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Living in Longdon: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Longdon comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 87/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 29/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 8 scored places in the WS15 postcode district. The WS15 district averages 52/100, putting Longdon 14 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 28 points above the WS15 district's 59/100. For the surrounding area, see WS15 postcode district.

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Longdon scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
209.3 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 24 crimes
↑ 110% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 91% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 446% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 212% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 St James Close 12 crimes
  2. 2 Stoneywell Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 Lower Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.87 · PM2.5 6.55 · PM10 11.221 µg/m³
74
Green Space 12
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • St James Church of England Primary AcademyPrimary · 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
3
A&E departmentsWalsall Manor Hospital10.8 mi
Good Hope Hospital11 mi
New Cross Hospital12.4 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryBrereton Surgery2.3 mi
GP capacity1,822 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
29
Full fibre (FTTP)71.5%
available across Lichfield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
56.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
56.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate55.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.8%Unemployed1.7%Retired32.9%Student2.3%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.5%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary14.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.9%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership83.2%
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 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
14
Rugeley Town 3 mi
Rugeley Trent Valley 3.6 mi
Lichfield City 4 mi
JT6 M6 Toll 4.8 mi
JT6 M6 Toll 5 mi
JT5 M6 Toll 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Longdon 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

Handsacre and Armitage 49 1.0 mi away ⇄
Upper Longdon 40 1.2 mi away ⇄
Rileyhill 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Hill Ridware 45 2.2 mi away ⇄
Cannock Wood 44 2.4 mi away ⇄
King's Bromley 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Rugeley 58 3.0 mi away ⇄
Burntwood 64 3.7 mi away ⇄
Rawnsley 57 3.7 mi away ⇄
Lichfield 53 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hammerwich 51 4.2 mi away ⇄
Colton (Lichfield) 48 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Longdon a nice place to live?

Longdon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Longdon 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 Longdon?

Longdon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 72 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Longdon?

Among the top-rated schools in Longdon is St James Church of England Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Longdon in total.

Longdon in context

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Postcode districts in Longdon

WS15 52 ⇄

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