Claremont Hill
Shropshire, England
Reality check: At £275,000, this is a premium entry point. Strong 106% growth over 5 years supports the investment case. Weak family and environment appeal narrows demand.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 106% 5-year growth.
Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but walkability (45) could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: liquid market (score 70), 106% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (15), environment (35). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £275,000 — price is manageable but connectivity (70) or environment (35) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 15/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Family score 35 and safety 15. School access or quality combined with safety concerns make this challenging for families.
How Life Works Here
Claremont Hill is located in Shropshire, near Shrewsbury. Crime is a significant concern, with 839 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominates reports. 439 violent offences were recorded (52% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transit area rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is The Honey Pot (cafe, 14m). Public transport is accessible, with rail and bus stops within reach. The nearest is about 457m away. The median property price is £275,000, with exceptional growth of 106% over five years. Based on 17 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 3 schools within 2 km, 3 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. Overall, this street scores 47 out of 100 for liveability, above the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: warm
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Claremont Hill, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Anytime Fitness 171m · 2 min walk
- Yogalicious 324m · 4 min walk
parks & green spaces (4)
- The Quarry 190m · 2 min walk
- Mardol Quay Gardens 251m · 3 min walk
- The Dingle 259m · 3 min walk
- Burrs Field Countryside Site 547m · 7 min walk
schools (5)
- Coleham Primary School 795m · 10 min walk
- St George's Junior School 1098m · 14 min walk
- The Priory School 1488m · 19 min walk
- Radbrook Primary School 1749m · 22 min walk
- Meole Brace School 1873m · 23 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Cross Hill — Shropshire46
- Princess Street — Shropshire45
- Roushill Bank — Shropshire47
- Bridge Street — Shropshire42
- Priory Road — Shropshire43
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.
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