Town Pop. 1,308

Living in Minsterley: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Minsterley comes out at 33/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 18/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 10th highest-scoring of the 14 places in the SY5 postcode district.

The SY5 district averages 45/100, putting Minsterley 12 points below its own postcode area. On environment specifically, Minsterley sits 11 points below the SY5 district figure of 80/100. That sits 17 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see SY5 postcode district.

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Minsterley scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
93.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 56 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 29 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 24% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
other 7 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ash Lea 20 crimes
  2. 2 Callow Lane 13 crimes
  3. 3 Longleat Close 11 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 3.5 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 13.3 µg/m³
78
Green Space 48
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
27
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • Minsterley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
7
A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital6.9 mi
Princess Royal Hospital17.6 mi
New Cross Hospital34.6 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust7.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryPontesbury & Worthen Medical Practice1.7 mi
GP capacity2,264 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
18
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
8.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
38.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 41 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
37
Employment rate58%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58%Unemployed1.7%Retired26.7%Student2.8%Other inactive10.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.1%Skilled & technical38.8%Routine & elementary33.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)19.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.7%Apprenticeship7.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership62.8%
Among the most-deprived 37% 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 D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
7
Church Stretton 8.7 mi
Shrewsbury 8.9 mi
Welshpool 9.2 mi
J7 M54 16.2 mi
J7 M54 16.7 mi
J6 M54 18.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Minsterley 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

Pontesbury 41 1.5 mi away ⇄
Snailbeach 32 1.8 mi away ⇄
Westbury (Shropshire) 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Worthen 33 3.1 mi away ⇄
Longden 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hanwood 39 5.2 mi away ⇄
Lythbank 36 5.7 mi away ⇄
Ford 32 5.8 mi away ⇄
Dorrington (Shropshire) 36 6.4 mi away ⇄
Bayston Hill 60 6.8 mi away ⇄
Condover 37 7.3 mi away ⇄
All Stretton 46 7.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Minsterley a nice place to live?

Minsterley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Minsterley 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 Minsterley?

Minsterley has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 122 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Minsterley?

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

Minsterley in context

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Postcode districts in Minsterley

SY5 45 ⇄

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