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Living in Shawbury: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Shawbury scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 97/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Shawbury places 3rd of 12 in the SY4 postcode district.

The SY4 district averages 43/100, putting Shawbury 6 points above its own postcode area. Its broadband score runs 79 points above the SY4 district's 18/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: SY4 postcode district.

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Shawbury scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
91.1 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 56 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Glebelands 24 crimes
  2. 2 Bridge Way 8 crimes
  3. 3 Church Street 7 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 4.926 · PM2.5 5.65 · PM10 12.08 µg/m³
76
Green Space 56
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • St Marys CofE 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
29
A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital7.5 mi
Princess Royal Hospital7.6 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital23.4 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust4.6 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,731 patients per GP
1dentist0pharmacies

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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 40 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate62.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.7%Unemployed2.5%Retired23.1%Student2.8%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.5%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary24.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)22.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.1%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership62.6%
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
11
Yorton 3.5 mi
Wem 5.2 mi
Shrewsbury 6.6 mi
J7 M54 8.2 mi
J7 M54 8.7 mi
J6 M54 9.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £228,500 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£187k £227k £269k £310k 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Hadnall 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Clive 37 3.1 mi away ⇄
High Ercall 37 3.4 mi away ⇄
Harmer Hill 32 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bomere Heath 30 5.2 mi away ⇄
Wem 50 5.4 mi away ⇄
Sleap 0 5.5 mi away ⇄
Hodnet 40 5.6 mi away ⇄
Myddle 37 5.6 mi away ⇄
Allscott 37 6.4 mi away ⇄
Shrewsbury 64 6.6 mi away ⇄
Child's Ercall 34 7.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shawbury a nice place to live?

Shawbury has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Shawbury is 49/100, 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 Shawbury?

Shawbury is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 129 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shawbury?

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

What are house prices like in Shawbury?

The current median house price in Shawbury is £228,500, around 20% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 16%.

Shawbury in context

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Postcode districts in Shawbury

SY4 43 ⇄

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