Town Pop. 327

Living in Cockshutt: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cockshutt comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is transport, at 3/100 against a town median of 21/100. Cockshutt places 3rd of 5 in the SY12 postcode district.

Cockshutt is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for transport, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. It scores 5 points below the SY12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 42/100. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: SY12 postcode district.

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Cockshutt scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
119.3 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 13 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
Other crime 6 crimes
↑ 815% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 423% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Kenwick Close 9 crimes
  2. 2 The Meadows 8 crimes
  3. 3 Oakley Close 6 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 3.384 · PM2.5 5.211 · PM10 9.739 µg/m³
80
Green Space 59
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Cockshutt CofE Primary School and NurseryPrimary · 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
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital10.1 mi
Princess Royal Hospital16.7 mi
Leighton Hospital23.4 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust4.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryChurchmere Medical Group4.2 mi
GP capacity1,514 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
43
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
72.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
72.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 18 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate56.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.3%Unemployed2.6%Retired27.9%Student3.7%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.7%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary20.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.8%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership75%
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 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
Wem 5.1 mi
Yorton 5.5 mi
Prees 7 mi
J7 M54 16.8 mi
J7 M54 17.3 mi
J6 M54 18.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Cockshutt 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

Sleap 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Tetchill 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Welshampton 33 3.6 mi away ⇄
Myddle 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Rednal 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Ellesmere 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Baschurch 46 4.6 mi away ⇄
Ruyton-XI-Towns 36 4.8 mi away ⇄
Wem 50 5.0 mi away ⇄
Walford 45 5.4 mi away ⇄
Harmer Hill 32 5.5 mi away ⇄
Clive 37 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cockshutt a nice place to live?

Cockshutt has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cockshutt is 37/100, 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 Cockshutt?

Cockshutt is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 39 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cockshutt?

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

Cockshutt in context

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Postcode districts in Cockshutt

SY12 42 ⇄

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