Town Pop. 1,562

Living in Whittington (Shropshire): Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Whittington (Shropshire) is 43/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is economic health: 48/100 versus a median of 67/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the SY11 postcode district, Whittington (Shropshire) ranks 3rd.

It scores 6 points below the SY11 postcode district as a whole, which averages 49/100. Its healthcare score runs 24 points below the SY11 district's 55/100. Safety (87) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: SY11 postcode district.

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Whittington (Shropshire) scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
87
92.8 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 76 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↓ 21% below national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Penybryn Avenue 13 crimes
  2. 2 Penrhos Court 13 crimes
  3. 3 Cygnet Close 11 crimes

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

Environment
76
Air Quality NO₂ 3.9 · PM2.5 5.1 · PM10 9 µg/m³
80
Green Space 65
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 5 within 4km
1Ungraded
  • Whittington CofE (VA) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
31
A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital14 mi
Princess Royal Hospital23 mi
Countess of Chester Hospital23.2 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryCambrian Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity1,918 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
49
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
73.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
79.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 59 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate56.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.1%Unemployed2.2%Retired29.7%Student3%Other inactive9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial37.7%Skilled & technical36.7%Routine & elementary25.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)20.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.1%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership75.4%
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
9
Gobowen 1.9 mi
Chirk 4.9 mi
Ruabon 8 mi
J7 M54 22.9 mi
J7 M54 23.4 mi
J12 M53 24.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £290,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£236k £295k £357k £416k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Gobowen 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Oswestry 53 2.2 mi away ⇄
Morda 55 3.1 mi away ⇄
Rhoswiel 0 3.3 mi away ⇄
St Martins 40 3.5 mi away ⇄
Rednal 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Weston Rhyn 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
West Felton 37 3.8 mi away ⇄
Chirk Bank 51 4.1 mi away ⇄
Dudleston Heath 37 4.5 mi away ⇄
Tetchill 0 4.7 mi away ⇄
Trefonen 41 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Whittington (Shropshire) a nice place to live?

Whittington (Shropshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Whittington (Shropshire) is 43/100, 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 Whittington (Shropshire)?

Whittington (Shropshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 87/100. There were 145 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Whittington (Shropshire)?

The current median house price in Whittington (Shropshire) is £290,000, in line with the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 12%.

Whittington (Shropshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Whittington (Shropshire)

SY11 49 ⇄

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