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Living in Springhill: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Springhill is 59/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 58/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 24/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 4 scored places sharing the WV11 postcode district, Springhill ranks 3rd. On healthcare specifically, Springhill sits 22 points below the WV11 district figure of 80/100. That sits 9 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WV11 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Springhill scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
260.5 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 33 crimes
↑ 219% above national average
Vehicle crime 10 crimes
↑ 571% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 9 crimes
↑ 90% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 9 crimes
↑ 325% above national average
Other theft 6 crimes
↑ 211% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Broad Lane 13 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 13 crimes
  3. 3 Rowan Drive 10 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 10.3 · PM2.5 7.3 · PM10 12.9 µg/m³
67
Green Space 45
Parks Ample 13
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
50
1 school in area · 35 within 4km
1Good
  • St John's Primary AcademyPrimary · 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
58
A&E departmentsNew Cross Hospital3.1 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital3.7 mi
Russells Hall Hospital9.5 mi
Hospital waitsWalsall Healthcare NHS Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs86.6%
Nearest GP surgeryEssington Medical Centre0.8 mi
GP capacity2,372 patients per GP
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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
24
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across South Staffordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
71.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
71.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
81.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate55.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.1%Unemployed1.9%Retired30.8%Student2.3%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34%Skilled & technical41.2%Routine & elementary24.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications27.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.7%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.8%Apprenticeship7.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership89.6%
Among the least-deprived 39% 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
57
Bloxwich North 1.2 mi
Landywood 1.5 mi
Bloxwich 1.8 mi
J10A M6 0.8 mi
J11 M6 1.5 mi
J1 M54 1.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
37
Pubs & Bars Some 2
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 Springhill 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

Essington 59 1.0 mi away ⇄
Great Wyrley and Cheslyn Hay 62 1.7 mi away ⇄
Shareshill 52 2.2 mi away ⇄
Bloxwich 64 2.4 mi away ⇄
Featherstone (South Staffordshire) 46 2.8 mi away ⇄
Pelsall 68 2.9 mi away ⇄
Willenhall 64 2.9 mi away ⇄
Four Crosses (South Staffordshire) 50 3.4 mi away ⇄
Calf Heath 46 3.6 mi away ⇄
Norton Canes 59 3.6 mi away ⇄
Rushall and Shelfield 67 3.9 mi away ⇄
Clayhanger 57 4.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Springhill a nice place to live?

Springhill is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Springhill is 59/100, 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 Springhill?

Springhill is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 81 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Springhill?

Among the top-rated schools in Springhill is St John's Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Springhill in total.

Springhill in context

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Postcode districts in Springhill

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