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Living in Chirk Bank: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Chirk Bank is 51/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 90/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 8 scored places sharing the LL14 postcode district, Chirk Bank ranks 3rd.

The LL14 district averages 41/100, putting Chirk Bank 10 points above its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Chirk Bank sits 35 points above the LL14 district figure of 55/100. Safety (95) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: LL14 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Chirk Bank scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
84.8 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 19 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 47% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 114% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Other theft 2 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Station Road 9 crimes
  2. 2 Chirk Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Berwyn Avenue 4 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 5.703 · PM2.5 5.188 · PM10 8.67 µg/m³
78
Green Space 69
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Weston Rhyn Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
23
A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital18.3 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital20.5 mi
Princess Royal Hospital26.7 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust4.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryCHIRK SURGERY0.5 mi
GP capacity1,918 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
90
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate51.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.2%Unemployed1.5%Retired30.4%Student10.6%Other inactive6.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.5%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary26.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)19%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.7%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership86.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 Merseyside & North 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
14
Chirk 0.8 mi
Gobowen 2.3 mi
Ruabon 4.3 mi
J12 M53 21.4 mi
J12 M53 21.6 mi
J11 M53 23.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
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 Chirk Bank 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

Weston Rhyn 46 0.5 mi away ⇄
Rhoswiel 0 0.9 mi away ⇄
Chirk 45 0.9 mi away ⇄
St Martins 40 2.0 mi away ⇄
Gobowen 42 2.3 mi away ⇄
Froncysyllte 46 3.0 mi away ⇄
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr 42 3.7 mi away ⇄
Trevor 54 3.9 mi away ⇄
Whittington (Shropshire) 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ruabon 46 4.5 mi away ⇄
Oswestry 53 4.7 mi away ⇄
Dudleston Heath 37 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Chirk Bank a nice place to live?

Chirk Bank is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Chirk Bank is 51/100, 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 Chirk Bank?

Chirk Bank is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 34 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Chirk Bank?

Among the top-rated schools in Chirk Bank is Weston Rhyn Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Chirk Bank in total.

Chirk Bank in context

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Postcode districts in Chirk Bank

LL14 41 ⇄

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