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Living in Welshampton: Liveability Score 33/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Welshampton is 33/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 14/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Of the 5 places sharing the SY12 postcode district, Welshampton scores lowest.

It scores 9 points below the SY12 postcode district as a whole, which averages 42/100. That sits 17 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom 10% of the towns and villages we score. Below 30/100: transport (4), schools (10), healthcare (13) and lifestyle (13). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SY12 postcode district.

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Welshampton scores 33 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
302.2 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 31 crimes
↑ 235% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 482% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 929% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 232% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Market Street 13 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 12 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 10 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 4.607 · PM2.5 5.351 · PM10 9.749 µg/m³
78
Green Space 61
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area
1Good
  • Welshampton CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
13
A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital13.8 mi
Princess Royal Hospital18.9 mi
Leighton Hospital20.7 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryChurchmere Medical Group2.4 mi
GP capacity1,583 patients per GP
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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
14
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
23.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
23.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
58
Employment rate54.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.7%Unemployed2.4%Retired31.7%Student2.8%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.2%Skilled & technical34.1%Routine & elementary28.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.6%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership61%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
33
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 E
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
4
Wem 6.3 mi
Prees 6.3 mi
Whitchurch 8.1 mi
J7 M54 19.4 mi
J7 M54 19.8 mi
J12 M53 20.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Welshampton 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

Ellesmere 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Tetchill 0 2.6 mi away ⇄
Penley 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Cockshutt 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Dudleston Heath 37 4.3 mi away ⇄
Overton (Wrexham) 43 5.7 mi away ⇄
Tallarn Green 53 5.9 mi away ⇄
Sleap 0 6.0 mi away ⇄
Rednal 0 6.1 mi away ⇄
Wem 50 6.1 mi away ⇄
Threapwood 36 6.5 mi away ⇄
Tilstock 35 6.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Welshampton a nice place to live?

Welshampton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Welshampton is 33/100, 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 Welshampton?

Welshampton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 84 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Welshampton?

Among the top-rated schools in Welshampton is Welshampton CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Welshampton in total.

Welshampton in context

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Postcode districts in Welshampton

SY12 42 ⇄

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