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Living in Woore: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Woore comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport falls furthest short: 5/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100. That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the CW3 postcode district.

The CW3 district averages 43/100, putting Woore 5 points below its own postcode area. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: CW3 postcode district.

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Woore scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
101.5 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 23 crimes
↑ 13% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 165% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Public order 4 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pear Tree Croft 19 crimes
  2. 2 Grove Crescent 6 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 5 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 4.508 · PM2.5 5.76 · PM10 9.595 µg/m³
77
Green Space 24
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Woore Primary and Nursery SchoolPrimary · 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 departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital7.8 mi
Leighton Hospital9.9 mi
Princess Royal Hospital18.6 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66%
Nearest GP surgeryMadeley Practice2.8 mi
GP capacity900 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
55
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
80.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
80.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate57.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired31.2%Student2.5%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.9%Skilled & technical33.2%Routine & elementary16.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.8%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership81.7%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
40
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 North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
5
Nantwich 7.7 mi
Crewe 7.8 mi
Wrenbury 8.5 mi
J16 M6 6.6 mi
J16 M6 7.2 mi
J15 M6 7.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
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 Woore 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

Norton in Hales 33 2.9 mi away ⇄
Madeley Park 39 3.3 mi away ⇄
Madeley 49 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ravenshall 42 3.5 mi away ⇄
Loggerheads 39 4.0 mi away ⇄
Ashley (Newcastle-under-Lyme) 41 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hankelow 38 4.1 mi away ⇄
Baldwin's Gate 39 4.2 mi away ⇄
Betley 42 4.3 mi away ⇄
Audlem 40 4.5 mi away ⇄
Wybunbury 46 5.2 mi away ⇄
Hough 42 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Woore a nice place to live?

Woore has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Woore is 38/100, 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 Woore?

Woore is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 62 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Woore?

Among the top-rated schools in Woore is Woore Primary and Nursery School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Woore in total.

Woore in context

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Postcode districts in Woore

CW3 43 ⇄

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