Town Pop. 21,474

Living in Brownhills: Liveability Score 55/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Brownhills is 55/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 72/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 45/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the WS8 postcode district, Brownhills scores lowest. That puts Brownhills in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see WS8 postcode district.

55
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Brownhills scores 55 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
45
116.1 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 989 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Shoplifting 283 crimes
↑ 69% above national average
Vehicle crime 274 crimes
↑ 167% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 235 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 201 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
other 512 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 317 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 106 crimes
  3. 3 Lichfield Road 81 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 10.7 · PM2.5 7.7 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
67
Green Space 31
Parks Ample 34
Sports Pitches Ample 9
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Ample 13

Services

Schools
59
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 17 in area · 27 within 4km
2Outstanding12Good3Ungraded
  • Oakwood SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Ogley Hay Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Castlefort AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Chasetown Community SchoolSpecial · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Erasmus Darwin AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Holy Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Millfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Ormiston Shelfield Community AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Bernadette's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Francis Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    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
72
A&E departmentsWalsall Manor Hospital3.7 mi
Good Hope Hospital5.8 mi
New Cross Hospital6.5 mi
Hospital waitsWalsall Healthcare NHS Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs86.6%
6 GP surgeries in area 8 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,768 patients per GP
5dentists5pharmacies

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
68
Full fibre (FTTP)84.4%
available across Walsall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 369 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
39
Employment rate56.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.5%Unemployed3.3%Retired24.2%Student3.9%Other inactive12.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.4%Skilled & technical33.8%Routine & elementary34.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications24.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.8%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership66.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
61
Shenstone 3.6 mi
Bloxwich 3.8 mi
Bloxwich North 3.9 mi
JT6 M6 Toll 1.4 mi
JT6 M6 Toll 1.4 mi
JT5 M6 Toll 3.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars Ample 15
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 9
Retail Shopping Adequate 9
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £230,000 126
Detached £320,000 43
Semi-detached £226,000 53
Terraced £200,250 22
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£116k £201k £287k £372k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Clayhanger 57 0.5 mi away ⇄
Stonnall 59 1.6 mi away ⇄
Pelsall 68 1.9 mi away ⇄
Hammerwich 51 2.1 mi away ⇄
Rushall and Shelfield 67 2.3 mi away ⇄
Aldridge 63 2.5 mi away ⇄
Norton Canes 59 2.6 mi away ⇄
Burntwood 64 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bloxwich 64 3.5 mi away ⇄
Shenstone 34 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bourne Vale 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay 62 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brownhills a nice place to live?

Brownhills is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Brownhills is 55/100, 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 Brownhills?

Brownhills has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 45/100. There were 2,494 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Brownhills?

Among the top-rated schools in Brownhills are Oakwood School and Ogley Hay Nursery School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 17 rated schools in Brownhills in total.

What are house prices like in Brownhills?

The current median house price in Brownhills is £230,000, around 19% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £320,000, semi-detached £226,000, terraced £200,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 126 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Brownhills in context

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Postcode districts in Brownhills

WS8 55 ⇄
WS9 63 ⇄

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