Town Pop. 352

Living in Myddle: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Myddle is 37/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 13/100 versus a median of 60/100. Myddle places 7th of 12 in the SY4 postcode district.

Against the wider SY4 district average of 43/100, that is 6 points below. Its economic health score runs 13 points above the SY4 district's 65/100. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SY4 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Myddle scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
147.7 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 28 crimes
↑ 139% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 386% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 84% above national average
Public order 3 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
other 5 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sleap Airfield 10 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 5 crimes
  3. 3 Airport/Airfield 5 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 3.1 · PM2.5 5.3 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
79
Green Space 60
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area
1Good
  • Myddle CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital6.7 mi
Princess Royal Hospital13.1 mi
Leighton Hospital24.8 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust4.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryClive Medical Practice3 mi
GP capacity2,305 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
13
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
9.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
22.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate58.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.7%Unemployed1.2%Retired30%Student2.4%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.5%Skilled & technical38.8%Routine & elementary17.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.9%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership81.3%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
8
Yorton 2.2 mi
Wem 4.4 mi
Shrewsbury 7 mi
J7 M54 13 mi
J7 M54 13.5 mi
J6 M54 14.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
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 Myddle 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

Harmer Hill 32 1.6 mi away ⇄
Sleap 0 1.9 mi away ⇄
Bomere Heath 30 2.6 mi away ⇄
Clive 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Walford 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Baschurch 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Cockshutt 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hadnall 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Little Ness 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Wem 50 4.4 mi away ⇄
Ruyton-XI-Towns 36 4.7 mi away ⇄
Shawbury 49 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Myddle a nice place to live?

Myddle has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Myddle is 37/100, 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 Myddle?

Myddle is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 52 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Myddle?

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

Myddle in context

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Postcode districts in Myddle

SY4 43 ⇄

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