Town Pop. 715

Living in Lilleshall: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Lilleshall scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is bills: 64/100 against a national town median of 47/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 11/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Of the 5 places sharing the TF10 postcode district, Lilleshall scores lowest. Against the wider TF10 district average of 48/100, that is 13 points below. That sits 15 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: TF10 postcode district.

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Lilleshall scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
124.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Anti-social behaviour 55 crimes
↑ 406% above national average
Violence and sexual offences 17 crimes
↓ 29% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Burglary 3 crimes
↑ 20% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wellington Road 54 crimes
  2. 2 Hill Road 5 crimes
  3. 3 Limekiln Lane 4 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.729 · PM2.5 6.035 · PM10 11.133 µg/m³
76
Green Space 10
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 13 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Lilleshall Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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
9
A&E departmentsPrincess Royal Hospital4.5 mi
New Cross Hospital15.7 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital16.2 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66%
Nearest GP surgeryWellington Road Surgery2 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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)46.7%
available across Telford and Wrekin
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
11.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
11.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate55.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.2%Unemployed1.6%Retired31.5%Student4.5%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.2%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary19.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)19.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.7%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership75.8%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
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
11
Oakengates 3.7 mi
Telford Central 4.3 mi
Shifnal 5.1 mi
J4 M54 4 mi
J4 M54 4.1 mi
J5 M54 4.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
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 Lilleshall 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

Newport (Telford and Wrekin) 58 2.3 mi away ⇄
Edgmond 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Sheriffhales 25 2.8 mi away ⇄
Tibberton (Telford and Wrekin) 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Moreton (Stafford) 36 4.3 mi away ⇄
Telford 50 4.6 mi away ⇄
Shifnal 45 5.0 mi away ⇄
Gnosall 48 6.8 mi away ⇄
Child's Ercall 34 7.1 mi away ⇄
Hinstock 33 7.2 mi away ⇄
Woodseaves 34 7.4 mi away ⇄
Bishops Wood 37 7.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lilleshall a nice place to live?

Lilleshall has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lilleshall is 35/100, 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 Lilleshall?

Lilleshall is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 89 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Lilleshall in context

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Postcode districts in Lilleshall

TF10 48 ⇄

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