Town Pop. 160

Living in Lythbank: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Lythbank is 36/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. That places it last of the 3 scored places in the SY3 postcode district.

The SY3 district averages 65/100, putting Lythbank 29 points below its own postcode area. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (94). Wider context for the surrounding area: SY3 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Lythbank scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
225 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 16 crimes
↑ 200% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 405% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 285% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 292% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 9 crimes
  2. 2 Little Barnyard 8 crimes
  3. 3 Green Lane 5 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 3.011 · PM2.5 5.111 · PM10 9.342 µg/m³
80
Green Space 66
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
8

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital3.3 mi
Princess Royal Hospital11.9 mi
New Cross Hospital29.1 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Beeches Medical Practice1.4 mi
GP capacity2,138 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
20.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
13.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
79.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate55.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.3%Unemployed2.7%Retired34%Student2.8%Other inactive5.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.4%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary18.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.2%Apprenticeship7.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership82.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
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 D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Shrewsbury 4.1 mi
Church Stretton 8.3 mi
Yorton 10.7 mi
J7 M54 10.5 mi
J7 M54 10.9 mi
J6 M54 12.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Lythbank 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

Bayston Hill 60 1.4 mi away ⇄
Longden 36 1.5 mi away ⇄
Condover 37 1.8 mi away ⇄
Hanwood 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Dorrington (Shropshire) 36 2.6 mi away ⇄
Shrewsbury 64 4.1 mi away ⇄
Pontesbury 41 4.2 mi away ⇄
Cross Houses 33 4.5 mi away ⇄
Acton Burnell 40 5.1 mi away ⇄
Ford 32 5.2 mi away ⇄
Minsterley 33 5.7 mi away ⇄
Snailbeach 32 6.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Lythbank a nice place to live?

Lythbank has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Lythbank is 36/100, 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 Lythbank?

Lythbank is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 36 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Lythbank in context

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Postcode districts in Lythbank

SY3 65 ⇄

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