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Living in Swindon (South Staffordshire): Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Swindon (South Staffordshire) scores 44/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 42/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 18/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 7 scored places in the DY3 postcode district. The DY3 district averages 67/100, putting Swindon (South Staffordshire) 23 points below its own postcode area. Its healthcare score runs 27 points below the DY3 district's 69/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: DY3 postcode district.

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Swindon (South Staffordshire) scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
47
301.9 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 97 crimes
↑ 287% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 35 crimes
↑ 206% above national average
Vehicle crime 19 crimes
↑ 427% above national average
Burglary 15 crimes
↑ 469% above national average
Other crime 13 crimes
↑ 765% above national average
other 48 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Cherry Lane 29 crimes
  2. 2 The Close 27 crimes
  3. 3 Wombourne Road 23 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 6.905 · PM2.5 6.493 · PM10 10.596 µg/m³
73
Green Space 20
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
45
1 school in area · 16 within 4km
1Good
  • St John's CofE (C) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
42
A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital3.3 mi
New Cross Hospital7.3 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital9.7 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs Bryan, Hadley, Jones & Chan1.4 mi
GP capacity1,620 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
18
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across South Staffordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
32.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
32.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 25 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
65
Employment rate51.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.4%Unemployed1.6%Retired35.8%Student2.8%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40.2%Skilled & technical37%Routine & elementary22.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications25.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.1%Level 3 (A levels)16.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.3%Apprenticeship6.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership76.9%
Among the least-deprived 35% 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
41
Stourbridge Town 4.8 mi
Lye 5.2 mi
Stourbridge Junction 5.4 mi
J2 M5 7.9 mi
J2 M5 8 mi
J2 M54 9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Swindon (South Staffordshire) 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

Himley 51 1.1 mi away ⇄
Wombourne 52 1.4 mi away ⇄
Trysull 26 2.1 mi away ⇄
Kingswinford 71 2.3 mi away ⇄
Gospel Ash 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Gospel End 49 2.9 mi away ⇄
Seisdon 26 3.1 mi away ⇄
Sedgley 70 3.5 mi away ⇄
New Wood 51 3.5 mi away ⇄
Stourton 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Brierley Hill 68 4.3 mi away ⇄
Kinver 42 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Swindon (South Staffordshire) a nice place to live?

Swindon (South Staffordshire) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Swindon (South Staffordshire) is 44/100, 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 Swindon (South Staffordshire)?

Swindon (South Staffordshire) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 47/100. There were 227 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Swindon (South Staffordshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Swindon (South Staffordshire) is St John's CofE (C) Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Swindon (South Staffordshire) in total.

Swindon (South Staffordshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Swindon (South Staffordshire)

DY3 67 ⇄

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