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Living in Essington: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Essington scores 59/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 62/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 58/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the WV11 postcode district. On healthcare specifically, Essington sits 18 points below the WV11 district figure of 80/100. That sits 9 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see WV11 postcode district.

59
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
58
121.2 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 182 crimes
↑ 65% above national average
Vehicle crime 46 crimes
↑ 190% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 45 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 30 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Public order 25 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
other 74 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Meadow View 42 crimes
  2. 2 Upper Sneyd Road 29 crimes
  3. 3 Beech Tree Close 21 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 12 · PM2.5 7.6 · PM10 13.7 µg/m³
65
Green Space 44
Parks Ample 16
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
54
5 schools in area · 52 within 4km
1Outstanding4Good
  • Beacon AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Ashmore Park Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Corpus Christi Catholic Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Alban's Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St John's Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
62
A&E departmentsNew Cross Hospital2.2 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital3.3 mi
Russells Hall Hospital8.7 mi
Hospital waitsWalsall Healthcare NHS Trust0.7 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs86.6%
1 GP surgery in area 12 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,307 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across South Staffordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 65 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
48
Employment rate56.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.5%Unemployed2.7%Retired27.4%Student3.1%Other inactive10.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.5%Skilled & technical37.7%Routine & elementary27.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.8%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership72.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
61
Council tax South Staffordshire · 2026-27
A £1,543
B £1,800
C £2,057
D £2,314
E £2,828
F £3,342
G £3,857
H £4,628
Energy West Midlands region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
56
Bloxwich North 1.7 mi
Bloxwich 2 mi
Landywood 2.5 mi
J10A M6 0.5 mi
J1 M54 1 mi
J1 M54 1.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
35
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 5
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £247,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£242k £308k £376k £441k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Springhill 59 1.0 mi away ⇄
Shareshill 52 2.1 mi away ⇄
Willenhall 64 2.4 mi away ⇄
Featherstone (South Staffordshire) 46 2.4 mi away ⇄
Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay 62 2.6 mi away ⇄
Bloxwich 64 2.6 mi away ⇄
Pelsall 68 3.6 mi away ⇄
Calf Heath 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Wolverhampton 66 3.9 mi away ⇄
Four Crosses (South Staffordshire) 50 3.9 mi away ⇄
Coven 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Darlaston 66 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Essington a nice place to live?

Essington is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Essington is 59/100, 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 Essington?

Essington has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 58/100. There were 402 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Essington?

Among the top-rated schools in Essington are Beacon Academy, Ashmore Park Nursery School and Corpus Christi Catholic Primary Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Essington in total.

What are house prices like in Essington?

The current median house price in Essington is £247,000, around 13% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 24%.

Essington in context

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Postcode districts in Essington

WV11 62 ⇄

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