Town Pop. 2,270

Living in St Martins: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

St Martins scores 40/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where St Martins most outperforms the national norm: 91/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Economic health falls furthest short: 48/100 where the typical UK town reaches 67/100.

St Martins places 5th of 6 in the SY11 postcode district. Against the wider SY11 district average of 49/100, that is 9 points below. On broadband specifically, St Martins sits 51 points above the SY11 district figure of 40/100. For the surrounding area, see SY11 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
79.3 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 84 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Other theft 25 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
Public order 16 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 8 crimes
↓ 55% below national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Glenrid Services 28 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 24 crimes
  3. 3 Kingsbury 15 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 4.662 · PM2.5 5.179 · PM10 8.336 µg/m³
79
Green Space 34
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community)Secondary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
9
A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital17 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital19.9 mi
Princess Royal Hospital24.9 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust4.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryCHIRK SURGERY2.2 mi
GP capacity1,874 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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 88 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate57%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57%Unemployed2.4%Retired26.8%Student3.4%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.6%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary34.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)28%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership70.3%
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
7
Gobowen 2.5 mi
Chirk 2.6 mi
Ruabon 4.7 mi
J12 M53 20.8 mi
J12 M53 21.1 mi
J11 M53 22.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £287,500 23
Detached £384,750 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£190k £255k £323k £388k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Rhoswiel 0 1.9 mi away ⇄
Chirk Bank 51 2.0 mi away ⇄
Weston Rhyn 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Gobowen 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Chirk 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Dudleston Heath 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Whittington (Shropshire) 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Froncysyllte 46 4.4 mi away ⇄
Overton (Wrexham) 43 4.4 mi away ⇄
Ellesmere 44 4.6 mi away ⇄
Acrefair and Cefn-mawr 42 4.6 mi away ⇄
Ruabon 46 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is St Martins a nice place to live?

St Martins has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for St Martins is 40/100, 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 St Martins?

St Martins is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 180 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in St Martins?

Among the top-rated schools in St Martins is St Martins School (3-16 Learning Community), rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in St Martins in total.

What are house prices like in St Martins?

The current median house price in St Martins is £287,500, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £384,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 23 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

St Martins in context

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Postcode districts in St Martins

SY11 49 ⇄

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