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Living in Bucknell (Shropshire): Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Bucknell (Shropshire) is 34/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 17/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 4 scored places sharing the SY7 postcode district, Bucknell (Shropshire) ranks 3rd.

That sits 16 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). Below 30/100: healthcare (3), schools (5), lifestyle (5) and transport (11). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SY7 postcode district.

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Bucknell (Shropshire) scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
102.4 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 16 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 360% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 107% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sea Bridge Meadow 10 crimes
  2. 2 Chestnut Meadow 7 crimes
  3. 3 Church Road 6 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 2.5 · PM2.5 4.6 · PM10 7.6 µg/m³
83
Green Space 34
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5
1 school in area
1Good
  • St Mary's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital23 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital24.8 mi
Princess Royal Hospital30.3 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryWYLCWM STREET SURGERY4.1 mi
GP capacity1,700 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
17
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
29.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
29.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate49.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.2%Unemployed1.9%Retired34.6%Student5.1%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.1%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary22.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.8%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)4.2%
Home ownership70.8%
Among the most-deprived 37% of areas in England
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
11
Bucknell 0.2 mi
Hopton Heath 2.7 mi
Knighton 4 mi
J7 M54 28.6 mi
J7 M54 28.8 mi
J6 M54 29.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
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 £405,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£248k £293k £339k £385k 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Bedstone 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Leintwardine 32 3.2 mi away ⇄
Knighton 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Wigmore 36 5.0 mi away ⇄
Norton (Powys) 48 5.3 mi away ⇄
Clun 37 5.4 mi away ⇄
Presteigne 38 6.4 mi away ⇄
Craven Arms 41 7.4 mi away ⇄
Lucton 0 7.9 mi away ⇄
Shobdon 36 8.2 mi away ⇄
Yarpole 41 9.0 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Castle 35 9.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bucknell (Shropshire) a nice place to live?

Bucknell (Shropshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bucknell (Shropshire) is 34/100, 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 Bucknell (Shropshire)?

Bucknell (Shropshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 51 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bucknell (Shropshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Bucknell (Shropshire) is St Mary's CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bucknell (Shropshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Bucknell (Shropshire)?

The current median house price in Bucknell (Shropshire) is £405,000, around 42% above the England and Wales average.

Bucknell (Shropshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Bucknell (Shropshire)

SY7 34 ⇄

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