Town Pop. 5,996

Living in Featherstone (South Staffordshire): Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Featherstone (South Staffordshire) comes out at 46/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 45/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 46/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Featherstone (South Staffordshire) places 4th of 6 in the WV10 postcode district. Against the wider WV10 district average of 62/100, that is 16 points below. Its healthcare score runs 37 points below the WV10 district's 82/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WV10 postcode district.

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Featherstone (South Staffordshire) scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
46
133.9 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 456 crimes
↑ 129% above national average
Vehicle crime 67 crimes
↑ 133% above national average
Public order 58 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Other crime 55 crimes
↑ 360% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 47 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
other 120 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Prison 337 crimes
  2. 2 Hilton Lane 58 crimes
  3. 3 The Avenue 32 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 9.9 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12 µg/m³
69
Green Space 33
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
30
3 schools in area · 15 within 4km
3Good
  • Featherstone AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Havergal CofE (C) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Paul's CofE First 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
45
A&E departmentsNew Cross Hospital2.8 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital5.5 mi
Russells Hall Hospital9.5 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area 7 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,177 patients per GP
3dentists1pharmacy

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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across South Staffordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
84.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
84.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 86 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
67
Employment rate40.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed40.8%Unemployed2.5%Retired17.2%Student3%Other inactive36.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.1%Skilled & technical36.2%Routine & elementary35.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)21.6%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.8%
Home ownership75.3%
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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
47
Landywood 3.6 mi
Bilbrook 3.9 mi
Bloxwich North 4 mi
J1 M54 0.7 mi
J2 M54 0.8 mi
J1 M54 1.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 4
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £227,000 27
Semi-detached £195,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£175k £251k £329k £405k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Shareshill 52 1.1 mi away ⇄
Coven 47 1.6 mi away ⇄
Calf Heath 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Four Ashes 34 2.1 mi away ⇄
Essington 59 2.4 mi away ⇄
Springhill 59 2.8 mi away ⇄
Four Crosses (South Staffordshire) 50 2.9 mi away ⇄
Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay 62 3.5 mi away ⇄
Brewood 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Rodbaston 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Codsall 62 3.9 mi away ⇄
Wolverhampton 66 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Featherstone (South Staffordshire) a nice place to live?

Featherstone (South Staffordshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Featherstone (South Staffordshire) is 46/100, 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 Featherstone (South Staffordshire)?

Featherstone (South Staffordshire) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 46/100. There were 803 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Featherstone (South Staffordshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Featherstone (South Staffordshire) are Featherstone Academy, Havergal CofE (C) Primary School and St Paul's CofE First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Featherstone (South Staffordshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Featherstone (South Staffordshire)?

The current median house price in Featherstone (South Staffordshire) is £227,000, around 20% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £195,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 24%. There were 27 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Featherstone (South Staffordshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Featherstone (South Staffordshire)

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