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Living in Hill Ridware: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hill Ridware is 45/100, built from 9 categories. Hill Ridware places 5th of 8 in the WS15 postcode district. It scores 7 points below the WS15 postcode district as a whole, which averages 52/100.

On economic health specifically, Hill Ridware sits 21 points above the WS15 district figure of 59/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93) and economic health (80). Below 30/100: healthcare (14), lifestyle (18), schools (21) and transport (25). For the surrounding area, see WS15 postcode district.

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Hill Ridware scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

113.2 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 27 crimes

↑ 39% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Burglary 7 crimes

↑ 243% above national average

Public order 7 crimes

↑ 85% above national average

Vehicle crime 5 crimes

↑ 79% above national average

other 11 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Colton Road 13 crimes
2 Chadwick Crescent 5 crimes
3 Greywood Rise 5 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 5.749 · PM2.5 6.472 · PM10 11.302 µg/m³

Green Space 16

Parks Some 1

Sports Pitches Some 1

Allotments Some 1

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens Some 1

Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools

1 school in area · 12 within 4km

1Good

Henry Chadwick 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

A&E departmentsWalsall Manor Hospital12.9 mi

Good Hope Hospital13.2 mi

New Cross Hospital14 mi

Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi

Routine referral (median)4 wks

Treated within 18 weeks92.8%

Nearest GP surgeryBrereton Surgery1.9 mi

GP capacity1,527 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

Full fibre (FTTP)71.5%

available across Lichfield

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

73.6%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

76.2%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

100%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate58.5%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed58.5%Unemployed0.9%Retired31%Student2.5%Other inactive7%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial44.7%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary23.7%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications17.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.3%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%

Home ownership79.5%

Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Lichfield · 2026-27

A £1,568

B £1,829

C £2,091

D £2,352

E £2,875

F £3,397

G £3,920

H £4,704

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

Rugeley Trent Valley 2.1 mi

Rugeley Town 2.3 mi

Lichfield City 5.9 mi

JT6 M6 Toll 6.9 mi

JT6 M6 Toll 7 mi

JT5 M6 Toll 7.7 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 1

Restaurants & Cafes None

Supermarkets & Convenience None

Retail Shopping None

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	£300,000	11

5-year monthly trend

All

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hill Ridware a nice place to live?

Hill Ridware has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hill Ridware is 45/100, 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 Hill Ridware?

Hill Ridware is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 66 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hill Ridware?

Among the top-rated schools in Hill Ridware is Henry Chadwick Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hill Ridware in total.

What are house prices like in Hill Ridware?

The current median house price in Hill Ridware is £300,000, around 5% above the England and Wales average.

Hill Ridware in context

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Postcode districts in Hill Ridware

WS15 52 ⇄

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