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Living in Harmer Hill: Liveability Score 32/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Harmer Hill comes out at 32/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 12 scored places sharing the SY4 postcode district, Harmer Hill ranks 11th.

Against the wider SY4 district average of 43/100, that is 11 points below. That is 18 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (4), transport (5), lifestyle (9) and schools (11) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SY4 postcode district.

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Harmer Hill scores 32 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
76
606.6 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 116 crimes
↑ 784% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 53 crimes
↑ 785% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 422% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 432% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 551% above national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Wickets 34 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 19 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 16 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 3.277 · PM2.5 5.249 · PM10 9.848 µg/m³
79
Green Space 57
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
11

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital5.8 mi
Princess Royal Hospital11.6 mi
Leighton Hospital25 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust3.9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryClive Medical Practice2.1 mi
GP capacity2,305 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
22.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
22.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed1.6%Retired30.1%Student2.9%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.6%Skilled & technical38.3%Routine & elementary20.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.7%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership73.8%
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
5
Yorton 1.3 mi
Wem 4.5 mi
Shrewsbury 5.8 mi
J7 M54 11.4 mi
J7 M54 11.9 mi
J6 M54 13.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Harmer Hill 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

Myddle 37 1.6 mi away ⇄
Bomere Heath 30 1.9 mi away ⇄
Clive 37 1.9 mi away ⇄
Hadnall 41 2.5 mi away ⇄
Sleap 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Walford 45 3.5 mi away ⇄
Baschurch 46 4.0 mi away ⇄
Shawbury 49 4.2 mi away ⇄
Wem 50 4.6 mi away ⇄
Little Ness 0 4.7 mi away ⇄
Cockshutt 37 5.5 mi away ⇄
Shrewsbury 64 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Harmer Hill a nice place to live?

Harmer Hill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Harmer Hill is 32/100, 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 Harmer Hill?

Harmer Hill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 76/100. There were 239 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Harmer Hill in context

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Postcode districts in Harmer Hill

SY4 43 ⇄

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