Town Pop. 7,953

Living in Penkridge: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Penkridge is 50/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 47/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Safety falls furthest short: 55/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 4 places in the ST19 postcode district. The ST19 district averages 43/100, putting Penkridge 7 points above its own postcode area. Its transport score runs 18 points above the ST19 district's 29/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: ST19 postcode district.

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Penkridge scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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ST19 5AA ST19 9AA ST19

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
55
93.5 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 302 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 79 crimes
↓ 35% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 76 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Public order 61 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Other theft 51 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 175 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Waitling Street 79 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 34 crimes
  3. 3 Shakespeare Drive 32 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 8 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 11.5 µg/m³
71
Green Space 23
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
45
5 schools in area · 7 within 4km
5Good
  • Marshbrook First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Penkridge Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Princefield First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Michael's CofE (A) First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Wolgarston High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
33
A&E departmentsNew Cross Hospital7.8 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital10 mi
Russells Hall Hospital14.5 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,330 patients per GP
3dentists2pharmacies

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
84
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across South Staffordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 199 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
57
Employment rate57%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57%Unemployed2.3%Retired29.7%Student2.9%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.5%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary24.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)18.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.9%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership72.8%
Among the least-deprived 34% 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
47
Penkridge 0.4 mi
Cannock 4.5 mi
Hednesford 4.6 mi
J12 M6 1.9 mi
J12 M6 2.6 mi
J13 M6 2.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
26
Pubs & Bars Adequate 7
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Adequate 17
Takeaways Adequate 6
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 £310,500 58
Detached £400,000 25
Semi-detached £275,000 18
Terraced £161,250 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£181k £263k £348k £431k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Rodbaston 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Acton Trussell 48 2.7 mi away ⇄
Huntington (South Staffordshire) 58 3.0 mi away ⇄
Four Crosses (South Staffordshire) 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
Four Ashes 34 3.2 mi away ⇄
Calf Heath 46 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hyde Lea and Coppenhall 48 3.8 mi away ⇄
Bradley (Stafford) 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Brewood 44 4.1 mi away ⇄
Cannock 64 4.3 mi away ⇄
Brocton 44 4.4 mi away ⇄
Coven 47 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Penkridge a nice place to live?

Penkridge is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Penkridge is 50/100, 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 Penkridge?

Penkridge has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 55/100. There were 744 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Penkridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Penkridge are Marshbrook First School, Penkridge Middle School and Princefield First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Penkridge in total.

What are house prices like in Penkridge?

The current median house price in Penkridge is £310,500, around 9% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £400,000, semi-detached £275,000, terraced £161,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 28%. There were 58 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Penkridge in context

See where Penkridge ranks among the best places to live in Staffordshire

Postcode districts in Penkridge

ST19 43 ⇄

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