Town Pop. 48,337

Living in Bloxwich: Liveability Score 64/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bloxwich comes out at 64/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 89/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 31/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the WS2 postcode district, Bloxwich ranks 2nd. That sits 14 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Transport (86), broadband (84) and schools (82) sit at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: WS2 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
31
128.1 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 2,498 crimes
↑ 55% above national average
Shoplifting 764 crimes
↑ 103% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 658 crimes
↑ 100% above national average
Vehicle crime 410 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 369 crimes
↓ 50% below national average
other 1,492 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 324 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 303 crimes
  3. 3 Elmore Green Close 183 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 12.8 · PM2.5 7.8 · PM10 12.7 µg/m³
64
Green Space 54
Parks Ample 61
Sports Pitches Ample 16
Allotments Ample 4
Golf Courses Ample 4
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Ample 5
Playgrounds Ample 14

Services

Schools
82
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 42 in area · 71 within 4km
3Outstanding31Good2Requires Improvement1Inadequate5Ungraded
  • Beacon AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Queen Mary's High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
    Outstanding
  • Sandbank Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Abbey Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • All Saints National AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Birchills Church of England Community AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Bloxwich AcademySecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Butts Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Christ Church Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Edgar Stammers Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
89
A&E departmentsWalsall Manor Hospital0.8 mi
New Cross Hospital2.9 mi
Good Hope Hospital7.1 mi
Hospital waitsWalsall Healthcare NHS Trust0 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs86.6%
10 GP surgeries in area 23 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity2,152 patients per GP
7dentists12pharmacies

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
84
Full fibre (FTTP)84.4%
available across Walsall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 870 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
17
Employment rate51.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.2%Unemployed5.1%Retired19.8%Student5%Other inactive18.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial23.4%Skilled & technical31%Routine & elementary45.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications30.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)19.5%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership50.3%
Among the most-deprived 19% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Walsall · 2026-27
A £1,751
B £2,043
C £2,335
D £2,627
E £3,211
F £3,795
G £4,378
H £5,254
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
86
Bloxwich 0.6 mi
Bloxwich North 1.1 mi
Walsall 2.1 mi
J10 M6 1.6 mi
J10A M6 2.2 mi
J10 M6 2.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
58
Pubs & Bars Ample 20
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 15
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 26
Retail Shopping Ample 99
Takeaways Ample 34
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £191,500 212
Detached £310,000 32
Semi-detached £200,000 84
Terraced £172,750 86
Flat / Maisonette £98,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£78k £167k £258k £347k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Pelsall 68 1.6 mi away ⇄
Rushall and Shelfield 67 1.8 mi away ⇄
Willenhall 64 2.2 mi away ⇄
Springhill 59 2.4 mi away ⇄
Walsall 64 2.6 mi away ⇄
Essington 59 2.6 mi away ⇄
Clayhanger 57 3.1 mi away ⇄
Aldridge 63 3.2 mi away ⇄
Darlaston 66 3.3 mi away ⇄
Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay 62 3.4 mi away ⇄
Brownhills 55 3.5 mi away ⇄
Wednesbury 69 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bloxwich a nice place to live?

Bloxwich is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bloxwich is 64/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bloxwich?

Bloxwich has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 31/100. There were 6,191 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bloxwich?

Among the top-rated schools in Bloxwich are Beacon Academy, Queen Mary's High School and Sandbank Nursery School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 42 rated schools in Bloxwich in total.

What are house prices like in Bloxwich?

The current median house price in Bloxwich is £191,500, around 33% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £310,000, semi-detached £200,000, terraced £172,750, flat £98,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%. There were 212 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Bloxwich in context

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Postcode districts in Bloxwich

WS2 63 ⇄
WS3 62 ⇄

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