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Living in Allscott: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Allscott is 37/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, bills stands out most: 75/100 where the typical UK town scores 47/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 37/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 3 scored places sharing the TF6 postcode district, Allscott ranks 2nd. On bills specifically, Allscott sits 11 points above the TF6 district figure of 64/100. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TF6 postcode district.

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Allscott scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
215.2 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 50 crimes
↑ 237% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↑ 239% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 99% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 22 crimes
  2. 2 Rushmoor Lane 17 crimes
  3. 3 Sugden Lane 12 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 4 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
78
Green Space 27
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Allscott Meads Primary AcademyPrimary
    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
3
A&E departmentsPrincess Royal Hospital2.4 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital8.3 mi
New Cross Hospital21.3 mi
Hospital waitsThe Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust1.8 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79%
Nearest GP surgeryWellington Medical Practice2.9 mi
GP capacity2,861 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
37
Full fibre (FTTP)46.7%
available across Telford and Wrekin
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
84.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate59.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.4%Unemployed2.1%Retired26.9%Student3.7%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.6%Skilled & technical33.5%Routine & elementary19.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)20.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.3%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership80.7%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
75
Council tax Telford and Wrekin · 2026-27
A £1,504
B £1,755
C £2,005
D £2,256
E £2,757
F £3,259
G £3,760
H £4,512
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band B
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
4
Wellington 2.7 mi
Oakengates 5.6 mi
Telford Central 6.2 mi
J7 M54 1.9 mi
J7 M54 2.4 mi
J6 M54 3.8 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

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £358,975 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£215k £297k £381k £463k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

High Ercall 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Telford 50 5.1 mi away ⇄
Cross Houses 33 5.4 mi away ⇄
Cressage 42 5.4 mi away ⇄
Shawbury 49 6.4 mi away ⇄
Tibberton (Telford and Wrekin) 36 6.5 mi away ⇄
Hadnall 41 7.0 mi away ⇄
Shrewsbury 64 7.1 mi away ⇄
Lilleshall 35 7.8 mi away ⇄
Broseley 49 7.8 mi away ⇄
Much Wenlock 41 8.0 mi away ⇄
Acton Burnell 40 8.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Allscott a nice place to live?

Allscott has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Allscott is 37/100, 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 Allscott?

Allscott is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 96 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Allscott?

The current median house price in Allscott is £358,975, around 26% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 33%.

Allscott in context

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Postcode districts in Allscott

TF6 38 ⇄

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