Town Pop. 146

Living in Wilcott: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wilcott is 37/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 44/100 against a town median of 60/100. That makes it the 7th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the SY4 postcode district.

Against the wider SY4 district average of 43/100, that is 6 points below. That sits 13 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: SY4 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
363 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 32 crimes
↑ 558% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↑ 125% above national average
Other theft 5 crimes
↑ 452% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 613% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 2 crimes
↑ 101% above national average
other 4 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bus/Coach Station 9 crimes
  2. 2 Valeswood Lane 8 crimes
  3. 3 The Crescent 6 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 3.123 · PM2.5 4.992 · PM10 9.257 µg/m³
81
Green Space 56
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area
1Good
  • St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and NurseryPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Shrewsbury Hospital6.4 mi
Princess Royal Hospital17.4 mi
Leighton Hospital30.7 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust6.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Guildford and Partners3.5 mi
GP capacity1,907 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
44
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
72.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
72.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 5 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate61%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61%Unemployed2.4%Retired24.9%Student4.6%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.1%Skilled & technical39.4%Routine & elementary18.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)34.4%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership74.2%
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
7
Shrewsbury 8.1 mi
Yorton 8.6 mi
Gobowen 10.3 mi
J7 M54 16.6 mi
J7 M54 17.1 mi
J6 M54 18.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Wilcott 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

Little Ness 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Ruyton-XI-Towns 36 2.7 mi away ⇄
Baschurch 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Walford 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Ford 32 3.9 mi away ⇄
West Felton 37 4.7 mi away ⇄
Rednal 0 5.6 mi away ⇄
Westbury (Shropshire) 42 5.8 mi away ⇄
Bomere Heath 30 6.1 mi away ⇄
Four Crosses (Powys) 49 6.4 mi away ⇄
Myddle 37 6.6 mi away ⇄
Pant 45 6.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wilcott a nice place to live?

Wilcott has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wilcott 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 Wilcott?

Wilcott is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 53 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wilcott?

Among the top-rated schools in Wilcott is St Andrew's Church of England Primary School and Nursery, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Wilcott in total.

Wilcott in context

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Postcode districts in Wilcott

SY4 43 ⇄

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