Town Pop. 156

Living in Ackleton: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ackleton scores 34/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. That places it last of the 6 scored places in the WV6 postcode district.

The WV6 district averages 63/100, putting Ackleton 29 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 24 points above the WV6 district's 48/100. That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: WV6 postcode district.

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Ackleton scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
519.2 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 22 crimes
↑ 323% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 1244% above national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 1369% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 937% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 1731% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 11 crimes
  2. 2 Kingslow Lane 11 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 10 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 3.921 · PM2.5 5.894 · PM10 10.749 µg/m³
77
Green Space 32
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
14

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNew Cross Hospital10.1 mi
Russells Hall Hospital10.8 mi
Princess Royal Hospital11.2 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust4.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryClaverley Medical Practice3.4 mi
GP capacity1,960 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
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate54.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.3%Unemployed2%Retired31.7%Student3.1%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.3%Skilled & technical38.7%Routine & elementary19%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.5%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership64.4%
Among the most-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
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 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
6
Cosford 4.4 mi
Albrighton 4.7 mi
Shifnal 5.7 mi
J3 M54 5.3 mi
J3 M54 5.4 mi
J4 M54 6.9 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 Ackleton 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

Worfield 34 1.9 mi away ⇄
Hilton (Shropshire) 36 2.0 mi away ⇄
Pattingham 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Claverley 43 3.6 mi away ⇄
Stanmore 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Albrighton 49 4.4 mi away ⇄
Old Perton 44 4.7 mi away ⇄
Seisdon 26 4.7 mi away ⇄
Bridgnorth 51 4.9 mi away ⇄
Oldbury (Shropshire) 60 5.5 mi away ⇄
Quatford 42 5.5 mi away ⇄
Gospel Ash 42 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ackleton a nice place to live?

Ackleton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ackleton is 34/100, 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 Ackleton?

Ackleton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 81 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Ackleton in context

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Postcode districts in Ackleton

WV6 63 ⇄

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