Town Pop. 2,260

Living in Brewood: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Brewood scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 40/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 73/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Brewood places 2nd of 4 in the ST19 postcode district. On schools specifically, Brewood sits 8 points above the ST19 district figure of 32/100. Below 30/100: transport (14), lifestyle (16) and healthcare (26). Wider context for the surrounding area: ST19 postcode district.

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Brewood scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
88.1 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 92 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 12 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
other 40 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Engleton Lane 17 crimes
  2. 2 Coven Road 16 crimes
  3. 3 Stafford Street 16 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
74
Green Space 21
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
40
3 schools in area · 4 within 4km
3Good
  • Brewood Middle CofE AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Mary and St Chad CofE First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Mary's Catholic Primary 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
26
A&E departmentsNew Cross Hospital5.5 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital9.1 mi
Russells Hall Hospital11.5 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,415 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
61
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across South Staffordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 73 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
53
Employment rate51.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.4%Unemployed1.6%Retired35.2%Student2.6%Other inactive9.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.5%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary18.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)15.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.7%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership74.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Codsall 3.7 mi
Bilbrook 3.7 mi
Penkridge 3.9 mi
J2 M54 2.9 mi
J12 M6 3.1 mi
J12 M6 3.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £340,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£261k £310k £361k £411k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Coven 47 1.9 mi away ⇄
Four Ashes 34 2.1 mi away ⇄
Rodbaston 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Bishops Wood 37 3.0 mi away ⇄
Wheaton Aston 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Calf Heath 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Featherstone (South Staffordshire) 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
Codsall 62 3.6 mi away ⇄
Penkridge 50 4.1 mi away ⇄
Shareshill 52 4.1 mi away ⇄
Four Crosses (South Staffordshire) 50 4.4 mi away ⇄
Albrighton 49 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brewood a nice place to live?

Brewood has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Brewood is 44/100, 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 Brewood?

Brewood has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 199 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Brewood?

Among the top-rated schools in Brewood are Brewood Middle CofE Academy, St Mary and St Chad CofE First School and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Brewood in total.

What are house prices like in Brewood?

The current median house price in Brewood is £340,000, around 19% above the England and Wales average.

Brewood in context

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Postcode districts in Brewood

ST19 43 ⇄

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