Town Pop. 1,184

Living in Hanwood: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hanwood is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Environment is where Hanwood most outperforms the national norm: 79/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 14 scored places sharing the SY5 postcode district, Hanwood ranks 6th. Against the wider SY5 district average of 45/100, that is 6 points below. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see SY5 postcode district.

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Hanwood scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
95.4 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 60 crimes
↑ 52% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 117% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Caradoc View 25 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 14 crimes
  3. 3 Rectory Gardens 9 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 3.1 · PM2.5 5 · PM10 8.5 µg/m³
81
Green Space 76
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • St Thomas and St Anne CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital1.6 mi
Princess Royal Hospital12.5 mi
New Cross Hospital30.6 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryMytton Oak Medical Practice2 mi
GP capacity1,921 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
4.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
4.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 41 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
59
Employment rate53.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.4%Unemployed2.3%Retired33.2%Student2.9%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.4%Skilled & technical36.5%Routine & elementary20.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.9%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership76.6%
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 C
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Shrewsbury 3.7 mi
Yorton 9.5 mi
Church Stretton 10.1 mi
J7 M54 11.6 mi
J7 M54 12.1 mi
J6 M54 13.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Hanwood 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

Longden 36 2.2 mi away ⇄
Lythbank 36 2.2 mi away ⇄
Bayston Hill 60 2.3 mi away ⇄
Ford 32 3.0 mi away ⇄
Shrewsbury 64 3.7 mi away ⇄
Pontesbury 41 3.7 mi away ⇄
Condover 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Dorrington (Shropshire) 36 4.7 mi away ⇄
Minsterley 33 5.2 mi away ⇄
Westbury (Shropshire) 42 5.5 mi away ⇄
Cross Houses 33 6.0 mi away ⇄
Little Ness 0 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hanwood a nice place to live?

Hanwood has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hanwood is 39/100, 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 Hanwood?

Hanwood is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 113 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hanwood?

Among the top-rated schools in Hanwood is St Thomas and St Anne CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hanwood in total.

Hanwood in context

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Postcode districts in Hanwood

SY5 45 ⇄

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