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Living in King's Bromley: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

King's Bromley scores 38/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 35/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. King's Bromley places 10th of 11 in the DE13 postcode district.

Against the wider DE13 district average of 53/100, that is 15 points below. Its economic health score runs 14 points above the DE13 district's 66/100. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: DE13 postcode district.

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King's Bromley scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
153.8 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 42 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↑ 203% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 93% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 38% below national average
Other crime 4 crimes
↑ 275% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Alrewas Road 13 crimes
  2. 2 Lichfield Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 7 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.554 · PM2.5 6.458 · PM10 11.261 µg/m³
74
Green Space 8
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • The Richard Crosse CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsGood Hope Hospital12.2 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital13.4 mi
New Cross Hospital15.1 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Yoxall Practice1.8 mi
GP capacity1,784 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
35
Full fibre (FTTP)71.5%
available across Lichfield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
62.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
62.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate51.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.2%Unemployed1.8%Retired35.6%Student3.9%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary15.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.9%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)3.4%
Home ownership83.8%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
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 East 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
11
Lichfield Trent Valley 4.4 mi
Lichfield City 4.7 mi
Rugeley Trent Valley 4.8 mi
JT5 M6 Toll 6.9 mi
JT6 M6 Toll 7.3 mi
JT4 M6 Toll 7.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 King's Bromley 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

Rileyhill 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Yoxall 41 1.8 mi away ⇄
Handsacre and Armitage 49 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hill Ridware 45 2.7 mi away ⇄
Longdon 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Fradley 37 3.0 mi away ⇄
Alrewas 39 3.2 mi away ⇄
Upper Longdon 40 4.0 mi away ⇄
Barton-under-Needwood 49 4.2 mi away ⇄
Streethay 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Lichfield 53 4.5 mi away ⇄
Rugeley 58 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is King's Bromley a nice place to live?

King's Bromley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for King's Bromley is 38/100, 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 King's Bromley?

King's Bromley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 82 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in King's Bromley?

Among the top-rated schools in King's Bromley is The Richard Crosse CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in King's Bromley in total.

King's Bromley in context

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Postcode districts in King's Bromley

DE13 53 ⇄

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