Town Pop. 4,866

Living in Bayston Hill: Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bayston Hill is 60/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is lifestyle: 68/100 against a national town median of 21/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the SY3 postcode district.

The SY3 district averages 65/100, putting Bayston Hill 5 points below its own postcode area. On lifestyle specifically, Bayston Hill sits 22 points below the SY3 district figure of 90/100. That sits 10 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see SY3 postcode district.

60
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Bayston Hill scores 60 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
33.5 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 92 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 28 crimes
↓ 62% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↓ 76% below national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↓ 66% below national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
other 23 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bayston Hill Services 10 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 10 crimes
  3. 3 Bestune Way 9 crimes

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

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 4 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
79
Green Space 81
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
33
1 school in area · 12 within 4km
1Good
  • Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
54
A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital2 mi
Princess Royal Hospital10.5 mi
New Cross Hospital28.2 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
1 GP surgery in area 6 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,720 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 149 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
69
Employment rate55.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.6%Unemployed1.7%Retired32.6%Student2.9%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.7%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary26.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)19.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.1%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership83.3%
Among the least-deprived 22% 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
12
Shrewsbury 2.8 mi
Yorton 9.5 mi
Church Stretton 9.6 mi
J7 M54 9.5 mi
J7 M54 10 mi
J6 M54 11.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
68
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £272,500 28
Detached £355,000 10
Semi-detached £270,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£232k £274k £318k £360k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Lythbank 36 1.4 mi away ⇄
Condover 37 2.0 mi away ⇄
Hanwood 39 2.3 mi away ⇄
Longden 36 2.7 mi away ⇄
Shrewsbury 64 2.7 mi away ⇄
Dorrington (Shropshire) 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Cross Houses 33 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ford 32 5.0 mi away ⇄
Pontesbury 41 5.3 mi away ⇄
Acton Burnell 40 5.3 mi away ⇄
Bomere Heath 30 6.8 mi away ⇄
Minsterley 33 6.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayston Hill a nice place to live?

Bayston Hill is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bayston Hill is 60/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bayston Hill?

Bayston Hill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 163 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bayston Hill?

Among the top-rated schools in Bayston Hill is Oakmeadow Church of England Primary and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bayston Hill in total.

What are house prices like in Bayston Hill?

The current median house price in Bayston Hill is £272,500, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £355,000, semi-detached £270,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 8%. There were 28 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Bayston Hill in context

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Postcode districts in Bayston Hill

SY3 65 ⇄

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