Town Pop. 3,886

Living in Kinver: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kinver scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband falls furthest short: 45/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100. Kinver places 4th of 5 in the DY7 postcode district.

That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (3) and lifestyle (11) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DY7 postcode district.

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Kinver scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
80.5 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 116 crimes
↓ 10% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 44 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Vehicle crime 33 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
Drugs 31 crimes
↑ 142% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
other 66 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 28 crimes
  2. 2 Greensforge Lane 25 crimes
  3. 3 Castle Street 16 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
75
Green Space 40
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
31
3 schools in area · 5 within 4km
3Good
  • Brindley Heath Junior School AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Foley Infant School AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Kinver High School and Sixth FormSecondary · inspected 2021
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital5.3 mi
New Cross Hospital11.3 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital11.5 mi
Hospital waitsHerefordshire And Worcestershire Health And Care NHS Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)3 wks
Treated within 18 weeks90%
Nearest GP surgeryWolverley Surgery2.8 mi
GP capacity1,369 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
45
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across South Staffordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
75.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
74.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.1%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 136 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate48.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed48.9%Unemployed1.7%Retired38.2%Student3.1%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.9%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary19.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)35%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership78.5%
Among the least-deprived 32% 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
32
Stourbridge Town 3.8 mi
Blakedown 3.8 mi
Hagley 4.1 mi
J3 M5 9 mi
J4 M5 9.1 mi
J2 M5 9.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £375,000 31
Detached £425,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£284k £371k £460k £546k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Stourton 43 1.5 mi away ⇄
Cookley 39 2.1 mi away ⇄
New Wood 51 2.5 mi away ⇄
Wolverley 47 2.8 mi away ⇄
Stourbridge 67 3.8 mi away ⇄
Blakedown 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Kingswinford 71 4.2 mi away ⇄
Hagley 54 4.3 mi away ⇄
Swindon (South Staffordshire) 44 4.5 mi away ⇄
Gospel Ash 42 4.8 mi away ⇄
Kidderminster 58 4.8 mi away ⇄
Brierley Hill 68 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kinver a nice place to live?

Kinver has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kinver is 42/100, 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 Kinver?

Kinver is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 313 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kinver?

Among the top-rated schools in Kinver are Brindley Heath Junior School Academy, Foley Infant School Academy and Kinver High School and Sixth Form, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Kinver in total.

What are house prices like in Kinver?

The current median house price in Kinver is £375,000, around 32% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £425,000. There were 31 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Kinver in context

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Postcode districts in Kinver

DY7 41 ⇄

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