Town Pop. 1,615

Living in Pattingham: Liveability Score 37/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pattingham comes out at 37/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 11/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the WV6 postcode district, Pattingham ranks 5th.

The WV6 district averages 63/100, putting Pattingham 26 points below its own postcode area. Its bills score runs 21 points above the WV6 district's 40/100. That is 13 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: WV6 postcode district.

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Pattingham scores 37 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
60.1 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 39 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 13 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Burglary 11 crimes
↑ 94% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 9 crimes
  2. 2 Letchmere Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 The Drive 7 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 4.6 · PM2.5 6.177 · PM10 11.121 µg/m³
76
Green Space 14
Parks Adequate 4
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
19
1 school in area
1Good
  • St Chad's CofE (VC) First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNew Cross Hospital6.9 mi
Russells Hall Hospital8.1 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital10.9 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2.6 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryTamar Medical Centre2.7 mi
GP capacity2,719 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
11
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across South Staffordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
11.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
11.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 52 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
68
Employment rate53.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.6%Unemployed2.7%Retired32.3%Student3.5%Other inactive7.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.5%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary19.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.3%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership77.3%
Among the least-deprived 33% 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
11
Albrighton 3.5 mi
Codsall 3.8 mi
Bilbrook 4.1 mi
J3 M54 5 mi
J3 M54 5.3 mi
J2 M54 6.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
23
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 3
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £285,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£314k £332k £351k £369k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Old Perton 44 1.5 mi away ⇄
Perton 65 2.6 mi away ⇄
Seisdon 26 2.6 mi away ⇄
Ackleton 34 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hilton (Shropshire) 36 3.6 mi away ⇄
Trysull 26 3.6 mi away ⇄
Claverley 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Albrighton 49 3.9 mi away ⇄
Codsall 62 4.1 mi away ⇄
Worfield 34 4.5 mi away ⇄
Wombourne 52 4.7 mi away ⇄
Gospel Ash 42 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pattingham a nice place to live?

Pattingham has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Pattingham is 37/100, 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 Pattingham?

Pattingham is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 97 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pattingham?

Among the top-rated schools in Pattingham is St Chad's CofE (VC) First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Pattingham in total.

What are house prices like in Pattingham?

The current median house price in Pattingham is £285,000, in line with the England and Wales average.

Pattingham in context

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Postcode districts in Pattingham

WV6 63 ⇄

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