Town Pop. 220

Living in Gospel Ash: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Gospel Ash is 42/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 99/100 against a national town median of 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 71/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 5 places in the DY7 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 93 points separate broadband (99) from transport (6), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. Its broadband score runs 80 points above the DY7 district's 19/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DY7 postcode district.

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Gospel Ash scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
71
1,195.5 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 110 crimes
↑ 1402% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 28 crimes
↑ 1772% above national average
Vehicle crime 25 crimes
↑ 2267% above national average
Other theft 22 crimes
↑ 1513% above national average
Drugs 20 crimes
↑ 2655% above national average
other 58 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ebstree Meadow 28 crimes
  2. 2 Forest Lane 24 crimes
  3. 3 Brantley Lane 14 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.6 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
76
Green Space 15
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
14
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Corbett VA CofE 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
21
A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital5.5 mi
New Cross Hospital8.5 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital11.5 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryClaverley Medical Practice2.4 mi
GP capacity2,384 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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across South Staffordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
100%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
100%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 11 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate57.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.1%Unemployed2.1%Retired26.8%Student3.5%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.2%Skilled & technical38.1%Routine & elementary15.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.5%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership71.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
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 F
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
6
Stourbridge Town 6.6 mi
Stourbridge Junction 7.2 mi
Lye 7.3 mi
J2 M54 9.7 mi
J3 M54 9.8 mi
J3 M54 10 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Gospel Ash 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

Claverley 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
Trysull 26 2.4 mi away ⇄
Swindon (South Staffordshire) 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
Seisdon 26 2.6 mi away ⇄
Wombourne 52 2.9 mi away ⇄
Himley 51 3.4 mi away ⇄
Hilton (Shropshire) 36 4.0 mi away ⇄
Kingswinford 71 4.6 mi away ⇄
Kinver 42 4.8 mi away ⇄
Stourton 43 4.8 mi away ⇄
Pattingham 37 4.9 mi away ⇄
Gospel End 49 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gospel Ash a nice place to live?

Gospel Ash has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Gospel Ash 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 Gospel Ash?

Gospel Ash has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 71/100. There were 263 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Gospel Ash?

Among the top-rated schools in Gospel Ash is Corbett VA CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Gospel Ash in total.

Gospel Ash in context

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Postcode districts in Gospel Ash

DY7 41 ⇄

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