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Living in Ditton Priors: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Ditton Priors comes out at 34/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is environment: 80/100 against a national town median of 64/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the WV16 postcode district, Ditton Priors scores lowest. The WV16 district averages 44/100, putting Ditton Priors 10 points below its own postcode area. On environment specifically, Ditton Priors sits 18 points above the WV16 district figure of 62/100. For the surrounding area, see WV16 postcode district.

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Ditton Priors scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

215.1 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 29 crimes

↑ 212% above national average

Other theft 7 crimes

↑ 305% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes

↑ 41% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes

↑ 163% above national average

Vehicle crime 5 crimes

↑ 273% above national average

other 8 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Beech Green 13 crimes
2 Brown Clee Road 7 crimes
3 Park/Open Space 7 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 2.525 · PM2.5 5.007 · PM10 8.368 µg/m³

Green Space 78

Parks None

Sports Pitches Adequate 3

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

1 school in area

1Good

Brown Clee CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good

Healthcare

A&E departmentsPrincess Royal Hospital14.6 mi

Royal Shrewsbury Hospital16.9 mi

Russells Hall Hospital18.9 mi

Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust7 mi

Routine referral (median)4 wks

Treated within 18 weeks92.8%

1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'

GP capacity2,062 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

Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%

available across Shropshire

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

6.3%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

6.3%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

96.6%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate58.1%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed58.1%Unemployed2.1%Retired29.5%Student2.6%Other inactive7.6%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial37.9%Skilled & technical42.1%Routine & elementary19.9%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications17.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.4%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)3.7%

Home ownership66.1%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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 West Midlands region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band D

Water Severn Trent Water

Average bill regional £424/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Church Stretton 9.9 mi

Ludlow 10.6 mi

Craven Arms 11.7 mi

J7 M54 13.3 mi

J7 M54 13.4 mi

J6 M54 13.6 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 1

Restaurants & Cafes Some 1

Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1

Retail Shopping Some 2

Takeaways None

Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Ditton Priors 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ditton Priors a nice place to live?

Ditton Priors has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ditton Priors is 34/100, 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 Ditton Priors?

Ditton Priors is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 60 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Ditton Priors?

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

Ditton Priors in context

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Postcode districts in Ditton Priors

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