Town Pop. 182

Living in Worfield: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Worfield is 34/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 9/100 versus a median of 60/100. Of the 5 places sharing the WV15 postcode district, Worfield scores lowest.

The WV15 district averages 42/100, putting Worfield 8 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Worfield sits 10 points above the WV15 district figure of 62/100. That sits 16 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WV15 postcode district.

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Worfield scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
445.1 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 22 crimes
↑ 263% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 1052% above national average
Vehicle crime 11 crimes
↑ 1158% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 788% above national average
Burglary 10 crimes
↑ 1469% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 11 crimes
  2. 2 Kingslow Lane 11 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 10 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 3.617 · PM2.5 5.719 · PM10 9.463 µg/m³
78
Green Space 35
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area
1Good
  • Worfield Endowed Church Of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital10.6 mi
New Cross Hospital11.1 mi
Princess Royal Hospital12.1 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
Nearest GP surgeryClaverley Medical Practice2.5 mi
GP capacity3,448 patients per GP
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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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)72.7%
available across Shropshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
1.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
1.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 7 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate54.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.3%Unemployed2%Retired31.7%Student3.1%Other inactive8.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.3%Skilled & technical38.7%Routine & elementary19%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.6%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.5%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership64.4%
Among the most-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
36
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 West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Cosford 6.4 mi
Albrighton 6.6 mi
Shifnal 7.4 mi
J3 M54 7.2 mi
J3 M54 7.3 mi
J4 M54 8.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Worfield 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

Hilton (Shropshire) 36 1.2 mi away ⇄
Ackleton 34 1.9 mi away ⇄
Stanmore 0 2.0 mi away ⇄
Claverley 43 2.7 mi away ⇄
Bridgnorth 51 3.1 mi away ⇄
Quatford 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Oldbury (Shropshire) 60 3.7 mi away ⇄
Pattingham 37 4.5 mi away ⇄
Seisdon 26 5.0 mi away ⇄
Gospel Ash 42 5.1 mi away ⇄
Old Perton 44 5.9 mi away ⇄
Trysull 26 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Worfield a nice place to live?

Worfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Worfield is 34/100, 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 Worfield?

Worfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 81 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Worfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Worfield is Worfield Endowed Church Of England Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Worfield in total.

Worfield in context

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Postcode districts in Worfield

WV15 42 ⇄

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