Town Pop. 31,835

Living in Sedgley: Liveability Score 70/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Sedgley is 70/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 79/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 65/100 against a town median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 3 places in the DY1 postcode district. No category drops below 47/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. Its transport score runs 10 points below the DY1 district's 89/100. For the surrounding area, see DY1 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

83.1 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 1,128 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Vehicle crime 262 crimes

↑ 71% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 246 crimes

↑ 13% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 181 crimes

↓ 63% below national average

Burglary 175 crimes

↑ 57% above national average

other 655 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Parking Area 123 crimes
2 Prices Road 80 crimes
3 Whitesmiths Close 78 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 10.1 · PM2.5 7.4 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³

Green Space 57

Parks Ample 41

Sports Pitches Ample 9

Allotments Adequate 2

Golf Courses Adequate 2

Tennis Courts Some 1

Bowling Greens Ample 4

Playgrounds Ample 7

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 30 in area · 46 within 4km

2Outstanding23Good2Requires Improvement1Inadequate2Ungraded

Manor Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Outstanding
Spring Vale Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2019
Outstanding
Alder Coppice Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Beacon Hill AcademySecondary · inspected 2024
Good
Bishop Milner Catholic CollegeSecondary · inspected 2023
Good
Bramford Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Cherry Tree Learning CentreAlternative provision · inspected 2024
Good
Colton Hills Community SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
Good
Cotwall End Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
Good
Ellowes Hall Sports CollegeSecondary · inspected 2023
Good

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare

A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital0.5 mi

New Cross Hospital3.2 mi

Walsall Manor Hospital5.2 mi

Hospital waitsThe Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust0.5 mi

Routine referral (median)13 wks

Treated within 18 weeks60.6%

A&E seen within 4 hrs79%

3 GP surgeries in area 17 within 4km best 'Good'

GP capacity1,830 patients per GP

6dentists7pharmacies

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

Full fibre (FTTP)87.7%

available across Dudley

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

99.5%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

99.6%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

100%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 671 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate56.2%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed56.2%Unemployed3.1%Retired26.1%Student3.6%Other inactive11.1%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial33.1%Skilled & technical34.3%Routine & elementary32.7%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications22.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.4%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%

Home ownership70.9%

Around the England average for deprivation

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Dudley · 2026-27

A £1,430

B £1,668

C £1,907

D £2,145

E £2,622

F £3,098

G £3,575

H £4,290

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

Coseley 2 mi

Tipton 2.6 mi

Dudley Port 3.3 mi

J2 M5 5.3 mi

J9 M6 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 20

Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 13

Retail Shopping Ample 42

Takeaways Adequate 9

Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£237,500	170
Detached	£344,000	43
Semi-detached	£235,000	73
Terraced	£209,000	43
Flat / Maisonette	£94,950	11

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Sedgley a nice place to live?

Yes, Sedgley is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Sedgley is 70/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Sedgley?

Sedgley has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 65/100. There were 2,647 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Sedgley?

Among the top-rated schools in Sedgley are Manor Primary School and Spring Vale Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 30 rated schools in Sedgley in total.

What are house prices like in Sedgley?

The current median house price in Sedgley is £237,500, around 17% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £344,000, semi-detached £235,000, terraced £209,000, flat £94,950. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 20%. There were 170 sales recorded in the past 12 months.