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Living in Knowbury: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Knowbury comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 89/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Transport falls furthest short: 4/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 8 places in the SY8 postcode district. Its broadband score runs 63 points above the SY8 district's 26/100. Safety (94) and environment (81) sit at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: SY8 postcode district.

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Knowbury scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
224.1 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 38 crimes
↑ 220% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 121% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 261% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 245% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 380% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Crescent 14 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 10 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 7 crimes

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

Environment
81
Air Quality NO₂ 2.6 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 8 µg/m³
82
Green Space 78
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
9

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital21.6 mi
Russells Hall Hospital22.9 mi
Princess Royal Hospital23.9 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust3.8 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryStation Drive Surgery3.9 mi
GP capacity1,620 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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
92.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate51.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.9%Unemployed1.1%Retired36.4%Student2.4%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38%Skilled & technical41.3%Routine & elementary20.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.2%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership80.6%
Among the most-deprived 40% 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 E
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
4
Ludlow 4 mi
Craven Arms 10.5 mi
Leominster 10.9 mi
J5 M5 21.8 mi
J5 M5 22.1 mi
J6 M5 22.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Knowbury 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

Cleehill 42 1.0 mi away ⇄
Doddington 34 2.7 mi away ⇄
Sheet (Shropshire) 53 2.9 mi away ⇄
Rockgreen 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ludlow 49 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ashford Carbonell 35 4.1 mi away ⇄
Tenbury Wells 44 4.2 mi away ⇄
Brimfield 35 5.4 mi away ⇄
St Michaels 0 5.5 mi away ⇄
Cleobury Mortimer 40 5.9 mi away ⇄
Orleton 35 7.1 mi away ⇄
Eardiston 34 8.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Knowbury a nice place to live?

Knowbury has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Knowbury is 43/100, 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 Knowbury?

Knowbury is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 80 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Knowbury in context

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Postcode districts in Knowbury

SY8 42 ⇄

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