Town Pop. 9,300

Living in Whitchurch (Shropshire): Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Whitchurch (Shropshire) scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 95/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 59/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 4 places in the SY13 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 92 points separate broadband (95) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider SY13 district average of 38/100, that is 7 points above. For the surrounding area, see SY13 postcode district.

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Whitchurch (Shropshire) scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
59
82.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 300 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 152 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 87 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 53 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Public order 49 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
other 125 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 60 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 54 crimes
  3. 3 B5398 42 crimes

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

Environment
77
Air Quality NO₂ 5 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
78
Green Space 76
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Ample 9
Playgrounds Ample 12

Services

Schools
31
3 schools in area · 4 within 4km
3Good
  • Sir John Talbot's SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Whitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Whitchurch CofE Junior AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    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 Hospital12.9 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital17.8 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital18.1 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryLaurel Bank Surgery4.9 mi
GP capacity1,004 patients per GP
3dentists3pharmacies

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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 283 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
45
Employment rate56.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.4%Unemployed2.7%Retired27.6%Student2.7%Other inactive10.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.6%Skilled & technical32.8%Routine & elementary35.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.2%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership64.8%
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
26
Whitchurch 0.5 mi
Prees 4.8 mi
Wrenbury 5.1 mi
J16 M6 16 mi
J16 M6 16.2 mi
J12 M53 18 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
54
Pubs & Bars Ample 14
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 20
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 11
Retail Shopping Ample 95
Takeaways Ample 17
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £193,000 76
Detached £378,750 22
Semi-detached £224,000 14
Terraced £170,000 33
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£144k £218k £294k £368k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Tilstock 35 2.2 mi away ⇄
Prees Higher Heath 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
No Man's Heath 38 4.4 mi away ⇄
Prees 36 5.0 mi away ⇄
Malpas 43 5.0 mi away ⇄
Wrenbury-cum-Frith 39 5.1 mi away ⇄
Aston (Cheshire East) 38 5.4 mi away ⇄
Tallarn Green 53 6.4 mi away ⇄
Threapwood 36 6.7 mi away ⇄
Audlem 40 7.5 mi away ⇄
Ravensmoor 43 7.5 mi away ⇄
Welshampton 33 7.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whitchurch (Shropshire) a nice place to live?

Whitchurch (Shropshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Whitchurch (Shropshire) 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 Whitchurch (Shropshire)?

Whitchurch (Shropshire) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 59/100. There were 766 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Whitchurch (Shropshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Whitchurch (Shropshire) are Sir John Talbot's School, Whitchurch CofE Infant and Nursery Academy and Whitchurch CofE Junior Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Whitchurch (Shropshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Whitchurch (Shropshire)?

The current median house price in Whitchurch (Shropshire) is £193,000, around 32% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £378,750, semi-detached £224,000, terraced £170,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 2%. There were 76 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Whitchurch (Shropshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Whitchurch (Shropshire)

SY13 38 ⇄
SY14 38 ⇄

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