Town Pop. 806

Living in Shareshill: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Shareshill comes out at 52/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Healthcare is where Shareshill most outperforms the national norm: 37/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the WV10 postcode district.

The WV10 district averages 62/100, putting Shareshill 10 points below its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 45 points below the WV10 district's 82/100. Safety (83) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WV10 postcode district.

52
OUT OF 100
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Settlement area

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Shareshill scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
83
91.8 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 29 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 81% above national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pool Close 11 crimes
  2. 2 Spires Croft 9 crimes
  3. 3 Pennycress Gardens 6 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 9 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 12 µg/m³
70
Green Space 35
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
29
1 school in area · 9 within 4km
1Good
  • Havergal CofE (C) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
37
A&E departmentsNew Cross Hospital3.5 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital5.7 mi
Russells Hall Hospital10.3 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryDr A Riaz and Mrs Shabana Riaz0.8 mi
GP capacity2,526 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
77
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across South Staffordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
91.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
72
Employment rate60.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed60.4%Unemployed0.8%Retired27.8%Student3.5%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.3%Skilled & technical34.6%Routine & elementary23.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.6%Apprenticeship6.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership85.5%
Among the least-deprived 20% 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
38
Landywood 2.6 mi
Cannock 3.3 mi
Bloxwich North 3.4 mi
J11 M6 0.8 mi
J11 M6 0.8 mi
J1 M54 1.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
17
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Shareshill in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Featherstone (South Staffordshire) 46 1.1 mi away ⇄
Calf Heath 46 1.6 mi away ⇄
Four Crosses (South Staffordshire) 50 2.0 mi away ⇄
Essington 59 2.1 mi away ⇄
Springhill 59 2.2 mi away ⇄
Four Ashes 34 2.2 mi away ⇄
Coven 47 2.3 mi away ⇄
Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay 62 2.4 mi away ⇄
Rodbaston 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Cannock 64 4.0 mi away ⇄
Brewood 44 4.1 mi away ⇄
Huntington (South Staffordshire) 58 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shareshill a nice place to live?

Shareshill is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Shareshill is 52/100, 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 Shareshill?

Shareshill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 83/100. There were 74 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shareshill?

Among the top-rated schools in Shareshill is Havergal CofE (C) Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Shareshill in total.

Shareshill in context

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Postcode districts in Shareshill

WV10 62 ⇄

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