Town Pop. 52,491

Living in Kingswinford: Liveability Score 71/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kingswinford is 71/100, built from 9 categories. Healthcare is where Kingswinford most outperforms the national norm: 75/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. That is the highest score of the 5 places in the DY5 postcode district.

No category drops below 55/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. Its healthcare score runs 9 points below the DY5 district's 84/100. That is 21 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DY5 postcode district.

71
OUT OF 100
Good
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Kingswinford scores 71 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
69.9 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 1,477 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Shoplifting 484 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Vehicle crime 330 crimes
↑ 31% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 299 crimes
↓ 16% below national average
Burglary 236 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
other 843 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Hollies Street 160 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 152 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 131 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 9.5 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
69
Green Space 56
Parks Ample 60
Sports Pitches Ample 12
Allotments Ample 6
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Ample 6
Playgrounds Ample 13

Services

Schools
68
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 28 in area · 34 within 4km
1Outstanding20Good3Requires Improvement4Ungraded
  • The Brier SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Amblecote Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Blanford Mere Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Brockmoor Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Bromley Hills Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Brook Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Cherry Tree Learning CentreAlternative provision · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Church of the Ascension CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Crestwood Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Dawley Brook Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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
75
A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital0.1 mi
New Cross Hospital6.4 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital7.2 mi
Hospital waitsThe Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs84.8%
5 GP surgeries in area 16 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,930 patients per GP
5dentists9pharmacies

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
97
Full fibre (FTTP)87.7%
available across Dudley
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 1,075 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
55
Employment rate55.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.8%Unemployed3%Retired27.9%Student3.6%Other inactive9.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.3%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary30%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)25.7%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership75.4%
Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
67
Council tax Dudley · 2026-27
A £1,430
B £1,668
C £1,907
D £2,145
E £2,622
F £3,098
G £3,575
H £4,290
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
71
Stourbridge Town 2.7 mi
Lye 3 mi
Cradley Heath 3.3 mi
J2 M5 5.8 mi
J2 M5 6 mi
J3 M5 6.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
57
Pubs & Bars Ample 23
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 19
Retail Shopping Adequate 18
Takeaways Adequate 10
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £253,000 300
Detached £373,750 66
Semi-detached £250,000 150
Terraced £225,000 55
Flat / Maisonette £146,000 29
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£119k £212k £308k £401k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Himley 51 1.9 mi away ⇄
Brierley Hill 68 2.0 mi away ⇄
New Wood 51 2.1 mi away ⇄
Swindon (South Staffordshire) 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Stourton 43 2.9 mi away ⇄
Sedgley 70 2.9 mi away ⇄
Dudley (Dudley) 68 2.9 mi away ⇄
Stourbridge 67 3.0 mi away ⇄
Gospel End 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Wombourne 52 3.1 mi away ⇄
Cradley Heath 67 4.1 mi away ⇄
Coseley 70 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingswinford a nice place to live?

Yes, Kingswinford is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Kingswinford is 71/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Kingswinford?

Kingswinford is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 3,669 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kingswinford?

Among the top-rated schools in Kingswinford are The Brier School, Amblecote Primary School and Blanford Mere Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 28 rated schools in Kingswinford in total.

What are house prices like in Kingswinford?

The current median house price in Kingswinford is £253,000, around 11% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £373,750, semi-detached £250,000, terraced £225,000, flat £146,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%. There were 300 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Kingswinford in context

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Postcode districts in Kingswinford

DY5 69 ⇄
DY6 69 ⇄
DY8 69 ⇄

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