Town Pop. 16,315

Living in Streetly: Liveability Score 72/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Streetly is 72/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 92/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. That sits 22 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score.

Safety (94) and economic health (89) sit at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see B74 postcode district.

72
OUT OF 100
Good
Score for:

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Streetly scores 72 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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B74 2AA B74 3AA B74 4AA B74 WS9

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
30.6 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 180 crimes
↓ 67% below national average
Vehicle crime 61 crimes
↓ 23% below national average
Other theft 59 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Burglary 59 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 40 crimes
↓ 68% below national average
other 100 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 81 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 17 crimes
  3. 3 Kingscroft Close 16 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 11.3 · PM2.5 7.5 · PM10 11.7 µg/m³
67
Green Space 96
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches Ample 5
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens Ample 6
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
53
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 11 in area · 27 within 4km
8Good1Requires Improvement2Ungraded
  • Blackwood SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Hill West Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Kingsland Primary School (NC)Primary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Lindens AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Manor Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Meadow View AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Sundridge Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Streetly AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Little Aston Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Requires Improvement
  • Four Oaks Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

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
56
A&E departmentsGood Hope Hospital2.7 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital3.8 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital5.8 mi
Hospital waitsWalsall Healthcare NHS Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)8 wks
Treated within 18 weeks73.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs86.6%
1 GP surgery in area 8 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,386 patients per GP
1dentist2pharmacies

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
78
Full fibre (FTTP)84.4%
available across Walsall
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
91.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
92%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 377 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate56.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.7%Unemployed2.2%Retired30.5%Student3.9%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.4%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary18.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.2%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership89.9%
Among the least-deprived 7% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
34
Council tax Walsall · 2026-27
A £1,751
B £2,043
C £2,335
D £2,627
E £3,211
F £3,795
G £4,378
H £5,254
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
65
Butlers Lane 1.9 mi
Blake Street 2 mi
Four Oaks 2.2 mi
J7 M6 2.9 mi
J7 M6 3.3 mi
J8 M6 3.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
92
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Adequate 18
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £375,000 101
Detached £527,000 47
Semi-detached £332,500 34
Flat / Maisonette £171,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£128k £370k £619k £861k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Bourne Vale 0 0.9 mi away ⇄
Pheasey 80 2.2 mi away ⇄
Aldridge 63 2.3 mi away ⇄
Royal Sutton Coldfield 71 2.7 mi away ⇄
Stonnall 59 3.3 mi away ⇄
Rushall and Shelfield 67 3.7 mi away ⇄
Shenstone 34 4.0 mi away ⇄
Walsall 64 4.1 mi away ⇄
Brownhills 55 4.5 mi away ⇄
Clayhanger 57 4.6 mi away ⇄
Pelsall 68 4.9 mi away ⇄
Hints 0 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Streetly a nice place to live?

Yes, Streetly is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Streetly is 72/100, 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 Streetly?

Streetly is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 499 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Streetly?

Among the top-rated schools in Streetly are Blackwood School, Hill West Primary School and Kingsland Primary School (NC), rated Good by Ofsted. There are 11 rated schools in Streetly in total.

What are house prices like in Streetly?

The current median house price in Streetly is £375,000, around 32% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £527,000, semi-detached £332,500, flat £171,000. There were 101 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Streetly in context

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Postcode districts in Streetly

B74 71 ⇄
WS9 63 ⇄

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