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Living in Rockgreen: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Rockgreen is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 94/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 66/100 against a town median of 88/100.

No other settlement in the SY8 postcode district scores higher. Rockgreen leads all 8. The SY8 district averages 42/100, putting Rockgreen 11 points above its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Rockgreen sits 68 points above the SY8 district figure of 26/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SY8 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
66
374.7 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 50 crimes
↑ 314% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↑ 299% above national average
Shoplifting 19 crimes
↑ 571% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 549% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 211% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Duncow Road 27 crimes
  2. 2 Foldgate View 25 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 15 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 3.8 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 9 µg/m³
80
Green Space 37
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
28
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Ludlow Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    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 departmentsHereford County Hospital21.9 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital23.1 mi
Princess Royal Hospital24.2 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryStation Drive Surgery0.9 mi
GP capacity1,406 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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate57.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.8%Unemployed2.2%Retired28%Student2.8%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.6%Skilled & technical37.1%Routine & elementary30.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)17.1%Level 3 (A levels)20.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.5%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership69.8%
Among the least-deprived 38% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
49
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 B
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
24
Ludlow 0.8 mi
Craven Arms 7.4 mi
Broome 8.5 mi
J7 M54 22.7 mi
J7 M54 22.7 mi
J6 M54 23.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
54
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Rockgreen 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

Ludlow 49 0.7 mi away ⇄
Sheet (Shropshire) 53 0.8 mi away ⇄
Ashford Carbonell 35 3.1 mi away ⇄
Knowbury 43 3.3 mi away ⇄
Cleehill 42 4.2 mi away ⇄
Brimfield 35 4.7 mi away ⇄
Orleton 35 5.6 mi away ⇄
Doddington 34 5.8 mi away ⇄
Tenbury Wells 44 6.3 mi away ⇄
St Michaels 0 7.1 mi away ⇄
Craven Arms 41 7.4 mi away ⇄
Yarpole 41 7.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rockgreen a nice place to live?

Rockgreen is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Rockgreen is 53/100, 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 Rockgreen?

Rockgreen has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 66/100. There were 136 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rockgreen?

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

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Postcode districts in Rockgreen

SY8 42 ⇄

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