Town Pop. 1,546

Living in Cookley: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cookley comes out at 39/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 48/100 versus a median of 88/100. Cookley places 7th of 8 in the DY10 postcode district.

It scores 15 points below the DY10 postcode district as a whole, which averages 54/100. On schools specifically, Cookley sits 18 points below the DY10 district figure of 51/100. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: DY10 postcode district.

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Cookley scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
48
155.2 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 84 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 50 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
Public order 24 crimes
↑ 138% above national average
Other theft 20 crimes
↑ 108% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
other 43 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lea Castle Drive 70 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 24 crimes
  3. 3 Lea Lane 19 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 6.8 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
74
Green Space 24
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
33
1 school in area · 15 within 4km
1Good
  • Cookley Sebright Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
21
A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital7 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital12.4 mi
New Cross Hospital13.3 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryWolverley Surgery1.1 mi
GP capacity1,504 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
62
Full fibre (FTTP)81.9%
available across Wyre Forest
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 45 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
45
Employment rate52.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.2%Unemployed2.6%Retired32.3%Student2.8%Other inactive10.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.3%Skilled & technical35.6%Routine & elementary29.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.9%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership73.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
43
Council tax Wyre Forest · 2026-27
A £1,675
B £1,954
C £2,233
D £2,512
E £3,070
F £3,628
G £4,187
H £5,024
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
26
Blakedown 2.4 mi
Kidderminster 2.5 mi
Hagley 3.5 mi
J4A M5 8 mi
J4 M5 8.2 mi
J4A M5 8.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
22
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Cookley in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Wolverley 47 1.2 mi away ⇄
Kinver 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Blakedown 41 2.5 mi away ⇄
Kidderminster 58 2.7 mi away ⇄
Stourton 43 3.1 mi away ⇄
Hagley 54 3.7 mi away ⇄
New Wood 51 3.9 mi away ⇄
Summerfield 47 4.2 mi away ⇄
Mustow Green 37 4.3 mi away ⇄
Stourbridge 67 4.4 mi away ⇄
Trimpley 0 4.4 mi away ⇄
Bewdley 49 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cookley a nice place to live?

Cookley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cookley is 39/100, 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 Cookley?

Cookley has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 48/100. There were 240 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cookley?

Among the top-rated schools in Cookley is Cookley Sebright Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Cookley in total.

Cookley in context

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Postcode districts in Cookley

DY10 54 ⇄
DY11 53 ⇄

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