Town Pop. 32,363

Living in Brierley Hill: Liveability Score 68/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Brierley Hill scores 68/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 86/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 38/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the B63 postcode district. On healthcare specifically, Brierley Hill sits 9 points above the B63 district figure of 77/100. That sits 18 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: B63 postcode district.

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Brierley Hill scores 68 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

124.5 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 1,507 crimes

↑ 40% above national average

Shoplifting 718 crimes

↑ 185% above national average

Vehicle crime 325 crimes

↑ 108% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 295 crimes

↑ 34% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 227 crimes

↓ 54% below national average

other 957 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Supermarket 287 crimes
2 Parking Area 279 crimes
3 Shopping Area 159 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 11.3 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³

Green Space 76

Parks Ample 61

Sports Pitches Ample 15

Allotments Adequate 2

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts Adequate 3

Bowling Greens Adequate 3

Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 29 in area · 58 within 4km

3Outstanding20Good2Requires Improvement4Ungraded

Cradley CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Outstanding
The Brier SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
Outstanding
The Old Park SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Amblecote Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Brockmoor Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Bromley Hills Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
Good
Brook Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Crestwood Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Dudley Wood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Netherton CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · 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

A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital0.6 mi

Midland Metropolitan University Hospital6.2 mi

New Cross Hospital7.3 mi

Hospital waitsThe Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks64.1%

A&E seen within 4 hrs84.8%

7 GP surgeries in area 24 within 4km best 'Good'

GP capacity2,098 patients per GP

6dentists9pharmacies

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

Full fibre (FTTP)87.7%

available across Dudley

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

96.7%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

96.9%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.4%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 609 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate57%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed57%Unemployed4.3%Retired21.7%Student3.9%Other inactive13.3%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial27.7%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary38.4%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications23.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.3%Level 3 (A levels)18%Level 4+ (degree & above)20.6%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%

Home ownership62.4%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Dudley · 2026-27

A £1,430

B £1,668

C £1,907

D £2,145

E £2,622

F £3,098

G £3,575

H £4,290

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

Lye 1.2 mi

Cradley Heath 1.4 mi

Stourbridge Town 1.7 mi

J2 M5 4.3 mi

J2 M5 4.7 mi

J3 M5 4.9 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 32

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 48

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 28

Retail Shopping Ample 415

Takeaways Ample 55

Fitness Ample 10

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£210,000	153
Detached	£320,000	37
Semi-detached	£215,000	56
Terraced	£185,200	39
Flat / Maisonette	£110,000	21

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Brierley Hill a nice place to live?

Yes, Brierley Hill is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Brierley Hill is 68/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Brierley Hill?

Brierley Hill has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 38/100. There were 4,029 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Brierley Hill?

Among the top-rated schools in Brierley Hill are Cradley CofE Primary School, The Brier School and The Old Park School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 29 rated schools in Brierley Hill in total.

What are house prices like in Brierley Hill?

The current median house price in Brierley Hill is £210,000, around 26% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £320,000, semi-detached £215,000, terraced £185,200, flat £110,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 30%. There were 153 sales recorded in the past 12 months.