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Living in Clun: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Clun scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Environment is where Clun most outperforms the national norm: 82/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 26/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the SY7 postcode district, Clun ranks 2nd. On environment specifically, Clun sits 16 points above the SY7 district figure of 66/100. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see SY7 postcode district.

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Clun scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
159.1 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 48 crimes
↑ 173% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 124% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 280% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 84% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 98% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lagden Lane 12 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 9 crimes
  3. 3 Enfield Street 8 crimes

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

Environment
82
Air Quality NO₂ 2.664 · PM2.5 4.513 · PM10 7.227 µg/m³
83
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area
1Good
  • St George's CofE Academy, ClunPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital21.9 mi
Hereford County Hospital28.4 mi
Princess Royal Hospital29.2 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust5.6 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,120 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
26
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
54.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
54.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 31 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate53.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.9%Unemployed0.6%Retired36.5%Student1.9%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.4%Skilled & technical43.3%Routine & elementary19.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.9%Level 3 (A levels)15.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.8%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership79.3%
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
Knucklas 5.1 mi
Knighton 5.3 mi
Hopton Heath 5.4 mi
J7 M54 27.6 mi
J7 M54 27.9 mi
J6 M54 29.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
4
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Clun 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

Bishop's Castle 35 5.1 mi away ⇄
Bedstone 0 5.3 mi away ⇄
Bucknell (Shropshire) 34 5.4 mi away ⇄
Knighton 36 5.5 mi away ⇄
Leintwardine 32 7.6 mi away ⇄
Craven Arms 41 8.2 mi away ⇄
Churchstoke 46 8.4 mi away ⇄
Norton (Powys) 48 8.5 mi away ⇄
Wigmore 36 10 mi away ⇄
Presteigne 38 10 mi away ⇄
Montgomery 47 11 mi away ⇄
Kerry 53 11 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Clun a nice place to live?

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

Clun is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 84 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Clun?

Among the top-rated schools in Clun is St George's CofE Academy, Clun, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Clun in total.

Clun in context

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Postcode districts in Clun

SY7 34 ⇄

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