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Living in Four Crosses (South Staffordshire): Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Four Crosses (South Staffordshire) scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 46/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 55/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Of the 4 places sharing the WS11 postcode district, Four Crosses (South Staffordshire) scores lowest. The WS11 district averages 63/100, putting Four Crosses (South Staffordshire) 13 points below its own postcode area. On healthcare specifically, Four Crosses (South Staffordshire) sits 29 points below the WS11 district figure of 75/100. For the surrounding area, see WS11 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Four Crosses (South Staffordshire) scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
55
601.2 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 91 crimes
↑ 751% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 29 crimes
↑ 494% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 428% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 453% above national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↑ 550% above national average
other 41 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parkside Lane 22 crimes
  2. 2 Thistle Drive 14 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 13 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 8.6 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 12.4 µg/m³
70
Green Space 24
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
33

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
46
A&E departmentsNew Cross Hospital5.7 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital7.3 mi
Russells Hall Hospital12.5 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryAlderwood Medical Practice1.1 mi
GP capacity2,583 patients per GP
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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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across South Staffordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
43
Employment rate68.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed68.3%Unemployed2.9%Retired15%Student3.3%Other inactive10.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.5%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary27.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.8%Level 3 (A levels)20.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)26%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership61.8%
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
48
Cannock 1.9 mi
Landywood 2.7 mi
Hednesford 3.3 mi
J11A M6 0.9 mi
J12 M6 1.4 mi
JT8 M6 Toll 1.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Four Crosses (South Staffordshire) 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

Calf Heath 46 1.2 mi away ⇄
Shareshill 52 2.0 mi away ⇄
Four Ashes 34 2.3 mi away ⇄
Huntington (South Staffordshire) 58 2.3 mi away ⇄
Cannock 64 2.4 mi away ⇄
Rodbaston 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay 62 2.5 mi away ⇄
Featherstone (South Staffordshire) 46 2.9 mi away ⇄
Penkridge 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
Coven 47 3.3 mi away ⇄
Springhill 59 3.4 mi away ⇄
Essington 59 3.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Four Crosses (South Staffordshire) a nice place to live?

Four Crosses (South Staffordshire) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Four Crosses (South Staffordshire) is 50/100, 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 Four Crosses (South Staffordshire)?

Four Crosses (South Staffordshire) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 55/100. There were 193 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Four Crosses (South Staffordshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Four Crosses (South Staffordshire)

WS11 63 ⇄

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