Town Pop. 56,733

Living in Stourbridge: Liveability Score 67/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stourbridge scores 67/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Stourbridge most outperforms the national norm: 75/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 63/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the B63 postcode district, Stourbridge scores lowest. Notably, nothing falls below 50/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. That sits 17 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see B63 postcode district.

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Stourbridge scores 67 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

76.3 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 1,807 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Shoplifting 556 crimes

↑ 26% above national average

Vehicle crime 340 crimes

↑ 25% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 307 crimes

↓ 21% below national average

Anti-social behaviour 264 crimes

↓ 69% below national average

other 1,053 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Petrol Station 253 crimes
2 Supermarket 177 crimes
3 Parking Area 176 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 9.6 · PM2.5 6.9 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³

Green Space 35

Parks Ample 60

Sports Pitches Ample 19

Allotments Ample 9

Golf Courses Adequate 2

Tennis Courts Ample 11

Bowling Greens Ample 6

Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 30 in area · 38 within 4km

2Outstanding23Good3Requires Improvement2Ungraded

Cradley CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Outstanding
The Old Park SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Amblecote Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Brook Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Colley Lane Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
Good
Gig Mill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2020
Good
Greenfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Hagley Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Ham Dingle Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Haybridge High School and Sixth FormSecondary · inspected 2022
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 Hospital2.2 mi

Midland Metropolitan University Hospital6.6 mi

New Cross Hospital9 mi

Hospital waitsThe Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi

Routine referral (median)11 wks

Treated within 18 weeks64.1%

A&E seen within 4 hrs84.8%

6 GP surgeries in area 16 within 4km best 'Good'

GP capacity2,270 patients per GP

18dentists11pharmacies

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

93.1%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

93.4%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.4%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 1,193 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate54.6%

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

Economic activity (16+)

Employed54.6%Unemployed3.5%Retired26.7%Student4.3%Other inactive11%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial40.3%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary26.9%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications19.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.2%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%

Home ownership69.9%

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

Stourbridge Town 0.2 mi

Stourbridge Junction 0.4 mi

Lye 1.2 mi

J3 M5 5.2 mi

J3 M5 5.5 mi

J2 M5 5.7 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 47

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 26

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 23

Retail Shopping Ample 103

Takeaways Ample 30

Fitness Ample 16

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£253,250	292
Detached	£395,000	75
Semi-detached	£251,500	111
Terraced	£227,000	69
Flat / Maisonette	£140,000	37

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Stourbridge a nice place to live?

Yes, Stourbridge is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Stourbridge is 67/100, 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 Stourbridge?

Stourbridge has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 63/100. There were 4,327 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stourbridge?

Among the top-rated schools in Stourbridge are Cradley CofE Primary School and The Old Park School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 30 rated schools in Stourbridge in total.

What are house prices like in Stourbridge?

The current median house price in Stourbridge is £253,250, around 11% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £395,000, semi-detached £251,500, terraced £227,000, flat £140,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 9%. There were 292 sales recorded in the past 12 months.