Town Pop. 2,541

Living in Rawnsley: Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Rawnsley is 57/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Rawnsley most outperforms the national norm: 95/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 71/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That places it last of the 3 scored places in the WS12 postcode district. Against the wider WS12 district average of 63/100, that is 6 points below. Its broadband score runs 12 points above the WS12 district's 83/100. For the surrounding area, see WS12 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Rawnsley scores 57 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
71
115.7 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 129 crimes
↑ 53% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 61 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Vehicle crime 26 crimes
↑ 113% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
Public order 18 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 41 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Rugeley Road 19 crimes
  2. 2 Deerhurst Rise 18 crimes
  3. 3 Longacres 14 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 7 · PM2.5 6.8 · PM10 10.6 µg/m³
72
Green Space 40
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
40
2 schools in area · 22 within 4km
2Good
  • Hazel Slade Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Peter's CofE Primary AcademyPrimary · 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
51
A&E departmentsWalsall Manor Hospital8.5 mi
New Cross Hospital8.8 mi
Good Hope Hospital11.4 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area 7 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,255 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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)96.8%
available across Cannock Chase
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 55 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
51
Employment rate60.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.1%Unemployed2.8%Retired24.6%Student2.1%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial36.8%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary28.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.4%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership71.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
56
Council tax Cannock Chase · 2026-27
A £1,584
B £1,848
C £2,112
D £2,376
E £2,904
F £3,432
G £3,960
H £4,752
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
51
Hednesford 1.5 mi
Cannock 2.9 mi
Rugeley Town 3.3 mi
JT7 M6 Toll 3.3 mi
JT6 M6 Toll 3.6 mi
JT6 M6 Toll 3.9 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

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £185,750 12
5-year monthly trend
All
£182k £205k £229k £252k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Cannock Wood 44 1.5 mi away ⇄
Cannock 64 2.3 mi away ⇄
Upper Longdon 40 2.6 mi away ⇄
Burntwood 64 2.7 mi away ⇄
Norton Canes 59 2.8 mi away ⇄
Huntington (South Staffordshire) 58 3.1 mi away ⇄
Rugeley 58 3.4 mi away ⇄
Longdon 38 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hammerwich 51 4.1 mi away ⇄
Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay 62 4.2 mi away ⇄
Handsacre and Armitage 49 4.4 mi away ⇄
Four Crosses (South Staffordshire) 50 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rawnsley a nice place to live?

Rawnsley is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Rawnsley is 57/100, 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 Rawnsley?

Rawnsley has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 71/100. There were 294 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rawnsley?

Among the top-rated schools in Rawnsley are Hazel Slade Primary Academy and St Peter's CofE Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Rawnsley in total.

What are house prices like in Rawnsley?

The current median house price in Rawnsley is £185,750, around 35% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 19%.

Rawnsley in context

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Postcode districts in Rawnsley

WS12 63 ⇄

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