Town Pop. 1,962

Living in Much Wenlock: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Much Wenlock comes out at 41/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is transport: 5/100 versus a median of 21/100. It scores 6 points above the TF13 postcode district as a whole, which averages 35/100.

Its healthcare score runs 13 points above the TF13 district's 11/100. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (83) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the TF13 postcode district.

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Much Wenlock scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
92.8 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 62 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 41 crimes
↑ 237% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 11 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Falcons Court 37 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 20 crimes
  3. 3 Bowling Green Way 14 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 3.6 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
78
Green Space 43
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13
2 schools in area
1Good1Requires Improvement
  • Much Wenlock Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • William Brookes SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement
Healthcare
24
A&E departmentsPrincess Royal Hospital7.7 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital12.2 mi
New Cross Hospital19.1 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust4.9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,301 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
51
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
77.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
77.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 93 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate47.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed47.8%Unemployed1.6%Retired37.7%Student4.3%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary21%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.2%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership68.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
41
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 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
5
Wellington 7.5 mi
Telford Central 7.7 mi
Oakengates 8.2 mi
J7 M54 6.6 mi
J7 M54 6.7 mi
J6 M54 7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 10
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 £370,000 18
Detached £400,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£284k £343k £403k £461k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Cressage 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Broseley 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Easthope 0 5.1 mi away ⇄
Acton Burnell 40 5.6 mi away ⇄
Ditton Priors 34 6.7 mi away ⇄
Cross Houses 33 7.0 mi away ⇄
Bridgnorth 51 7.2 mi away ⇄
Telford 50 7.3 mi away ⇄
Oldbury (Shropshire) 60 7.5 mi away ⇄
Allscott 37 8.0 mi away ⇄
Stanmore 0 8.6 mi away ⇄
Condover 37 8.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Much Wenlock a nice place to live?

Much Wenlock has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Much Wenlock is 41/100, 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 Much Wenlock?

Much Wenlock is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 182 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Much Wenlock?

Among the top-rated schools in Much Wenlock is Much Wenlock Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Much Wenlock in total.

What are house prices like in Much Wenlock?

The current median house price in Much Wenlock is £370,000, around 30% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £400,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%.

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Postcode districts in Much Wenlock

TF13 35 ⇄

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