Town Pop. 431

Living in Westbury (Shropshire): Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Westbury (Shropshire) is 42/100, built from 8 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 12/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 14 places in the SY5 postcode district.

Its environment score runs 10 points below the SY5 district's 80/100. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SY5 postcode district.

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Westbury (Shropshire) scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
197.2 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 49 crimes
↑ 241% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 12 crimes
↑ 83% above national average
Burglary 6 crimes
↑ 297% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 71% above national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Broxtons Wood 20 crimes
  2. 2 Heath Drive 16 crimes
  3. 3 Marche Lane 11 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 2.9 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 8.8 µg/m³
81
Green Space 43
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
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School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
19
A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital6.9 mi
Princess Royal Hospital18.5 mi
Leighton Hospital36.3 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust7 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,532 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
12
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
16%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
16%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate60.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.1%Unemployed1.7%Retired22.1%Student6.9%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.7%Skilled & technical41.7%Routine & elementary19.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)38%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership71.6%
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 C
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Welshpool 7.9 mi
Shrewsbury 8.9 mi
Church Stretton 11.7 mi
J7 M54 17.1 mi
J7 M54 17.6 mi
J6 M54 19.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Westbury (Shropshire) 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

Minsterley 33 3.0 mi away ⇄
Worthen 33 3.4 mi away ⇄
Pontesbury 41 3.5 mi away ⇄
Ford 32 4.4 mi away ⇄
Snailbeach 32 4.7 mi away ⇄
Hanwood 39 5.5 mi away ⇄
Longden 36 5.7 mi away ⇄
Wilcott 37 5.8 mi away ⇄
Lythbank 36 7.0 mi away ⇄
Arddleen 46 7.2 mi away ⇄
Gungrog 55 7.2 mi away ⇄
Little Ness 0 7.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Westbury (Shropshire) a nice place to live?

Westbury (Shropshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Westbury (Shropshire) is 42/100, 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 Westbury (Shropshire)?

Westbury (Shropshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 85 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Westbury (Shropshire)

SY5 45 ⇄

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