Town Pop. 2,968

Living in Gobowen: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Gobowen scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 35/100 against a national town median of 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 30/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the SY10 postcode district. Its healthcare score runs 10 points above the SY10 district's 25/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SY10 postcode district.

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Gobowen scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
110.8 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 150 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 50 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 31 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Other theft 23 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Public order 17 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
other 58 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 27 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 25 crimes
  3. 3 Fox'S Field 17 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 4.9 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 8.8 µg/m³
79
Green Space 57
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
21
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • Gobowen Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
35
A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital15.6 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital21.9 mi
Princess Royal Hospital24.5 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryCambrian Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity1,918 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
30
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 107 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate55.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.6%Unemployed1.7%Retired27.9%Student4.4%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.8%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary26.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.4%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership73.6%
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
15
Gobowen 0.1 mi
Chirk 3.1 mi
Ruabon 6.5 mi
J12 M53 23.2 mi
J12 M53 23.4 mi
J7 M54 24.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways Adequate 4
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £195,000 26
Detached £337,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£159k £227k £297k £365k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Rhoswiel 0 1.5 mi away ⇄
Whittington (Shropshire) 43 1.9 mi away ⇄
Weston Rhyn 46 1.9 mi away ⇄
Chirk Bank 51 2.3 mi away ⇄
St Martins 40 2.4 mi away ⇄
Oswestry 53 2.6 mi away ⇄
Chirk 45 3.2 mi away ⇄
Morda 55 3.7 mi away ⇄
Dudleston Heath 37 4.5 mi away ⇄
Trefonen 41 5.0 mi away ⇄
Froncysyllte 46 5.3 mi away ⇄
Rednal 0 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gobowen a nice place to live?

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

Gobowen is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 329 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Gobowen?

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

What are house prices like in Gobowen?

The current median house price in Gobowen is £195,000, around 32% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £337,500. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%. There were 26 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Gobowen in context

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Postcode districts in Gobowen

SY10 41 ⇄
SY11 49 ⇄

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