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Living in Condover: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Condover scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 24/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 14 scored places sharing the SY5 postcode district, Condover ranks 7th.

Against the wider SY5 district average of 45/100, that is 8 points below. On economic health specifically, Condover sits 10 points above the SY5 district figure of 65/100. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see SY5 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
158.9 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 44 crimes
↑ 156% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 243% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 78% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 11 crimes
  2. 2 Church Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Duck Lane 8 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 3.136 · PM2.5 5.091 · PM10 8.882 µg/m³
80
Green Space 46
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Condover CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    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 Hospital4.1 mi
Princess Royal Hospital10.7 mi
New Cross Hospital27.3 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Beeches Medical Practice2.1 mi
GP capacity2,255 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
24
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
47.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
47.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate59.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.1%Unemployed1.4%Retired27.6%Student3.5%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.4%Skilled & technical38.9%Routine & elementary16.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.6%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership74.9%
Among the least-deprived 36% of areas in England
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
Shrewsbury 4.4 mi
Church Stretton 8 mi
Wellington 10.4 mi
J7 M54 9 mi
J7 M54 9.4 mi
J6 M54 11 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Condover 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

Lythbank 36 1.8 mi away ⇄
Bayston Hill 60 2.0 mi away ⇄
Dorrington (Shropshire) 36 2.1 mi away ⇄
Cross Houses 33 2.9 mi away ⇄
Longden 36 3.2 mi away ⇄
Acton Burnell 40 3.4 mi away ⇄
Hanwood 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
Shrewsbury 64 4.3 mi away ⇄
Pontesbury 41 5.9 mi away ⇄
Cressage 42 6.2 mi away ⇄
Ford 32 6.8 mi away ⇄
All Stretton 46 6.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Condover a nice place to live?

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

Condover is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Condover?

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

Condover in context

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Postcode districts in Condover

SY5 45 ⇄

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