Town Pop. 65,847

Living in Shrewsbury: Liveability Score 64/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Shrewsbury is 64/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 90/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 65/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That sits 14 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (87) and environment (82). Wider context for the surrounding area: SY1 postcode district.

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Shrewsbury scores 64 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

76 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 2,058 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Anti-social behaviour 911 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Criminal damage and arson 420 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Shoplifting 388 crimes

↓ 24% below national average

Public order 291 crimes

↓ 32% below national average

other 938 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Supermarket 184 crimes
2 Parking Area 165 crimes
3 Shopping Area 140 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 5.6 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³

Green Space 95

Parks Ample 22

Sports Pitches Ample 80

Allotments Ample 9

Golf Courses Some 1

Tennis Courts Ample 48

Bowling Greens Ample 23

Playgrounds Ample 53

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 28 in area

2Outstanding13Good3Requires Improvement1Inadequate9Ungraded

Coleham Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Oxon CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Grange Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Greenfields Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
Good
Harlescott Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Meole Brace Church of England Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2019
Good
Meole Brace SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
Good
Mereside Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Mount Pleasant PrimaryPrimary · inspected 2021
Good
Radbrook Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
Good

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospitalin area

Princess Royal Hospital8.3 mi

New Cross Hospital26.4 mi

Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi

Routine referral (median)4 wks

Treated within 18 weeks92.8%

11 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'

GP capacity1,790 patients per GP

22dentists13pharmacies

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

92.9%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

93.8%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

98.6%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 2,167 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate57.3%

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

Economic activity (16+)

Employed57.3%Unemployed2.6%Retired26.2%Student4%Other inactive9.9%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial38.2%Skilled & technical32.3%Routine & elementary29.5%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications15.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.6%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%

Home ownership67.3%

Among the least-deprived 40% 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 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

Shrewsbury 0 mi

Yorton 6.8 mi

Wellington 9.8 mi

J7 M54 8.6 mi

J7 M54 9.1 mi

J6 M54 10.8 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 88

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 131

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 59

Retail Shopping Ample 502

Takeaways Ample 92

Fitness Ample 38

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£265,000	590
Detached	£395,000	151
Semi-detached	£250,000	220
Terraced	£225,000	148
Flat / Maisonette	£155,000	71

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Shrewsbury a nice place to live?

Shrewsbury is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Shrewsbury is 64/100, 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 Shrewsbury?

Shrewsbury has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 65/100. There were 5,006 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shrewsbury?

Among the top-rated schools in Shrewsbury are Coleham Primary School and Oxon CofE Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 28 rated schools in Shrewsbury in total.

What are house prices like in Shrewsbury?

The current median house price in Shrewsbury is £265,000, around 7% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £395,000, semi-detached £250,000, terraced £225,000, flat £155,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 590 sales recorded in the past 12 months.