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Living in Oldbury (Shropshire): Liveability Score 60/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Oldbury (Shropshire) is 60/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 99/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. That is the highest score of the 4 places in the WV16 postcode district.

Against the wider WV16 district average of 44/100, that is 16 points above. Its broadband score runs 75 points above the WV16 district's 24/100. That is 10 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: WV16 postcode district.

60
OUT OF 100
Average
Score for:

Settlement area

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Oldbury (Shropshire) scores 60 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
586.1 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 74 crimes
↑ 714% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 869% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 310% above national average
Shoplifting 15 crimes
↑ 604% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 408% above national average
other 27 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Postern Gate 28 crimes
  2. 2 Castle Terrace 18 crimes
  3. 3 Pound Street 17 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 3.291 · PM2.5 5.708 · PM10 10.276 µg/m³
78
Green Space 32
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
51
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
2Good
  • Castlefields Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Oldbury Wells 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
51
A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital12.8 mi
Princess Royal Hospital13.3 mi
New Cross Hospital14.6 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryBridgnorth Medical Practice0.9 mi
GP capacity1,399 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate48.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.6%Unemployed2.4%Retired38.4%Student3.6%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.4%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary20.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.3%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership79%
Among the least-deprived 16% of areas in England
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
25
Cosford 9.8 mi
Shifnal 10 mi
Albrighton 10.2 mi
J3 M54 10.5 mi
J4 M54 10.7 mi
J3 M54 10.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
55
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Oldbury (Shropshire) 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

Bridgnorth 51 0.7 mi away ⇄
Quatford 42 2.0 mi away ⇄
Stanmore 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Worfield 34 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hilton (Shropshire) 36 4.5 mi away ⇄
Claverley 43 5.2 mi away ⇄
Highley 44 5.4 mi away ⇄
Ackleton 34 5.5 mi away ⇄
Alveley 45 5.6 mi away ⇄
Ditton Priors 34 6.6 mi away ⇄
Broseley 49 6.6 mi away ⇄
Gospel Ash 42 6.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Oldbury (Shropshire) a nice place to live?

Oldbury (Shropshire) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Oldbury (Shropshire) is 60/100, 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 Oldbury (Shropshire)?

Oldbury (Shropshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 160 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Oldbury (Shropshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Oldbury (Shropshire) are Castlefields Primary School and Oldbury Wells School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Oldbury (Shropshire) in total.

Oldbury (Shropshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Oldbury (Shropshire)

WV16 44 ⇄

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