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Shropshire vs Telford and Wrekin: which is the better place to live?
Is Shropshire or Telford and Wrekin a better place to live?
As of June 2026, comparing Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin across house prices, crime, schools, broadband and GP access, Shropshire wins overall with a Gera Liveability Score of 69.4/100 versus 68/100. Gera computes this head-to-head from six UK government open datasets and re-runs it quarterly.
| Measure | Shropshire | Telford and Wrekin | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gera Liveability Score | 69.4/100 | 68/100 | Shropshire |
| Better value | 57.5 | 66.9 | Telford and Wrekin |
| For families | 86.6 | 80.6 | Shropshire |
| For commuters | 35.8 | 28.3 | Shropshire |
| For healthcare access | 85.3 | 85.3 | Level |
| Avg house price | £280,197 | £220,193 | Telford and Wrekin (cheaper) |
| Band D council tax | £2,528 | £2,256 | Telford and Wrekin (lower) |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 78.6% | 68.6% | Shropshire |
| Crime per 1,000 | 60.2 | 60.2 | Level |
| Gigabit broadband | 67.6% | 81.8% | Telford and Wrekin |
| Gera GP Access score | 85.3 | 85.3 | Level |
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Shropshire wins overall: Gera Liveability Score 69.4/100 vs 68/100.
| Verdict | Shropshire | Telford and Wrekin | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69.4 | 68 | Shropshire (+1.4) |
| Better value | 57.5 | 66.9 | Telford and Wrekin (+9.4) |
| For families | 86.6 | 80.6 | Shropshire (+6) |
| For commuters | 35.8 | 28.3 | Shropshire (+7.5) |
| For healthcare access | 85.3 | 85.3 | Level |
| Measure | Shropshire | Telford and Wrekin |
|---|---|---|
| Avg house price | £280,197 | £220,193 |
| Band D council tax | £2,528 | £2,256 |
| Schools Good/Outstanding | 78.6% | 68.6% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 60.2 | 60.2 |
| Gigabit broadband | 67.6% | 81.8% |
| Gera GP Access score | 85.3 | 85.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Shropshire or Telford and Wrekin a better place to live overall?
- Shropshire scores higher overall: a Gera Liveability Score of 69.4/100 versus 68/100 (Gera, June 2026), a gap of 1.4 points.
- Which is cheaper to rent and buy, Shropshire or Telford and Wrekin?
- On affordability — average house price plus Band D council tax — Telford and Wrekin is better value. Average house prices are £280,197 in Shropshire and £220,193 in Telford and Wrekin; Band D council tax is £2,528 versus £2,256 (HM Land Registry + MHCLG, June 2026).
- Is Shropshire or Telford and Wrekin better for families?
- Weighting schools (60%) and safety (40%), Shropshire comes out ahead for families. Shropshire has 78.6% of schools rated Good or Outstanding and a crime rate of 60.2 per 1,000; Telford and Wrekin has 68.6% and 60.2 per 1,000 (Ofsted + Home Office, June 2026).
- Which has better broadband, Shropshire or Telford and Wrekin?
- For connectivity, Shropshire has 67.6% gigabit-capable premises and Telford and Wrekin has 81.8% (Ofcom, June 2026). Shropshire leads on the commuter blend of broadband (70%) and affordability (30%).
- Is GP access better in Shropshire or Telford and Wrekin?
- On the Gera GP Access score, Shropshire scores 85.3 (Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICB) and Telford and Wrekin scores 85.3 (Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin ICB). The two are level for GP access (NHS England, June 2026).
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Contains public sector information published by GeraRent and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Gera Liveability Index — joined UK government open data (June 2026, published 2026-06-19).