Town Pop. 400

Living in Norton in Hales: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Norton in Hales comes out at 33/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Norton in Hales places 6th of 9 in the TF9 postcode district.

It scores 7 points below the TF9 postcode district as a whole, which averages 40/100. On economic health specifically, Norton in Hales sits 14 points above the TF9 district figure of 65/100. That sits 17 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: TF9 postcode district.

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Norton in Hales scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
155 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 23 crimes
↑ 73% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 147% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 304% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 142% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pear Tree Croft 19 crimes
  2. 2 Grove Crescent 6 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 5 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 3.874 · PM2.5 5.77 · PM10 10.144 µg/m³
78
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital10.2 mi
Leighton Hospital12 mi
Princess Royal Hospital16 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryOHP-Drayton Medical Practice3 mi
GP capacity1,538 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
2.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
2.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate57.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired31.2%Student2.5%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.9%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary16.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.8%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership81.7%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
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
Wrenbury 8.2 mi
Nantwich 8.8 mi
Whitchurch 9.7 mi
J15 M6 9.2 mi
J15 M6 9.3 mi
J16 M6 9.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
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 Norton in Hales 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

Woore 38 2.9 mi away ⇄
Loggerheads 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Market Drayton 45 3.4 mi away ⇄
Ashley (Newcastle-under-Lyme) 41 3.8 mi away ⇄
Audlem 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hankelow 38 4.7 mi away ⇄
Chipnall 0 5.1 mi away ⇄
Madeley Park 39 5.3 mi away ⇄
Cheswardine 33 5.6 mi away ⇄
Baldwin's Gate 39 5.9 mi away ⇄
Ternhill 26 6.0 mi away ⇄
Madeley 49 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Norton in Hales a nice place to live?

Norton in Hales has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Norton in Hales 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 Norton in Hales?

Norton in Hales is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 62 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Norton in Hales?

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

Norton in Hales in context

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Postcode districts in Norton in Hales

TF9 40 ⇄

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