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Living in Dudleston Heath: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Dudleston Heath comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 34/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Among the 5 scored places sharing the SY12 postcode district, Dudleston Heath ranks 3rd.

The SY12 district averages 42/100, putting Dudleston Heath 5 points below its own postcode area. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SY12 postcode district.

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Dudleston Heath scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
193 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 26 crimes
↑ 174% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 108% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 210% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 200% above national average
Other theft 3 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 11 crimes
  2. 2 Park/Open Space 6 crimes
  3. 3 B5068 6 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 3.857 · PM2.5 5.035 · PM10 8.258 µg/m³
80
Green Space 45
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Outstanding
  • Criftins CofE Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital15.9 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital19.6 mi
Princess Royal Hospital22.9 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryChurchmere Medical Group2.1 mi
GP capacity1,583 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
34
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
61.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
61.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate54%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54%Unemployed2.2%Retired32.5%Student1.9%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.3%Skilled & technical39.4%Routine & elementary21.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.9%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership75.2%
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
5
Gobowen 4.7 mi
Chirk 5.4 mi
Ruabon 6.1 mi
J12 M53 20 mi
J12 M53 20.3 mi
J11 M53 22 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Dudleston Heath 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

Ellesmere 44 2.0 mi away ⇄
Tetchill 0 2.8 mi away ⇄
St Martins 40 2.8 mi away ⇄
Overton (Wrexham) 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Penley 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Welshampton 33 4.3 mi away ⇄
Whittington (Shropshire) 43 4.5 mi away ⇄
Gobowen 42 4.5 mi away ⇄
Rhoswiel 0 4.6 mi away ⇄
Chirk Bank 51 4.8 mi away ⇄
Weston Rhyn 46 4.9 mi away ⇄
Chirk 45 5.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Dudleston Heath a nice place to live?

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

Dudleston Heath is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 55 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Dudleston Heath?

Among the top-rated schools in Dudleston Heath is Criftins CofE Primary School and Nursery, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Dudleston Heath in total.

Dudleston Heath in context

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Postcode districts in Dudleston Heath

SY12 42 ⇄

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