Town Pop. 19,619

Living in Cradley Heath: Liveability Score 67/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cradley Heath comes out at 67/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 88/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 35/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the B62 postcode district. Its transport score runs 8 points above the B62 district's 80/100. That is 17 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see B62 postcode district.

67
OUT OF 100
Good
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Cradley Heath scores 67 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
35
141.6 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 1,179 crimes
↑ 80% above national average
Shoplifting 361 crimes
↑ 136% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 215 crimes
↑ 62% above national average
Vehicle crime 180 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Public order 169 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
other 674 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 287 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 157 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 127 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 12.4 · PM2.5 7.6 · PM10 11.8 µg/m³
66
Green Space 61
Parks Ample 26
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments Adequate 2
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 5
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 11

Services

Schools
80
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 19 in area · 53 within 4km
1Outstanding18Good
  • Cradley CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Blackheath Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Brickhouse Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Colley Lane Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Corngreaves AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Dudley Wood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Highfields Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Netherbrook Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Newfield Park Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Old Hill 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
81
A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital2.3 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital4.2 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital7.2 mi
Hospital waitsSandwell And West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75.8%
3 GP surgeries in area 24 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,094 patients per GP
4dentists7pharmacies

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
75
Full fibre (FTTP)88.9%
available across Sandwell
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 411 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
28
Employment rate55.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.5%Unemployed4.5%Retired19.9%Student5%Other inactive15.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial29.8%Skilled & technical32.2%Routine & elementary38%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)22.2%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership55.4%
Among the most-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
65
Council tax Sandwell · 2026-27
A £1,496
B £1,745
C £1,995
D £2,244
E £2,743
F £3,241
G £3,740
H £4,488
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
88
Old Hill 0.5 mi
Cradley Heath 1 mi
Rowley Regis 1.6 mi
J2 M5 2.3 mi
J3 M5 2.7 mi
J2 M5 2.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
75
Pubs & Bars Ample 19
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 24
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 19
Retail Shopping Ample 103
Takeaways Ample 20
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £225,000 88
Detached £320,000 24
Semi-detached £240,000 33
Terraced £190,000 23
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£103k £179k £258k £334k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Halesowen 70 1.3 mi away ⇄
Blackheath 67 1.4 mi away ⇄
Rowley Regis 72 2.1 mi away ⇄
Brierley Hill 68 2.3 mi away ⇄
Dudley (Dudley) 68 2.3 mi away ⇄
Oldbury (Sandwell) 72 2.7 mi away ⇄
Hunnington 32 3.2 mi away ⇄
Stourbridge 67 3.4 mi away ⇄
Romsley 31 3.8 mi away ⇄
Kingswinford 71 4.1 mi away ⇄
Smethwick 74 4.2 mi away ⇄
Lower Clent 47 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cradley Heath a nice place to live?

Yes, Cradley Heath is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Cradley Heath is 67/100, 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 Cradley Heath?

Cradley Heath has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 35/100. There were 2,778 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cradley Heath?

Among the top-rated schools in Cradley Heath are Cradley CofE Primary School, Blackheath Primary School and Brickhouse Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 19 rated schools in Cradley Heath in total.

What are house prices like in Cradley Heath?

The current median house price in Cradley Heath is £225,000, around 21% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £320,000, semi-detached £240,000, terraced £190,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 41%. There were 88 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Cradley Heath in context

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Postcode districts in Cradley Heath

B62 69 ⇄
B64 71 ⇄
B65 70 ⇄

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