Town Pop. 1,725

Living in Clayhanger: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Clayhanger comes out at 57/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 79/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 26/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the WS8 postcode district. Broadband (99) sits at 80/100 or above. That puts Clayhanger in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see WS8 postcode district.

57
OUT OF 100
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Clayhanger scores 57 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
26
397.7 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 208 crimes
↑ 262% above national average
Shoplifting 163 crimes
↑ 1112% above national average
Vehicle crime 73 crimes
↑ 781% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 51 crimes
↑ 95% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 49 crimes
↑ 318% above national average
other 142 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 246 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 75 crimes
  3. 3 Lindon Drive 36 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 10.802 · PM2.5 7.544 · PM10 11.86 µg/m³
67
Green Space 36
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
63
6 schools in area · 29 within 4km
1Outstanding5Good
  • Ogley Hay Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Holy Trinity Church of England Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Millfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Bernadette's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St James AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Walsall Wood 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
79
A&E departmentsWalsall Manor Hospital4.4 mi
New Cross Hospital6.8 mi
Good Hope Hospital7.1 mi
Hospital waitsWalsall Healthcare NHS Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs86.6%
Nearest GP surgeryNew Road Medical Centre0.7 mi
GP capacity1,828 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)84.4%
available across Walsall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 34 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
39
Employment rate60.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.8%Unemployed3.6%Retired17.8%Student4.5%Other inactive13.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.1%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary33.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.7%Level 3 (A levels)19.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.9%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership60%
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
62
Bloxwich 3.3 mi
Bloxwich North 3.4 mi
Landywood 3.5 mi
JT6 M6 Toll 1.5 mi
JT6 M6 Toll 1.7 mi
JT7 M6 Toll 3.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £270,000 16
5-year monthly trend
All
£203k £229k £255k £281k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Brownhills 55 0.5 mi away ⇄
Pelsall 68 1.4 mi away ⇄
Rushall and Shelfield 67 2.0 mi away ⇄
Stonnall 59 2.0 mi away ⇄
Norton Canes 59 2.4 mi away ⇄
Hammerwich 51 2.5 mi away ⇄
Aldridge 63 2.5 mi away ⇄
Burntwood 64 2.8 mi away ⇄
Bloxwich 64 3.1 mi away ⇄
Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay 62 3.7 mi away ⇄
Bourne Vale 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Springhill 59 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Clayhanger a nice place to live?

Clayhanger is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Clayhanger is 57/100, 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 Clayhanger?

Crime levels in Clayhanger are high relative to the national average. Our safety score is 26/100. There were 686 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Clayhanger?

Among the top-rated schools in Clayhanger are Ogley Hay Nursery School, Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School and Millfield Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Clayhanger in total.

What are house prices like in Clayhanger?

The current median house price in Clayhanger is £270,000, around 5% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%.

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Postcode districts in Clayhanger

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