Town Pop. 439

Living in Hadnall: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hadnall is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Hadnall most outperforms the national norm: 83/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is schools, at 8/100 against a town median of 23/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the SY4 postcode district. On economic health specifically, Hadnall sits 18 points above the SY4 district figure of 65/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: SY4 postcode district.

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Hadnall scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
93.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 22 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 160% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 4 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 240% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Blacksmith'S View 13 crimes
  2. 2 Chapel Crescent 7 crimes
  3. 3 Hall Drive 4 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 4.029 · PM2.5 5.465 · PM10 10.564 µg/m³
78
Green Space 68
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Hadnall Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital5.3 mi
Princess Royal Hospital9 mi
Leighton Hospital25.4 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryShawbury Medical Practice2.4 mi
GP capacity1,731 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
54
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
81.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
83
Employment rate57%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57%Unemployed1.9%Retired31.3%Student2.5%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.5%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary19.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.7%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership68.5%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
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 C
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Yorton 2.7 mi
Shrewsbury 4.6 mi
Wem 5.7 mi
J7 M54 8.9 mi
J7 M54 9.4 mi
J6 M54 10.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 Hadnall 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

Shawbury 49 2.4 mi away ⇄
Harmer Hill 32 2.5 mi away ⇄
Clive 37 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bomere Heath 30 2.9 mi away ⇄
Myddle 37 4.1 mi away ⇄
Shrewsbury 64 4.6 mi away ⇄
High Ercall 37 4.6 mi away ⇄
Sleap 0 4.8 mi away ⇄
Walford 45 5.3 mi away ⇄
Wem 50 5.8 mi away ⇄
Baschurch 46 6.1 mi away ⇄
Little Ness 0 6.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hadnall a nice place to live?

Hadnall has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hadnall is 41/100, 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 Hadnall?

Hadnall is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 41 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hadnall?

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

Hadnall in context

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Postcode districts in Hadnall

SY4 43 ⇄

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