Town Pop. 179

Living in Trysull: Liveability Score 26/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Trysull scores 26/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 8/100 versus a median of 60/100. Trysull places 4th of 5 in the WV5 postcode district.

The WV5 district averages 53/100, putting Trysull 27 points below its own postcode area. That is 24 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom 10% of all UK towns and villages. Healthcare (3), lifestyle (6), transport (7) and schools (8) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WV5 postcode district.

26
OUT OF 100
Poor
Score for:

Settlement area

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Trysull scores 26 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
50
1,083.8 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 78 crimes
↑ 1209% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 24 crimes
↑ 1872% above national average
Vehicle crime 20 crimes
↑ 2227% above national average
Drugs 17 crimes
↑ 2779% above national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 1342% above national average
other 39 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Ebstree Meadow 28 crimes
  2. 2 Forest Lane 24 crimes
  3. 3 Brantley Lane 14 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 5.879 · PM2.5 6.394 · PM10 11.006 µg/m³
74
Green Space 23
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
8
1 school in area · 10 within 4km
1Good
  • All Saints' CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
3
A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital4.9 mi
New Cross Hospital6.3 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital9.5 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryDrs Bryan, Hadley, Jones & Chan1.2 mi
GP capacity1,426 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
8
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across South Staffordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
4.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
4.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
68.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate55.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.6%Unemployed1.6%Retired27.4%Student3.3%Other inactive12.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.1%Skilled & technical38.7%Routine & elementary17.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.7%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership68.7%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
7
Wolverhampton 5.3 mi
Coseley 5.7 mi
Bilbrook 5.8 mi
J2 M54 7.4 mi
J2 M54 8 mi
J3 M54 8.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
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 Trysull 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

Seisdon 26 1.1 mi away ⇄
Wombourne 52 1.2 mi away ⇄
Swindon (South Staffordshire) 44 2.1 mi away ⇄
Gospel Ash 42 2.4 mi away ⇄
Himley 51 2.4 mi away ⇄
Gospel End 49 3.1 mi away ⇄
Old Perton 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Claverley 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Pattingham 37 3.6 mi away ⇄
Perton 65 3.8 mi away ⇄
Sedgley 70 4.1 mi away ⇄
Kingswinford 71 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Trysull a nice place to live?

Trysull scores below average as a place to live. Our liveability score for Trysull is 26/100, placing it among one of the lower-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Trysull?

Trysull has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 50/100. There were 194 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Trysull?

Among the top-rated schools in Trysull is All Saints' CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Trysull in total.

Trysull in context

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Postcode districts in Trysull

WV5 53 ⇄

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