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Living in Dorrington (Shropshire): Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Dorrington (Shropshire) scores 36/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. Dorrington (Shropshire) places 8th of 14 in the SY5 postcode district.

Against the wider SY5 district average of 45/100, that is 9 points below. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Wider context for the surrounding area: SY5 postcode district.

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Dorrington (Shropshire) scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
165 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
↑ 166% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 254% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 29% 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
73
Air Quality NO₂ 3.341 · PM2.5 4.985 · PM10 8.315 µg/m³
81
Green Space 54
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • St Edward's 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 Hospital5.7 mi
Princess Royal Hospital12.3 mi
New Cross Hospital28.4 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust4.8 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Beeches Medical Practice3.5 mi
GP capacity2,091 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
9.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
9.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 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
44
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
Church Stretton 6 mi
Shrewsbury 6.3 mi
Wellington 12.1 mi
J7 M54 10.6 mi
J7 M54 11 mi
J6 M54 12.6 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Dorrington (Shropshire) 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

Condover 37 2.1 mi away ⇄
Lythbank 36 2.6 mi away ⇄
Longden 36 3.0 mi away ⇄
Acton Burnell 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bayston Hill 60 3.6 mi away ⇄
Hanwood 39 4.7 mi away ⇄
Cross Houses 33 4.7 mi away ⇄
All Stretton 46 4.8 mi away ⇄
Pontesbury 41 5.2 mi away ⇄
Church Stretton 46 6.0 mi away ⇄
Shrewsbury 64 6.2 mi away ⇄
Minsterley 33 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dorrington (Shropshire) a nice place to live?

Dorrington (Shropshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Dorrington (Shropshire) is 36/100, 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 Dorrington (Shropshire)?

Dorrington (Shropshire) 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 Dorrington (Shropshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Dorrington (Shropshire) is St Edward's CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Dorrington (Shropshire) in total.

Dorrington (Shropshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Dorrington (Shropshire)

SY5 45 ⇄

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