Town Pop. 827

Living in Prees: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Prees comes out at 36/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is environment: 79/100 against a national town median of 64/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the SY13 postcode district, Prees ranks 2nd. That is 14 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (88) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SY13 postcode district.

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Prees scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
106.4 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 48 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 20 crimes
↑ 59% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↓ 25% below national average
Other crime 3 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Manor Place 18 crimes
  2. 2 Fairhaven Close 8 crimes
  3. 3 Cruckmoor Lane 8 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 3.437 · PM2.5 5.348 · PM10 9.408 µg/m³
79
Green Space 79
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
32
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Prees CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    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 Shrewsbury Hospital13.6 mi
Princess Royal Hospital14 mi
Leighton Hospital16.6 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust3.8 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryWem and Prees Medical Practice3.6 mi
GP capacity1,659 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
0.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
41
Employment rate54.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.1%Unemployed1.9%Retired29.2%Student4.5%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.2%Skilled & technical37.9%Routine & elementary29%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.7%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership73.1%
Among the most-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
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 E
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
8
Prees 1 mi
Wem 3.6 mi
Whitchurch 4.9 mi
J7 M54 15 mi
J7 M54 15.3 mi
J6 M54 16 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Prees 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

Prees Higher Heath 36 1.7 mi away ⇄
Tilstock 35 2.8 mi away ⇄
Wem 50 3.5 mi away ⇄
Whitchurch (Shropshire) 45 5.0 mi away ⇄
Hodnet 40 5.1 mi away ⇄
Ternhill 26 5.6 mi away ⇄
Sleap 0 6.2 mi away ⇄
Clive 37 6.3 mi away ⇄
Rosehill 0 6.8 mi away ⇄
Market Drayton 45 7.2 mi away ⇄
Welshampton 33 7.3 mi away ⇄
Shawbury 49 7.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Prees a nice place to live?

Prees has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Prees is 36/100, 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 Prees?

Prees is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 88 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Prees?

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

Prees in context

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Postcode districts in Prees

SY13 38 ⇄

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