 34 6.4 mi away ⇄
Doddington 34 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Clows Top a nice place to live?

Clows Top has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Clows Top 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 Clows Top?

Clows Top is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 130 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Clows Top in context

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Postcode districts in Clows Top

DY14 40 ⇄

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