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Living in Walford: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Walford comes out at 45/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 33/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 25/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 5th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the SY4 postcode district. Its healthcare score runs 8 points above the SY4 district's 25/100. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: SY4 postcode district.

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Walford scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
656.3 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 51 crimes
↑ 1096% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 671% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 622% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes
↑ 360% above national average
Burglary 2 crimes
↑ 346% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Station Road 18 crimes
  2. 2 Further/Higher Educational Building 10 crimes
  3. 3 Curlew Meadows 8 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 3.2 · PM2.5 5.2 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
80
Green Space 63
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
31

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
33
A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital5 mi
Princess Royal Hospital14.1 mi
Leighton Hospital27.7 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Guildford and Partners0.7 mi
GP capacity1,900 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
25
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
77.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
77.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
78.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 5 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate60.9%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.9%Unemployed1.5%Retired24.7%Student4.2%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.5%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary19.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications11.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)19.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.1%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership76.5%
Among the least-deprived 25% of areas in England
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
3
Yorton 4.7 mi
Shrewsbury 6 mi
Wem 7.3 mi
J7 M54 13.6 mi
J7 M54 14.1 mi
J6 M54 15.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Walford 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

Baschurch 46 1.1 mi away ⇄
Little Ness 0 1.2 mi away ⇄
Bomere Heath 30 2.5 mi away ⇄
Ruyton-XI-Towns 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Myddle 37 2.9 mi away ⇄
Harmer Hill 32 3.5 mi away ⇄
Wilcott 37 3.9 mi away ⇄
Ford 32 4.5 mi away ⇄
Sleap 0 4.7 mi away ⇄
Clive 37 5.3 mi away ⇄
Hadnall 41 5.3 mi away ⇄
Cockshutt 37 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Walford a nice place to live?

Walford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Walford 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 Walford?

Walford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 84 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Walford in context

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Postcode districts in Walford

SY4 43 ⇄

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