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Living in Stourton: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Stourton is 43/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, transport stands out most: 36/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Stourton places 3rd of 5 in the DY7 postcode district. Below 30/100: healthcare (18), lifestyle (18) and schools (29). That puts Stourton in the middle half of the UK towns and villages we score. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the DY7 postcode district.

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Stourton scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
79
402.6 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 64 crimes
↑ 311% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↑ 224% above national average
Vehicle crime 23 crimes
↑ 927% above national average
Public order 19 crimes
↑ 526% above national average
Drugs 14 crimes
↑ 809% above national average
other 45 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Greensforge Lane 25 crimes
  2. 2 Bridgnorth Road 21 crimes
  3. 3 Prestwood Drive 16 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 7.13 · PM2.5 6.43 · PM10 11.111 µg/m³
73
Green Space 40
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
29

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
18
A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital4.1 mi
New Cross Hospital10.1 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital10.3 mi
Hospital waitsThe Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.1%
A&E seen within 4 hrs84.8%
Nearest GP surgeryLion Health1.7 mi
GP capacity1,730 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across South Staffordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
13.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
13.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate52.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.1%Unemployed1.2%Retired35.7%Student3.7%Other inactive7.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial52.5%Skilled & technical34.7%Routine & elementary12.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.7%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.7%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership88.1%
Among the least-deprived 22% 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
36
Stourbridge Town 2.3 mi
Stourbridge Junction 2.8 mi
Hagley 3.3 mi
J3 M5 7.6 mi
J2 M5 7.7 mi
J3 M5 7.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Stourton 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

New Wood 51 1.0 mi away ⇄
Kinver 42 1.5 mi away ⇄
Stourbridge 67 2.4 mi away ⇄
Kingswinford 71 2.9 mi away ⇄
Cookley 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Brierley Hill 68 3.4 mi away ⇄
Hagley 54 3.5 mi away ⇄
Swindon (South Staffordshire) 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Blakedown 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Wolverley 47 4.1 mi away ⇄
Himley 51 4.2 mi away ⇄
Lower Clent 47 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stourton a nice place to live?

Stourton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stourton is 43/100, 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 Stourton?

Stourton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 79/100. There were 188 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Stourton in context

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Postcode districts in Stourton

DY7 41 ⇄

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