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Living in Morda: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Morda scores 55/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 97/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is economic health, at 46/100 against a town median of 67/100.

That is the highest score of the 7 places in the SY10 postcode district. It scores 14 points above the SY10 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. Its broadband score runs 75 points above the SY10 district's 22/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SY10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

62.6 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 31 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes

↓ 19% below national average

Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes

↓ 25% below national average

Public order 3 crimes

↓ 52% below national average

Drugs 3 crimes

≈ similar to national average

other 7 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Morda Bank 11 crimes
2 Weston Road 10 crimes
3 Greenfield Square 7 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 3.488 · PM2.5 4.998 · PM10 8.552 µg/m³

Green Space 77

Parks Ample 5

Sports Pitches Some 1

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools

2 schools in area · 7 within 4km

2Good

Morda CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
The Marches SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
Good

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital14.2 mi

Princess Royal Hospital24.3 mi

Countess of Chester Hospital26 mi

Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi

Routine referral (median)4 wks

Treated within 18 weeks92.8%

Nearest GP surgeryPlas Ffynnon Medical Centre1.2 mi

GP capacity1,918 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

Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%

available across Shropshire

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

98.7%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

98.7%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

100%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 43 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate59.7%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed59.7%Unemployed3.1%Retired23.6%Student4%Other inactive9.7%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial35.9%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary31.1%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications15.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.2%Level 3 (A levels)19%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.5%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%

Home ownership65.9%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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 C

Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water

Average bill regional £502/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Gobowen 3.7 mi

Chirk 6.3 mi

Ruabon 10.1 mi

J7 M54 23.8 mi

J7 M54 24.4 mi

J6 M54 25.9 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 1

Restaurants & Cafes None

Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1

Retail Shopping None

Takeaways None

Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£256,250	14

5-year monthly trend

All

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Morda a nice place to live?

Morda is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Morda is 55/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Morda?

Morda is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 61 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Morda?

Among the top-rated schools in Morda are Morda CofE Primary School and The Marches School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Morda in total.

What are house prices like in Morda?

The current median house price in Morda is £256,250, around 10% below the England and Wales average.

Morda in context

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Postcode districts in Morda

SY10 41 ⇄

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