Town Pop. 1,793

Living in Pontesbury: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Pontesbury is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 17/100 against a town median of 60/100. Pontesbury places 4th of 14 in the SY5 postcode district.

That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90). Schools (14), transport (14) and lifestyle (14) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SY5 postcode district.

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Pontesbury scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
92 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 82 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 29 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 19 crimes
  2. 2 Bailey Crescent 16 crimes
  3. 3 Hinton Lane 11 crimes

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

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 3 · PM2.5 4.8 · PM10 8.6 µg/m³
81
Green Space 46
Parks None
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
14
2 schools in area · 3 within 4km
1Good1Ungraded
  • Mary Webb School and Science CollegeSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Pontesbury CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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
31
A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital5.4 mi
Princess Royal Hospital15.9 mi
New Cross Hospital33 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust5.8 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,996 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
17
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
10%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
30%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 81 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate52.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.7%Unemployed1.5%Retired36.3%Student3.2%Other inactive6.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.2%Skilled & technical36.5%Routine & elementary19.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.6%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership79.7%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
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
14
Shrewsbury 7.4 mi
Church Stretton 8.4 mi
Welshpool 10.5 mi
J7 M54 14.7 mi
J7 M54 15.2 mi
J6 M54 16.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
14
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £310,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£225k £284k £345k £404k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Minsterley 33 1.5 mi away ⇄
Longden 36 2.7 mi away ⇄
Snailbeach 32 2.9 mi away ⇄
Westbury (Shropshire) 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Hanwood 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Lythbank 36 4.2 mi away ⇄
Worthen 33 4.5 mi away ⇄
Ford 32 4.8 mi away ⇄
Dorrington (Shropshire) 36 5.2 mi away ⇄
Bayston Hill 60 5.3 mi away ⇄
Condover 37 5.9 mi away ⇄
Shrewsbury 64 7.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pontesbury a nice place to live?

Pontesbury has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pontesbury 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 Pontesbury?

Pontesbury is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 165 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pontesbury?

Among the top-rated schools in Pontesbury is Mary Webb School and Science College, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Pontesbury in total.

What are house prices like in Pontesbury?

The current median house price in Pontesbury is £310,000, around 9% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%.

Pontesbury in context

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Postcode districts in Pontesbury

SY5 45 ⇄

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