Town Pop. 1,533

Living in Hampton in Arden: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hampton in Arden scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Hampton in Arden most outperforms the national norm: 46/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 14/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Of the 6 places sharing the B92 postcode district, Hampton in Arden scores lowest. Against the wider B92 district average of 64/100, that is 16 points below. On healthcare specifically, Hampton in Arden sits 35 points below the B92 district figure of 81/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the B92 postcode district.

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Hampton in Arden scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
63.9 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 35 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Vehicle crime 20 crimes
↑ 171% above national average
Burglary 12 crimes
↑ 123% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Conference/Exhibition Centre 20 crimes
  2. 2 Corbetts Close 10 crimes
  3. 3 Lapwing Drive 7 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 9.587 · PM2.5 6.938 · PM10 11.661 µg/m³
70
Green Space 21
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
3
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • George Fentham Endowed SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
46
A&E departmentsSolihull Hospital2.9 mi
Greet Urgent Care Centre6.2 mi
Good Hope Hospital9.6 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.2%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity550 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)80.1%
available across Solihull
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
20.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
20.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 48 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate63.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed63.2%Unemployed2.4%Retired23.1%Student4.5%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial59.8%Skilled & technical28.8%Routine & elementary11.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)51.2%Apprenticeship2.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership82%
Among the least-deprived 16% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
66
Council tax Solihull · 2026-27
A £1,465
B £1,709
C £1,953
D £2,197
E £2,685
F £3,173
G £3,662
H £4,394
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
44
Hampton-in-Arden 0.1 mi
Birmingham International 1.8 mi
Berkswell 3.4 mi
J6 M42 0.9 mi
J5A M42 1.2 mi
J6 M42 1.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £437,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£378k £509k £643k £774k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Eastcote 49 1.7 mi away ⇄
Catherine-de-Barnes 59 1.7 mi away ⇄
Meriden 43 2.4 mi away ⇄
Balsall Common 52 3.2 mi away ⇄
Knowle and Dorridge 65 3.8 mi away ⇄
Millison's Wood 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Solihull 68 4.2 mi away ⇄
Fen End 39 5.0 mi away ⇄
Corley Moor 38 5.1 mi away ⇄
Burton Green 50 5.4 mi away ⇄
Cheswick Green 58 5.9 mi away ⇄
Water Orton 63 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hampton in Arden a nice place to live?

Hampton in Arden has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hampton in Arden is 48/100, 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 Hampton in Arden?

Hampton in Arden is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 98 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Hampton in Arden?

The current median house price in Hampton in Arden is £437,000, around 53% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 7%.

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Postcode districts in Hampton in Arden

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