Town Pop. 1,769

Living in Hockley Heath: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hockley Heath comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 97/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 11 places in the B94 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Hockley Heath sits 40 points above the B94 district figure of 57/100. Below 30/100: schools (23), lifestyle (28) and transport (29). That puts Hockley Heath in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the B94 postcode district.

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Hockley Heath scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
255.5 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 171 crimes
↑ 190% above national average
Vehicle crime 68 crimes
↑ 700% above national average
Other theft 52 crimes
↑ 374% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 42 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 31 crimes
↑ 157% above national average
other 88 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Elm Road 47 crimes
  2. 2 Magnolia Drive 39 crimes
  3. 3 Stroudley Road 31 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 7.6 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.1 µg/m³
73
Green Space 37
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Good
  • Tudor Grange Primary Academy Hockley HeathPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
34
A&E departmentsSolihull Hospital4 mi
Greet Urgent Care Centre7.1 mi
Warwick Hospital8.6 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks69.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.2%
Nearest GP surgeryDorridge Surgery2 mi
GP capacity1,404 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)80.1%
available across Solihull
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 51 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate59.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.2%Unemployed2.2%Retired27.2%Student3.5%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.6%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary13.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.5%Apprenticeship4.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership79.9%
Among the least-deprived 30% 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
29
Dorridge 1.8 mi
Lapworth 2.3 mi
Danzey 2.6 mi
J16 M40 1 mi
J3A M42 1.3 mi
J3A M42 1.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 6
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £400,000 17
5-year monthly trend
All
£442k £465k £490k £514k 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Lapworth 47 1.1 mi away ⇄
Kingswood (Warwick) 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Earlswood 49 2.4 mi away ⇄
Cheswick Green 58 2.5 mi away ⇄
Knowle and Dorridge 65 2.6 mi away ⇄
Terry's Green 46 2.7 mi away ⇄
Tanworth-in-Arden 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Wood End (Stratford-on-Avon) 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Dickens Heath 57 3.5 mi away ⇄
Tidbury Green 64 3.7 mi away ⇄
Aspley Heath 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ullenhall 47 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hockley Heath a nice place to live?

Hockley Heath is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Hockley Heath is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Hockley Heath?

Hockley Heath is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 452 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hockley Heath?

Among the top-rated schools in Hockley Heath is Tudor Grange Primary Academy Hockley Heath, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hockley Heath in total.

What are house prices like in Hockley Heath?

The current median house price in Hockley Heath is £400,000, around 40% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 19%.

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Postcode districts in Hockley Heath

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