City Pop. 14,383

Living in Newport (Telford and Wrekin): Liveability Score 58/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Newport (Telford and Wrekin) scores 58/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Newport (Telford and Wrekin) most outperforms the national norm: 58/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. That is the highest score of the 5 places in the TF10 postcode district.

The TF10 district averages 48/100, putting Newport (Telford and Wrekin) 10 points above its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 17 points above the TF10 district's 41/100. That is 8 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: TF10 postcode district.

58
OUT OF 100
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
61.7 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 433 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 122 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
Public order 64 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Other theft 56 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 55 crimes
↓ 44% below national average
other 158 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 54 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 35 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 22 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.8 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 11 µg/m³
75
Green Space 15
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Ample 11
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 11

Services

Schools
46
8 schools in area · 10 within 4km
1Outstanding4Good1Requires Improvement2Ungraded
  • Newport Girls' High School AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Church Aston Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Haberdashers' AdamsSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Newport Infant School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Burton Borough SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
    Requires Improvement
  • Moorfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded
  • St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary AcademyPrimary
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
58
A&E departmentsPrincess Royal Hospital5.8 mi
New Cross Hospital15.8 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital16.6 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,256 patients per GP
4dentists3pharmacies

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
56
Full fibre (FTTP)46.7%
available across Telford and Wrekin
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
85.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
85.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 362 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate51.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.7%Unemployed2.2%Retired27%Student11.7%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43%Skilled & technical30.7%Routine & elementary26.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)23.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.4%Apprenticeship4.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership68.3%
Among the least-deprived 27% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
64
Council tax Telford and Wrekin · 2026-27
A £1,504
B £1,755
C £2,005
D £2,256
E £2,757
F £3,259
G £3,760
H £4,512
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
42
Oakengates 6 mi
Telford Central 6.6 mi
Shifnal 7.1 mi
J4 M54 6.3 mi
J4 M54 6.3 mi
J5 M54 6.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
34
Pubs & Bars Ample 12
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 10
Retail Shopping Adequate 20
Takeaways Adequate 7
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £265,000 93
Detached £327,500 45
Semi-detached £235,000 27
Terraced £209,450 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£113k £200k £290k £377k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Edgmond 38 2.0 mi away ⇄
Lilleshall 35 2.3 mi away ⇄
Moreton (Stafford) 36 3.4 mi away ⇄
Tibberton (Telford and Wrekin) 36 4.1 mi away ⇄
Sheriffhales 25 4.3 mi away ⇄
Woodseaves 34 5.1 mi away ⇄
Gnosall 48 5.1 mi away ⇄
Hinstock 33 5.8 mi away ⇄
Child's Ercall 34 6.3 mi away ⇄
Cheswardine 33 6.9 mi away ⇄
Telford 50 6.9 mi away ⇄
Shifnal 45 6.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Newport (Telford and Wrekin) a nice place to live?

Newport (Telford and Wrekin) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Newport (Telford and Wrekin) is 58/100, 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 Newport (Telford and Wrekin)?

Newport (Telford and Wrekin) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 888 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)?

Among the top-rated schools in Newport (Telford and Wrekin) are Newport Girls' High School Academy, Church Aston Infant School and Haberdashers' Adams, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 8 rated schools in Newport (Telford and Wrekin) in total.

What are house prices like in Newport (Telford and Wrekin)?

The current median house price in Newport (Telford and Wrekin) is £265,000, around 7% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £327,500, semi-detached £235,000, terraced £209,450. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 5%. There were 93 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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