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Living in High Ercall: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for High Ercall is 37/100, built from 9 categories. Bills is where High Ercall most outperforms the national norm: 64/100 against a median of 47/100 across UK towns. Transport falls furthest short: 4/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the TF6 postcode district. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (88) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: TF6 postcode district.

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High Ercall scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
181.3 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 46 crimes
↑ 181% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↑ 114% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
Burglary 4 crimes
↑ 131% above national average
other 12 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 B5062 18 crimes
  2. 2 The Glebelands 15 crimes
  3. 3 City Road 8 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
78
Green Space 13
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area
1Good
  • High Ercall Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPrincess Royal Hospital4.5 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital8.3 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital23.5 mi
Hospital waitsThe Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust3.7 mi
Routine referral (median)13 wks
Treated within 18 weeks60.6%
A&E seen within 4 hrs79%
Nearest GP surgeryShawbury Medical Practice2.9 mi
GP capacity1,156 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
58
Full fibre (FTTP)46.7%
available across Telford and Wrekin
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 22 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed1.9%Retired32.3%Student2.5%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.9%Skilled & technical38.3%Routine & elementary25.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.3%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership67.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
64
Council tax Telford and Wrekin · 2026-27
A £1,504
B £1,755
C £2,005
D £2,256
E £2,757
F £3,259
G £3,760
H £4,512
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
4
Wellington 5.1 mi
Shrewsbury 6.7 mi
Yorton 6.7 mi
J7 M54 4.9 mi
J7 M54 5.3 mi
J6 M54 6.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
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 High Ercall 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

Allscott 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
Shawbury 49 3.4 mi away ⇄
Hadnall 41 4.6 mi away ⇄
Tibberton (Telford and Wrekin) 36 5.7 mi away ⇄
Clive 37 6.4 mi away ⇄
Child's Ercall 34 6.6 mi away ⇄
Shrewsbury 64 6.7 mi away ⇄
Hodnet 40 6.9 mi away ⇄
Cross Houses 33 7.0 mi away ⇄
Harmer Hill 32 7.0 mi away ⇄
Bomere Heath 30 7.5 mi away ⇄
Telford 50 7.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is High Ercall a nice place to live?

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

High Ercall is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 89 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in High Ercall?

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

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Postcode districts in High Ercall

TF6 38 ⇄

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