Town Pop. 197

Living in Quatford: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Quatford is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 39/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 8/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Quatford places 3rd of 5 in the WV15 postcode district. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: transport (24), healthcare (26) and schools (29). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WV15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
79
472.1 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 35 crimes
↑ 434% above national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 1063% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 167% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 1060% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 369% above national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 13 crimes
  2. 2 Old Worcester Road 11 crimes
  3. 3 Wolverhampton Road 10 crimes

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

Environment
73
Air Quality NO₂ 3.38 · PM2.5 5.58 · PM10 9.229 µg/m³
79
Green Space 59
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
29

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital11 mi
New Cross Hospital13.6 mi
Princess Royal Hospital14.7 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust2.5 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryBridgnorth Medical Practice2.5 mi
GP capacity1,399 patients per GP
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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
8
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
9.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
9.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
60.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 5 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
46
Employment rate49.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49.4%Unemployed2.2%Retired35.4%Student2.6%Other inactive10.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.7%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary32.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications26%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.4%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership76.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
Cosford 10 mi
Albrighton 10.1 mi
Kidderminster 10.7 mi
J3 M54 10.8 mi
J3 M54 10.9 mi
J4 M54 11.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
39
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
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 Quatford 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

Stanmore 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
Oldbury (Shropshire) 60 2.0 mi away ⇄
Bridgnorth 51 2.3 mi away ⇄
Worfield 34 3.6 mi away ⇄
Alveley 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Hilton (Shropshire) 36 3.9 mi away ⇄
Claverley 43 3.9 mi away ⇄
Highley 44 4.1 mi away ⇄
Gospel Ash 42 5.3 mi away ⇄
Ackleton 34 5.5 mi away ⇄
Seisdon 26 6.7 mi away ⇄
Trysull 26 7.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Quatford a nice place to live?

Quatford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Quatford is 42/100, 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 Quatford?

Quatford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 79/100. There were 93 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Quatford in context

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Postcode districts in Quatford

WV15 42 ⇄

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