Town Pop. 1,721

Living in Baschurch: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Baschurch comes out at 46/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 33/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 42/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 12 scored places sharing the SY4 postcode district, Baschurch ranks 4th. Its healthcare score runs 8 points above the SY4 district's 25/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: SY4 postcode district.

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Baschurch scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
48.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 51 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Public order 6 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
Burglary 2 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Station Road 18 crimes
  2. 2 Further/Higher Educational Building 10 crimes
  3. 3 Curlew Meadows 8 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 3.3 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
79
Green Space 62
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
31
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
2Good
  • Baschurch CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Corbet SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
33
A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital5.6 mi
Princess Royal Hospital14.9 mi
Leighton Hospital26.9 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust6 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,900 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
42
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
75.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
75.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 64 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate60.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.9%Unemployed1.5%Retired24.7%Student4.2%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.5%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary19.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)19.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.1%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership76.5%
Among the least-deprived 25% 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 C
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Yorton 5 mi
Shrewsbury 7 mi
Wem 7.2 mi
J7 M54 14.6 mi
J7 M54 15.1 mi
J6 M54 16.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £249,000 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£236k £294k £354k £413k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Walford 45 1.1 mi away ⇄
Little Ness 0 1.6 mi away ⇄
Ruyton-XI-Towns 36 2.0 mi away ⇄
Myddle 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bomere Heath 30 3.3 mi away ⇄
Wilcott 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Harmer Hill 32 4.0 mi away ⇄
Sleap 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Cockshutt 37 4.6 mi away ⇄
Rednal 0 4.8 mi away ⇄
Ford 32 5.2 mi away ⇄
West Felton 37 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Baschurch a nice place to live?

Baschurch has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Baschurch 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 Baschurch?

Baschurch is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 84 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Baschurch?

Among the top-rated schools in Baschurch are Baschurch CofE Primary School and The Corbet School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Baschurch in total.

What are house prices like in Baschurch?

The current median house price in Baschurch is £249,000, around 13% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 19%.

Baschurch in context

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Postcode districts in Baschurch

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