Town Pop. 368

Living in Cheswardine: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Cheswardine is 33/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 9 scored places sharing the TF9 postcode district, Cheswardine ranks 6th.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from transport (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider TF9 district average of 40/100, that is 7 points below. That is 17 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: TF9 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
100.5 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 27 crimes
↑ 120% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 134% above national average
Vehicle crime 2 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 2 crimes
↓ 64% below national average
Other crime 1 crimes
↑ 35% above national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hudson Way 8 crimes
  2. 2 Church Lane 3 crimes
  3. 3 Mossfield 3 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 3.845 · PM2.5 5.731 · PM10 10.355 µg/m³
78
Green Space 28
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
11
1 school in area
1Good
  • Cheswardine Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPrincess Royal Hospital11 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital12.7 mi
Leighton Hospital17.5 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryOHP-Drayton Medical Practice4.2 mi
GP capacity1,425 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
3.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
3.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate54.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.3%Unemployed0.9%Retired32.8%Student2.9%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39%Skilled & technical37.6%Routine & elementary23.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.3%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership79%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
41
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 West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
3
Stone 11.4 mi
Prees 11.6 mi
Oakengates 11.9 mi
J15 M6 11 mi
J15 M6 11.2 mi
J14 M6 11.6 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Cheswardine 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

Chipnall 0 0.7 mi away ⇄
Hinstock 33 2.5 mi away ⇄
Rosehill 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Loggerheads 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Market Drayton 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Child's Ercall 34 4.4 mi away ⇄
Croxton 35 4.4 mi away ⇄
Ashley (Newcastle-under-Lyme) 41 4.8 mi away ⇄
Ternhill 26 5.0 mi away ⇄
Woodseaves 34 5.6 mi away ⇄
Norton in Hales 33 5.6 mi away ⇄
Edgmond 38 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cheswardine a nice place to live?

Cheswardine has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cheswardine is 33/100, 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 Cheswardine?

Cheswardine is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 37 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cheswardine?

Among the top-rated schools in Cheswardine is Cheswardine Primary and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Cheswardine in total.

Cheswardine in context

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Postcode districts in Cheswardine

TF9 40 ⇄

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