Town Pop. 279

Living in New Wood: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

New Wood comes out at 51/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Transport is where New Wood most outperforms the national norm: 45/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Among the 5 scored places sharing the DY7 postcode district, New Wood ranks 2nd.

It scores 10 points above the DY7 postcode district as a whole, which averages 41/100. On transport specifically, New Wood sits 8 points above the DY7 district figure of 37/100. Economic health (86) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DY7 postcode district.

51
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Settlement area

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New Wood scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
77
369.2 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 37 crimes
↑ 298% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 301% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 672% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 573% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 720% above national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bridgnorth Road 20 crimes
  2. 2 The Stewponey 16 crimes
  3. 3 Sugar Loaf Lane 14 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 8.1 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
72
Green Space 30
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
36
4 schools in area · 30 within 4km
3Good1Requires Improvement
  • Ridgewood High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St James's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The Ridge Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Ashwood Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital3.1 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital9.4 mi
New Cross Hospital9.5 mi
Hospital waitsThe Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust0.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs84.8%
Nearest GP surgeryLion Health0.9 mi
GP capacity2,119 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
49
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across South Staffordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
83.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
83.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
94.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate53.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.3%Unemployed1.3%Retired32.7%Student4.4%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial55.7%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary10.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.9%Level 3 (A levels)14.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.3%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership89.6%
Among the least-deprived 15% 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
45
Stourbridge Town 1.6 mi
Stourbridge Junction 2.2 mi
Lye 2.6 mi
J2 M5 6.7 mi
J3 M5 6.8 mi
J3 M5 7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars None
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 New Wood 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

Stourton 43 1.0 mi away ⇄
Stourbridge 67 1.7 mi away ⇄
Kingswinford 71 2.1 mi away ⇄
Brierley Hill 68 2.4 mi away ⇄
Kinver 42 2.5 mi away ⇄
Hagley 54 3.4 mi away ⇄
Swindon (South Staffordshire) 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Himley 51 3.7 mi away ⇄
Cookley 39 3.9 mi away ⇄
Lower Clent 47 4.2 mi away ⇄
Blakedown 41 4.3 mi away ⇄
Dudley (Dudley) 68 4.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is New Wood a nice place to live?

New Wood is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for New Wood 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 New Wood?

New Wood is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 77/100. There were 103 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in New Wood?

Among the top-rated schools in New Wood are Ridgewood High School, St James's CofE Primary School and The Ridge Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in New Wood in total.

New Wood in context

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Postcode districts in New Wood

DY7 41 ⇄

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