Town Pop. 17,726

Living in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay is 62/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay most outperforms the national norm: 63/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 73/100 versus a median of 88/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the WS11 postcode district, Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay ranks 2nd. Notably, nothing falls below 46/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. On healthcare specifically, Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay sits 12 points below the WS11 district figure of 75/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: WS11 postcode district.

62
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Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay scores 62 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
76.3 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 559 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 148 crimes
↓ 45% below national average
Vehicle crime 136 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Public order 100 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Other theft 91 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
other 318 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Park Court 79 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 79 crimes
  3. 3 Knights Court 52 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 9.6 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 13.2 µg/m³
68
Green Space 53
Parks Ample 20
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Ample 11

Services

Schools
46
8 schools in area · 18 within 4km
6Good2Ungraded
  • Bridgtown Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Cheslyn Hay AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Glenthorne Community Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Great Wyrley AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Landywood Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Cheslyn Hay Primary AcademyPrimary
    Ungraded
  • Moat Hall Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
63
A&E departmentsNew Cross Hospital4.1 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital4.4 mi
Good Hope Hospital10 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
4 GP surgeries in area 12 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,439 patients per GP
4dentists2pharmacies

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
82
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across South Staffordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 332 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate57.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.8%Unemployed2.6%Retired27.2%Student3.1%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.9%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary30.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)19.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)23.6%Apprenticeship7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership76.7%
Among the least-deprived 37% of areas in England
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
62
Landywood 0.3 mi
Cannock 1.8 mi
Bloxwich North 2.4 mi
JT7 M6 Toll 1 mi
JT8 M6 Toll 1.3 mi
J11 M6 1.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
48
Pubs & Bars Ample 18
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 26
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £268,475 98
Detached £476,000 32
Semi-detached £250,000 41
Terraced £228,500 22
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£167k £284k £404k £521k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Springhill 59 1.7 mi away ⇄
Norton Canes 59 2.3 mi away ⇄
Shareshill 52 2.4 mi away ⇄
Four Crosses (South Staffordshire) 50 2.5 mi away ⇄
Cannock 64 2.6 mi away ⇄
Essington 59 2.6 mi away ⇄
Pelsall 68 3.1 mi away ⇄
Calf Heath 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bloxwich 64 3.4 mi away ⇄
Featherstone (South Staffordshire) 46 3.5 mi away ⇄
Huntington (South Staffordshire) 58 3.7 mi away ⇄
Clayhanger 57 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay a nice place to live?

Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay is 62/100, 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 Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay?

Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 1,352 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay?

Among the top-rated schools in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay are Bridgtown Primary School, Cheslyn Hay Academy and Glenthorne Community Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 8 rated schools in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay in total.

What are house prices like in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay?

The current median house price in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay is £268,475, around 6% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £476,000, semi-detached £250,000, terraced £228,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 16%. There were 98 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay in context

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Postcode districts in Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay

WS11 63 ⇄
WS6 64 ⇄
WV10 62 ⇄

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