Town Pop. 156

Living in Lem Hill: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lem Hill comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 20/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the DY14 postcode district.

That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Below 30/100: schools (7), transport (8), lifestyle (9) and healthcare (13). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DY14 postcode district.

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Lem Hill scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
1,224.4 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 88 crimes
↑ 1594% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 32 crimes
↑ 1249% above national average
Other theft 22 crimes
↑ 2174% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 1409% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 2280% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Beeches 14 crimes
  2. 2 Sugars Lane 13 crimes
  3. 3 Whitcomb'S Orchard 13 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 3.2 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 8.4 µg/m³
80
Green Space 32
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Far Forest Lea Memorial CofE Primary 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
13
A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital15.1 mi
New Cross Hospital20.4 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital20.9 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust3.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryCleobury Mortimer Medical Centre3.3 mi
GP capacity1,239 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
20
Full fibre (FTTP)81.9%
available across Wyre Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
18.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
18.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
83.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate54.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired31.7%Student3.2%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.2%Skilled & technical38.1%Routine & elementary20.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.8%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership79.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
38
Council tax Wyre Forest · 2026-27
A £1,675
B £1,954
C £2,233
D £2,512
E £3,070
F £3,628
G £4,187
H £5,024
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
8
Kidderminster 7.3 mi
Hartlebury 8.3 mi
Blakedown 10.2 mi
J5 M5 13.3 mi
J5 M5 13.6 mi
J4A M5 14 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
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 Lem 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

Far Forest 39 0.5 mi away ⇄
Callow Hill 31 1.5 mi away ⇄
Clows Top 37 1.9 mi away ⇄
Cleobury Mortimer 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bewdley 49 3.9 mi away ⇄
Trimpley 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Eardiston 34 4.3 mi away ⇄
Abberley 45 4.6 mi away ⇄
Great Witley 41 5.5 mi away ⇄
Highley 44 5.7 mi away ⇄
Stourport-on-Severn 51 5.7 mi away ⇄
Doddington 34 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lem Hill a nice place to live?

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

Lem Hill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 191 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Lem Hill

DY14 40 ⇄

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