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Living in Elford: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Elford scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the B79 postcode district.

The B79 district averages 53/100, putting Elford 11 points below its own postcode area. On transport specifically, Elford sits 27 points below the B79 district figure of 62/100. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the B79 postcode district.

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Elford scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
324 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 46 crimes
↑ 286% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 21 crimes
↑ 286% above national average
Vehicle crime 13 crimes
↑ 656% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 351% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 460% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Main Road 18 crimes
  2. 2 Edden Close 14 crimes
  3. 3 Smith Vale 12 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.489 · PM2.5 6.458 · PM10 11.557 µg/m³
74
Green Space 6
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
31
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • The Howard 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
22
A&E departmentsGood Hope Hospital9.2 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital13.6 mi
New Cross Hospital16.7 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryAlrewas Surgery3 mi
GP capacity2,022 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)71.5%
available across Lichfield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
11%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
11%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate61.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.1%Unemployed2.9%Retired25.5%Student2.8%Other inactive7.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.5%Skilled & technical32.9%Routine & elementary19.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.8%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership78.4%
Among the least-deprived 34% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
53
Council tax Lichfield · 2026-27
A £1,568
B £1,829
C £2,091
D £2,352
E £2,875
F £3,397
G £3,920
H £4,704
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
35
Lichfield Trent Valley 3.3 mi
Tamworth 4.1 mi
Lichfield City 4.4 mi
JT4 M6 Toll 5.3 mi
JT4 M6 Toll 5.3 mi
JT5 M6 Toll 5.8 mi

Lifestyle

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

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Elford 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

Edingale 40 1.8 mi away ⇄
Whittington (Lichfield) 38 2.4 mi away ⇄
Fradley 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Alrewas 39 3.0 mi away ⇄
Streethay 45 3.0 mi away ⇄
Hopwas 38 3.5 mi away ⇄
Clifton Campville 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Weeford 31 4.1 mi away ⇄
Lichfield 53 4.4 mi away ⇄
Coton in the Elms 39 4.6 mi away ⇄
Barton Turn 47 4.8 mi away ⇄
Barton-under-Needwood 49 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Elford a nice place to live?

Elford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Elford is 42/100, 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 Elford?

Elford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 116 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Elford?

Among the top-rated schools in Elford is The Howard Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Elford in total.

Elford in context

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Postcode districts in Elford

B79 53 ⇄

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