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Living in Bishops Wood: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bishops Wood scores 37/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 75/100 against a national town median of 60/100. Schools falls furthest short: 7/100 where the typical UK town reaches 23/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the ST19 postcode district, Bishops Wood scores lowest. Against the wider ST19 district average of 43/100, that is 6 points below. On broadband specifically, Bishops Wood sits 36 points above the ST19 district figure of 39/100. For the surrounding area, see ST19 postcode district.

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Bishops Wood scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
611.9 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 82 crimes
↑ 761% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 858% above national average
Burglary 16 crimes
↑ 1497% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 245% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 621% above national average
other 31 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 53 crimes
  2. 2 The Firsway 12 crimes
  3. 3 Watery Lane 10 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.6 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
76
Green Space 8
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • St John's CofE First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
4
A&E departmentsNew Cross Hospital8.1 mi
Princess Royal Hospital11.2 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital12 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryBrewood Surgery2.3 mi
GP capacity1,415 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
75
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across South Staffordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 13 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate56%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56%Unemployed1.6%Retired32.3%Student3.1%Other inactive6.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.9%Skilled & technical36.4%Routine & elementary17.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)35.3%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership75.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax South Staffordshire · 2026-27
A £1,543
B £1,800
C £2,057
D £2,314
E £2,828
F £3,342
G £3,857
H £4,628
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
10
Albrighton 3.3 mi
Cosford 3.6 mi
Codsall 4.3 mi
J3 M54 2.7 mi
J3 M54 3.1 mi
J2 M54 5.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Bishops Wood 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

Wheaton Aston 39 2.2 mi away ⇄
Brewood 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Albrighton 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
Codsall 62 4.5 mi away ⇄
Coven 47 4.8 mi away ⇄
Sheriffhales 25 5.0 mi away ⇄
Four Ashes 34 5.1 mi away ⇄
Moreton (Stafford) 36 5.3 mi away ⇄
Shifnal 45 5.4 mi away ⇄
Rodbaston 0 5.5 mi away ⇄
Bradley (Stafford) 43 5.9 mi away ⇄
Penkridge 50 6.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bishops Wood a nice place to live?

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

Bishops Wood is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 175 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bishops Wood?

Among the top-rated schools in Bishops Wood is St John's CofE First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Bishops Wood in total.

Bishops Wood in context

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Postcode districts in Bishops Wood

ST19 43 ⇄

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