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Living in Cressage: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Cressage is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 56/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Transport falls furthest short: 4/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

Among the 14 scored places sharing the SY5 postcode district, Cressage ranks 2nd. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (90) and environment (84) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see SY5 postcode district.

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Cressage scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
257.7 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 41 crimes
↑ 217% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 171% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 318% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 414% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 190% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 20 crimes
  2. 2 Garmston Lane 16 crimes
  3. 3 Buildwas Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
84
Air Quality NO₂ 3.346 · PM2.5 5.325 · PM10 10.065 µg/m³
79
Green Space 94
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area
1Good
  • Christ Church Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPrincess Royal Hospital6.4 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital9.2 mi
New Cross Hospital21.1 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust5.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryOHP-Much Wenlock and Cressage Medical Practice3.2 mi
GP capacity1,440 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
59
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate55.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.2%Unemployed1.3%Retired32%Student2.7%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.6%Skilled & technical36.4%Routine & elementary22%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.3%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership67.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
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 E
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
4
Wellington 6 mi
Telford Central 7.6 mi
Oakengates 7.7 mi
J7 M54 4.7 mi
J7 M54 4.8 mi
J6 M54 6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
56
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Cressage 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

Much Wenlock 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Acton Burnell 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Cross Houses 33 3.9 mi away ⇄
Broseley 49 5.3 mi away ⇄
Allscott 37 5.4 mi away ⇄
Condover 37 6.2 mi away ⇄
Easthope 0 6.3 mi away ⇄
Telford 50 6.8 mi away ⇄
Dorrington (Shropshire) 36 7.2 mi away ⇄
Bayston Hill 60 7.6 mi away ⇄
Lythbank 36 8.0 mi away ⇄
Shrewsbury 64 8.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cressage a nice place to live?

Cressage has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cressage is 42/100, 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 Cressage?

Cressage is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 100 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cressage?

Among the top-rated schools in Cressage is Christ Church Church of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Cressage in total.

Cressage in context

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Postcode districts in Cressage

SY5 45 ⇄

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