Town Pop. 6,019

Living in Shifnal: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Shifnal is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 81/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Furthest below the national norm is healthcare, at 3/100 against a town median of 18/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the TF11 postcode district. It scores 7 points above the TF11 postcode district as a whole, which averages 38/100. Its broadband score runs 57 points above the TF11 district's 24/100. For the surrounding area, see TF11 postcode district.

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Shifnal scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

71.8 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 205 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Anti-social behaviour 42 crimes

↓ 54% below national average

Shoplifting 35 crimes

↓ 26% below national average

Other theft 28 crimes

↓ 24% below national average

Criminal damage and arson 27 crimes

↓ 34% below national average

other 95 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Supermarket 33 crimes
2 Idsall Crescent 21 crimes
3 School Court 20 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 11.3 µg/m³

Green Space 38

Parks Ample 10

Sports Pitches Ample 5

Allotments None

Golf Courses Some 1

Tennis Courts Ample 12

Bowling Greens Some 1

Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools

3 schools in area · 5 within 4km

2Good1Ungraded

Shifnal Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
St Andrew's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Idsall SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsPrincess Royal Hospital5.9 mi

New Cross Hospital11.7 mi

Russells Hall Hospital14.9 mi

Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi

Routine referral (median)4 wks

Treated within 18 weeks92.8%

Nearest GP surgeryStirchley Medical Practice2.8 mi

GP capacity3,674 patients per GP

0dentists1pharmacy

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

Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%

available across Shropshire

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

93.9%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

94.4%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

100%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 203 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate59.7%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed59.7%Unemployed3.1%Retired25.7%Student3.3%Other inactive8.2%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial45.5%Skilled & technical32%Routine & elementary22.5%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.8%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%

Home ownership67.3%

Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

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 C

Water Severn Trent Water

Average bill regional £424/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Shifnal 0.1 mi

Telford Central 3.1 mi

Cosford 3.3 mi

J4 M54 1.3 mi

J4 M54 2 mi

J3 M54 2.7 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 12

Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 10

Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3

Retail Shopping Ample 27

Takeaways Adequate 5

Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£280,000	73
Detached	£372,500	27
Semi-detached	£262,500	27
Terraced	£220,000	15

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Shifnal a nice place to live?

Shifnal has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Shifnal is 45/100, 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 Shifnal?

Shifnal is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 76/100. There were 432 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shifnal?

Among the top-rated schools in Shifnal are Shifnal Primary School and St Andrew's CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Shifnal in total.

What are house prices like in Shifnal?

The current median house price in Shifnal is £280,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £372,500, semi-detached £262,500, terraced £220,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 12%. There were 73 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Shifnal in context

See where Shifnal ranks among the best places to live in Shropshire

Postcode districts in Shifnal

TF11 38 ⇄

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