Town Pop. 1,431

Living in Shenstone: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Shenstone scores 34/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100. That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 7 places in the WS14 postcode district.

Against the wider WS14 district average of 46/100, that is 12 points below. Its transport score runs 19 points below the WS14 district's 51/100. That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: WS14 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
141.2 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 62 crimes
↑ 30% above national average
Vehicle crime 42 crimes
↑ 513% above national average
Public order 19 crimes
↑ 105% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 92% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 16 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
other 46 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Essington Close 24 crimes
  2. 2 Birmingham Road 16 crimes
  3. 3 Birch Brook Lane 14 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 8.1 · PM2.5 7 · PM10 11.2 µg/m³
71
Green Space 18
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
14
2 schools in area · 4 within 4km
2Good
  • Greysbrooke Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Shenstone Lodge SchoolSpecial · 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
4
A&E departmentsGood Hope Hospital4.5 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital7.2 mi
New Cross Hospital10.5 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Westgate Practice3.3 mi
GP capacity1,810 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)71.5%
available across Lichfield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 52 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
52
Employment rate53.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.3%Unemployed2.3%Retired33.9%Student2.9%Other inactive7.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.4%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary15.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.2%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership79.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax Lichfield · 2026-27
A £1,568
B £1,829
C £2,091
D £2,352
E £2,875
F £3,397
G £3,920
H £4,704
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
32
Shenstone 0.2 mi
Blake Street 2.3 mi
Lichfield City 3 mi
JT5 M6 Toll 0.8 mi
JT4 M6 Toll 1.1 mi
JT4 M6 Toll 1.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
13
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Adequate 9
Takeaways Some 1
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 £480,000 13
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£471k £596k £724k £849k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Weeford 31 2.4 mi away ⇄
Stonnall 59 2.4 mi away ⇄
Lichfield 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Hammerwich 51 3.2 mi away ⇄
Brownhills 55 3.7 mi away ⇄
Whittington (Lichfield) 38 3.8 mi away ⇄
Hints 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Streetly 72 4.0 mi away ⇄
Aldridge 63 4.1 mi away ⇄
Streethay 45 4.1 mi away ⇄
Bourne Vale 0 4.2 mi away ⇄
Clayhanger 57 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Shenstone a nice place to live?

Shenstone has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Shenstone is 34/100, placing it among a below-average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Shenstone?

Shenstone has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 202 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Shenstone?

Among the top-rated schools in Shenstone are Greysbrooke Primary School and Shenstone Lodge School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Shenstone in total.

What are house prices like in Shenstone?

The current median house price in Shenstone is £480,000, around 68% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 3%.

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Postcode districts in Shenstone

WS14 46 ⇄

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