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Living in Himley: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Himley comes out at 51/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Broadband is where Himley most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 47/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Himley places 5th of 7 in the DY3 postcode district. The DY3 district averages 67/100, putting Himley 16 points below its own postcode area. On broadband specifically, Himley sits 21 points above the DY3 district figure of 78/100. For the surrounding area, see DY3 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Himley scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
47
754.2 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 97 crimes
↑ 868% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 35 crimes
↑ 665% above national average
Vehicle crime 19 crimes
↑ 1215% above national average
Burglary 15 crimes
↑ 1323% above national average
Other crime 13 crimes
↑ 2060% above national average
other 48 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cherry Lane 29 crimes
  2. 2 The Close 27 crimes
  3. 3 Wombourne Road 23 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 7.028 · PM2.5 6.549 · PM10 10.408 µg/m³
73
Green Space 27
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
45
2 schools in area · 25 within 4km
2Good
  • Blakeley Heath Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Maidensbridge Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
42
A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital2.5 mi
New Cross Hospital6.4 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital8.6 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryGravel Hill Surgery1.1 mi
GP capacity1,459 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 · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate51.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.4%Unemployed1.6%Retired35.8%Student2.8%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.2%Skilled & technical37%Routine & elementary22.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.3%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership76.9%
Among the least-deprived 35% 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
41
Coseley 4.4 mi
Stourbridge Town 4.7 mi
Lye 4.9 mi
J2 M5 7 mi
J2 M5 7.1 mi
J9 M6 8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
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 Himley 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

Swindon (South Staffordshire) 44 1.1 mi away ⇄
Wombourne 52 1.2 mi away ⇄
Kingswinford 71 1.9 mi away ⇄
Gospel End 49 1.9 mi away ⇄
Trysull 26 2.4 mi away ⇄
Sedgley 70 2.4 mi away ⇄
Gospel Ash 42 3.4 mi away ⇄
Seisdon 26 3.4 mi away ⇄
New Wood 51 3.7 mi away ⇄
Brierley Hill 68 3.8 mi away ⇄
Dudley (Dudley) 68 3.9 mi away ⇄
Coseley 70 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Himley a nice place to live?

Himley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Himley is 51/100, 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 Himley?

Himley has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 47/100. There were 227 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Himley?

Among the top-rated schools in Himley are Blakeley Heath Primary School and Maidensbridge Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Himley in total.

Himley in context

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Postcode districts in Himley

DY3 67 ⇄

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