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Living in Prees Higher Heath: Liveability Score 36/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Prees Higher Heath is 36/100, built from 9 categories. Environment is where Prees Higher Heath most outperforms the national norm: 79/100 against a median of 64/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Prees Higher Heath places 2nd of 4 in the SY13 postcode district. That sits 14 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90). Wider context for the surrounding area: SY13 postcode district.

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Prees Higher Heath scores 36 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
314.9 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 103 crimes
↑ 349% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 46 crimes
↑ 339% above national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 274% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 156% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 123% above national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 39 crimes
  2. 2 Manor Place 18 crimes
  3. 3 Heath Road 17 crimes

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

Environment
79
Air Quality NO₂ 3.6 · PM2.5 5.4 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
79
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
20

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPrincess Royal Hospital15 mi
Leighton Hospital15 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital15.2 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 Practice5.1 mi
GP capacity1,403 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
41.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
24.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
51
Employment rate54.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.1%Unemployed1.6%Retired31.2%Student3.4%Other inactive9.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37%Skilled & technical38.3%Routine & elementary24.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.1%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership79.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
7
Prees 2.2 mi
Whitchurch 3.5 mi
Wem 5.2 mi
J7 M54 16.4 mi
J16 M6 16.5 mi
J7 M54 16.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
15
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Prees Higher Heath 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 36 1.7 mi away ⇄
Tilstock 35 1.7 mi away ⇄
Whitchurch (Shropshire) 45 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wem 50 5.2 mi away ⇄
Ternhill 26 5.6 mi away ⇄
Hodnet 40 5.8 mi away ⇄
Market Drayton 45 6.7 mi away ⇄
Rosehill 0 6.9 mi away ⇄
Aston (Cheshire East) 38 7.2 mi away ⇄
Wrenbury-cum-Frith 39 7.5 mi away ⇄
Audlem 40 7.6 mi away ⇄
Sleap 0 7.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Prees Higher Heath a nice place to live?

Prees Higher Heath has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Prees Higher Heath 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 Higher Heath?

Prees Higher Heath is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 217 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Prees Higher Heath in context

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Postcode districts in Prees Higher Heath

SY13 38 ⇄

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