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Wem
City in Telford and Wrekin, United Kingdom
Overview
Wem is a charming small market town in Telford and Wrekin, United Kingdom, known for its relaxed pace, historic architecture, and tight-knit community. It sits amidst scenic Shropshire countryside, making it a peaceful retreat from busier urban centers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Telford and Wrekin
Population
5,870
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
52.86°, -2.72°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,068
Local Cost
$1,300
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
75
English
99
Temperature
9.1°C
Summer Avg
15.0°C
Winter Avg
3.7°C
Record High
28.5°C
Record Low
-7.8°C
Humidity
88%
Precipitation
866 mm
Internet Speed
333 Mbps
Upload
83 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
7
Parks
5
Transport
84
Walk Score
84
Footways
168.0
Airport
CEG
Distance
40 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 10 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.
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