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Living in Hinstock: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hinstock is 33/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 11/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 9 places in the TF9 postcode district.

Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate safety (95) from transport (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. The TF9 district averages 40/100, putting Hinstock 7 points below its own postcode area. That is 17 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see TF9 postcode district.

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Hinstock scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
95
167 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 45 crimes
↑ 179% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 311% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 115% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 8 crimes
  2. 2 Hudson Way 8 crimes
  3. 3 Bog Hall Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 3.726 · PM2.5 5.715 · PM10 10.396 µg/m³
78
Green Space 22
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area
1Good
  • Hinstock Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPrincess Royal Hospital8.4 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital14.9 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital16.4 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust3.6 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryOHP-Drayton Medical Practice5.1 mi
GP capacity1,410 patients per GP
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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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
15.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
15.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate58.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.9%Unemployed1.3%Retired28.6%Student2.6%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.3%Skilled & technical36.5%Routine & elementary23.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.5%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership79.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
41
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 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
3
Wellington 9.6 mi
Oakengates 9.9 mi
Prees 10.7 mi
J6 M54 10.3 mi
J6 M54 10.3 mi
J5 M54 10.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hinstock 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

Child's Ercall 34 1.9 mi away ⇄
Cheswardine 33 2.5 mi away ⇄
Rosehill 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Chipnall 0 3.2 mi away ⇄
Tibberton (Telford and Wrekin) 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ternhill 26 4.3 mi away ⇄
Edgmond 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
Hodnet 40 4.9 mi away ⇄
Market Drayton 45 4.9 mi away ⇄
Newport (Telford and Wrekin) 58 5.8 mi away ⇄
Loggerheads 39 6.5 mi away ⇄
Woodseaves 34 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hinstock a nice place to live?

Hinstock has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hinstock is 33/100, 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 Hinstock?

Hinstock is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 95/100. There were 81 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hinstock?

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

Hinstock in context

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Postcode districts in Hinstock

TF9 40 ⇄

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