Town Pop. 596

Living in Churchstoke: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Churchstoke scores 46/100 overall, across 6 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is bills: 62/100 against a national town median of 47/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 11/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That places it last of the 3 scored places in the SY15 postcode district. The SY15 district averages 34/100, putting Churchstoke 12 points above its own postcode area. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: SY15 postcode district.

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Churchstoke scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
112.4 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 30 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 122% above national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↑ 405% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 189% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 20 crimes
  2. 2 B4385 9 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 9 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 2.9 · PM2.5 4.6 · PM10 7.6 µg/m³
82
Green Space 12
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
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A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital16.1 mi
Princess Royal Hospital26 mi
Hereford County Hospital36.3 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust11.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryMONTGOMERY MEDICAL PRACTICE3.5 mi
GP capacity1,905 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
11
Full fibre (FTTP)58.5%
available across Powys
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
13.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
13.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 24 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate54.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.1%Unemployed0.7%Retired33.1%Student3.1%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.8%Skilled & technical42.7%Routine & elementary24.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.2%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership73.6%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
62
Council tax Powys · 2025-26
A £1,489
B £1,738
C £1,986
D £2,234
E £2,730
F £3,227
G £3,723
H £4,468
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
3
Welshpool 8.7 mi
Newtown 10.3 mi
Broome 11.3 mi
J7 M54 24.4 mi
J7 M54 24.8 mi
J6 M54 26.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Churchstoke 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

Montgomery 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bishop's Castle 35 4.5 mi away ⇄
Forden 53 5.7 mi away ⇄
Berriew 55 6.9 mi away ⇄
Abermule 52 7.0 mi away ⇄
Worthen 33 7.3 mi away ⇄
Snailbeach 32 7.8 mi away ⇄
Kerry 53 8.4 mi away ⇄
Clun 37 8.4 mi away ⇄
Welshpool 49 8.9 mi away ⇄
Minsterley 33 9.3 mi away ⇄
Gungrog 55 9.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Churchstoke a nice place to live?

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

Churchstoke is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 67 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Churchstoke

SY15 34 ⇄

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