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Living in Pheasey: Liveability Score 80/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Pheasey scores 80/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Lifestyle is where Pheasey most outperforms the national norm: 99/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. That is the highest score of the 4 places in the B43 postcode district.

It scores 6 points above the B43 postcode district as a whole, which averages 74/100. That is 30 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 5% of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: broadband (99) and safety (92). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the B43 postcode district.

80
OUT OF 100
Excellent
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
39.2 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 146 crimes
↓ 51% below national average
Vehicle crime 51 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 30 crimes
↓ 78% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 28 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
Other theft 21 crimes
↓ 63% below national average
other 78 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Old Hall Lane 21 crimes
  2. 2 Chapel Lane 20 crimes
  3. 3 Collingwood Drive 18 crimes

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

Environment
74
Air Quality NO₂ 14.1 · PM2.5 8.1 · PM10 13 µg/m³
63
Green Space 99
Parks Ample 10
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
78
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 11 in area · 50 within 4km
11Good
  • Barr Beacon SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Barr View Primary & Nursery AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Calshot Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Fortis AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Kingsland Primary School (NC)Primary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Lindens AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Maryvale Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Meadow View AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Pheasey Park Farm Primary School and Early Years CentrePrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Sundridge Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
78
A&E departmentsGood Hope Hospital3.5 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital3.6 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital4.4 mi
Hospital waitsWalsall Healthcare NHS Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs86.6%
2 GP surgeries in area 14 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,575 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
99
Full fibre (FTTP)84.4%
available across Walsall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 153 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate61.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.7%Unemployed2.8%Retired23.2%Student4.1%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.9%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary30.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.1%Apprenticeship6.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership83.1%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Walsall · 2026-27
A £1,751
B £2,043
C £2,335
D £2,627
E £3,211
F £3,795
G £4,378
H £5,254
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
77
Hamstead 2.1 mi
Tame Bridge Parkway 2.9 mi
Perry Barr 2.9 mi
J7 M6 0.9 mi
J7 M6 1.3 mi
J8 M6 1.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
99
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 12
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £250,000 64
Semi-detached £275,000 28
Terraced £238,000 24
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£204k £230k £256k £282k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Streetly 72 2.2 mi away ⇄
Bourne Vale 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Walsall 64 3.3 mi away ⇄
Aldridge 63 3.3 mi away ⇄
Royal Sutton Coldfield 71 3.6 mi away ⇄
West Bromwich 69 3.8 mi away ⇄
Rushall and Shelfield 67 4.3 mi away ⇄
Wednesbury 69 4.5 mi away ⇄
Stonnall 59 5.1 mi away ⇄
Darlaston 66 5.3 mi away ⇄
Smethwick 74 5.4 mi away ⇄
Bloxwich 64 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Pheasey a nice place to live?

Yes, Pheasey is an excellent place to live. Our liveability score for Pheasey is 80/100, placing it among one of the highest-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Pheasey?

Pheasey is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 354 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Pheasey?

Among the top-rated schools in Pheasey are Barr Beacon School, Barr View Primary & Nursery Academy and Calshot Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 11 rated schools in Pheasey in total.

What are house prices like in Pheasey?

The current median house price in Pheasey is £250,000, around 12% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £275,000, terraced £238,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 12%. There were 64 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Pheasey in context

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Postcode districts in Pheasey

B43 74 ⇄
WS9 63 ⇄

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