Town Pop. 472

Living in Hodnet: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hodnet is 40/100, built from 8 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 11/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 9 places in the TF9 postcode district.

On environment specifically, Hodnet sits 9 points above the TF9 district figure of 65/100. That sits 10 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). Wider context for the surrounding area: TF9 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
245.8 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 61 crimes
↑ 288% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 109% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 243% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 242% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 203% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wood Lane 10 crimes
  2. 2 The Grove 8 crimes
  3. 3 Sports/Recreation Area 8 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 3.3 · PM2.5 5.5 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
79
Green Space 62
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
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1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Hodnet Primary SchoolPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsPrincess Royal Hospital9.5 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital13.2 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital18 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,612 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
24.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
24.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed1.2%Retired27%Student4.1%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.6%Skilled & technical38.1%Routine & elementary22.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.5%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership74.3%
Among the most-deprived 37% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
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
Prees 6 mi
Wem 6.2 mi
Yorton 7.5 mi
J7 M54 11.1 mi
J7 M54 11.3 mi
J6 M54 11.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hodnet 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

Ternhill 26 2.3 mi away ⇄
Rosehill 0 2.5 mi away ⇄
Child's Ercall 34 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hinstock 33 4.9 mi away ⇄
Market Drayton 45 4.9 mi away ⇄
Prees 36 5.1 mi away ⇄
Shawbury 49 5.6 mi away ⇄
Prees Higher Heath 36 5.8 mi away ⇄
Wem 50 6.2 mi away ⇄
Cheswardine 33 6.4 mi away ⇄
Tibberton (Telford and Wrekin) 36 6.5 mi away ⇄
Chipnall 0 6.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hodnet a nice place to live?

Hodnet has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hodnet is 40/100, 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 Hodnet?

Hodnet is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 116 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Hodnet in context

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Postcode districts in Hodnet

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