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Living in Higham on the Hill: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Higham on the Hill is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 7/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Higham on the Hill places 4th of 5 in the CV10 postcode district.

Against the wider CV10 district average of 53/100, that is 17 points below. On economic health specifically, Higham on the Hill sits 38 points above the CV10 district figure of 39/100. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CV10 postcode district.

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Higham on the Hill scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
210.5 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 28 crimes
↑ 84% above national average
Vehicle crime 13 crimes
↑ 494% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 360% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 237% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 526% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cherry Orchard Estate 11 crimes
  2. 2 Glebe Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Stoke Golding Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 6.8 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 18
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13
3 schools in area · 12 within 4km
2Good1Ungraded
  • Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Lower Farm AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Higham Lane North AcademySecondary
    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
7
A&E departmentsUniversity Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire9 mi
University Hospital Coventry9 mi
Leicester Royal Infirmary13 mi
Hospital waitsSouth Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs80.1%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Grange Medical Centre2.4 mi
GP capacity1,805 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
7
Full fibre (FTTP)66.1%
available across Hinckley and Bosworth
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
15.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
15.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
83.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate56.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.4%Unemployed1.8%Retired31.5%Student3.4%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.9%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary18%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.8%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership79.8%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax Hinckley and Bosworth · 2026-27
A £1,589
B £1,853
C £2,118
D £2,383
E £2,913
F £3,442
G £3,972
H £4,766
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
12
Nuneaton 2.6 mi
Hinckley 3.9 mi
Bermuda Park 4.2 mi
J1 M69 4.9 mi
J1 M69 5.1 mi
J2 M69 5.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Higham on the 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

Fenny Drayton 39 1.5 mi away ⇄
Stoke Golding 38 1.8 mi away ⇄
Nuneaton 58 2.9 mi away ⇄
Hartshill 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Mancetter and Witherley 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hinckley 61 3.6 mi away ⇄
Atherstone 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Stapleton 33 4.0 mi away ⇄
Sheepy Magna 38 4.3 mi away ⇄
Barwell 51 4.5 mi away ⇄
Bermuda 54 4.5 mi away ⇄
Market Bosworth 42 4.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Higham on the Hill a nice place to live?

Higham on the Hill has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Higham on the Hill is 36/100, 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 Higham on the Hill?

Higham on the Hill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 96 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Higham on the Hill?

Among the top-rated schools in Higham on the Hill are Higham-on-the-Hill Church of England Primary School and Lower Farm Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Higham on the Hill in total.

Higham on the Hill in context

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Postcode districts in Higham on the Hill

CV10 53 ⇄
CV13 33 ⇄

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