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Living in West Felton: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

West Felton comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 25/100 against a town median of 60/100. Of the 6 places sharing the SY11 postcode district, West Felton scores lowest.

West Felton is a place of extremes: 94/100 for safety against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. It scores 12 points below the SY11 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. On safety specifically, West Felton sits 21 points above the SY11 district figure of 73/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the SY11 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
108 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 37 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↓ 36% below national average
other 8 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park/Open Space 11 crimes
  2. 2 Holyhead Road 8 crimes
  3. 3 Park Bank 5 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 3.795 · PM2.5 5.125 · PM10 9.561 µg/m³
80
Green Space 39
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
12
1 school in area
1Good
  • West Felton Church of England Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital10.5 mi
Princess Royal Hospital20.4 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital26.6 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust4.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryKnockin Medical Centre2.3 mi
GP capacity1,290 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
52.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
70%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 32 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
70
Employment rate57.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.1%Unemployed1.9%Retired27.8%Student4.5%Other inactive8.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.5%Skilled & technical35.5%Routine & elementary22%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16%Level 3 (A levels)16.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.9%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership72.8%
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 5.6 mi
Chirk 8.6 mi
Yorton 9.8 mi
J7 M54 19.9 mi
J7 M54 20.4 mi
J6 M54 21.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in West Felton 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

Rednal 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Ruyton-XI-Towns 36 3.4 mi away ⇄
Whittington (Shropshire) 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Morda 55 4.0 mi away ⇄
Oswestry 53 4.1 mi away ⇄
Wilcott 37 4.7 mi away ⇄
Pant 45 5.0 mi away ⇄
Baschurch 46 5.3 mi away ⇄
Gobowen 42 5.6 mi away ⇄
Trefonen 41 5.6 mi away ⇄
Llanymynech 46 5.7 mi away ⇄
Tetchill 0 5.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is West Felton a nice place to live?

West Felton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for West Felton is 37/100, 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 West Felton?

West Felton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 77 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in West Felton?

Among the top-rated schools in West Felton is West Felton Church of England Primary School and Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in West Felton in total.

West Felton in context

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Postcode districts in West Felton

SY11 49 ⇄

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