Town Pop. 158

Living in Ashford Carbonell: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ashford Carbonell is 35/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the SY8 postcode district.

Against the wider SY8 district average of 42/100, that is 7 points below. On safety specifically, Ashford Carbonell sits 12 points above the SY8 district figure of 81/100. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see SY8 postcode district.

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Ashford Carbonell scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
259.5 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 11 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 716% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 582% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 108% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 803% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 10 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 7 crimes
  3. 3 Wheatcommon Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 2.8 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 8.5 µg/m³
81
Green Space 35
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area
1Good
  • Bishop Hooper Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital18.7 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital26 mi
Russells Hall Hospital26.9 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryOHP Ludlow-Portcullis Surgery2.7 mi
GP capacity1,406 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
1.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
1.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate54.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.7%Unemployed0.5%Retired35.5%Student2.5%Other inactive6.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.4%Skilled & technical39.4%Routine & elementary16.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)14.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.5%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership84.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
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 E
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Ludlow 2.8 mi
Leominster 7.5 mi
Craven Arms 9.7 mi
J6 M5 24.3 mi
J6 M5 24.3 mi
J5 M5 24.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
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 Ashford Carbonell 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

Brimfield 35 1.6 mi away ⇄
Sheet (Shropshire) 53 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ludlow 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
Orleton 35 3.0 mi away ⇄
Rockgreen 53 3.1 mi away ⇄
Knowbury 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Tenbury Wells 44 4.5 mi away ⇄
St Michaels 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Cleehill 42 5.0 mi away ⇄
Yarpole 41 5.0 mi away ⇄
Luston 42 5.3 mi away ⇄
Lucton 0 6.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashford Carbonell a nice place to live?

Ashford Carbonell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ashford Carbonell is 35/100, 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 Ashford Carbonell?

Ashford Carbonell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 41 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ashford Carbonell?

Among the top-rated schools in Ashford Carbonell is Bishop Hooper Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Ashford Carbonell in total.

Ashford Carbonell in context

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Postcode districts in Ashford Carbonell

SY8 42 ⇄

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