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Living in Tilstock: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Tilstock scores 35/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 23/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. That places it last of the 4 scored places in the SY13 postcode district.

That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (3), transport (9), schools (13) and lifestyle (26) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SY13 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Tilstock scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
74
459.7 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 42 crimes
↑ 498% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↑ 586% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 818% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 711% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 265% above national average
other 10 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 24 crimes
  2. 2 Heath Road 17 crimes
  3. 3 Golf House Lane 10 crimes

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

Environment
78
Air Quality NO₂ 3.6 · PM2.5 5.293 · PM10 9.594 µg/m³
79
Green Space 76
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
13
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Tilstock CofE Primary and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsLeighton Hospital15 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital16.1 mi
Princess Royal Hospital16.8 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryWem and Prees Medical Practice5.5 mi
GP capacity1,007 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
23
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
45%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
45%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed1.7%Retired30.4%Student3.2%Other inactive10.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial39.1%Skilled & technical38.2%Routine & elementary22.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.3%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)1.1%
Home ownership82.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
44
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
9
Whitchurch 2.3 mi
Prees 2.5 mi
Wem 5.7 mi
J16 M6 17 mi
J16 M6 17.3 mi
J7 M54 17.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Tilstock 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

Prees Higher Heath 36 1.7 mi away ⇄
Whitchurch (Shropshire) 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Prees 36 2.8 mi away ⇄
Wem 50 5.6 mi away ⇄
No Man's Heath 38 6.5 mi away ⇄
Welshampton 33 6.8 mi away ⇄
Malpas 43 6.9 mi away ⇄
Wrenbury-cum-Frith 39 6.9 mi away ⇄
Aston (Cheshire East) 38 7.0 mi away ⇄
Ternhill 26 7.3 mi away ⇄
Tallarn Green 53 7.4 mi away ⇄
Hodnet 40 7.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Tilstock a nice place to live?

Tilstock has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Tilstock is 35/100, 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 Tilstock?

Tilstock has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 74/100. There were 97 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Tilstock?

Among the top-rated schools in Tilstock is Tilstock CofE Primary and Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Tilstock in total.

Tilstock in context

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Postcode districts in Tilstock

SY13 38 ⇄

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