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Living in All Stretton: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

All Stretton scores 46/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, environment stands out most: 80/100 where the typical UK town scores 64/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That is the highest score of the 3 places in the SY6 postcode district. Against the wider SY6 district average of 39/100, that is 7 points above. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: SY6 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
215.6 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 50 crimes
↑ 256% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 87% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 179% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 155% above national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 375% above national average
other 10 crimes
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  1. 1 Brooksbury 18 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 11 crimes
  3. 3 Longmynd Place 7 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 3.105 · PM2.5 4.908 · PM10 7.938 µg/m³
81
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
36
2 schools in area
2Good
  • Church Stretton SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Lawrence CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
29
A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital10.4 mi
Princess Royal Hospital15.9 mi
Russells Hall Hospital28.6 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryChurch Stretton Medical Practice1.2 mi
GP capacity1,009 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate37.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed37.8%Unemployed1.7%Retired49.9%Student2.8%Other inactive7.9%
Professional & managerial50.3%Skilled & technical32.5%Routine & elementary17.2%
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)13.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.9%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership75%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
39
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 South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
21
Church Stretton 1.2 mi
Craven Arms 7.9 mi
Broome 9.8 mi
J7 M54 14.2 mi
J7 M54 14.5 mi
J6 M54 15.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
30
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in All Stretton 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is All Stretton a nice place to live?

All Stretton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for All Stretton is 46/100, 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 All Stretton?

All Stretton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 91 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in All Stretton?

Among the top-rated schools in All Stretton are Church Stretton School and St Lawrence CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in All Stretton in total.

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