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Living in Upper Longdon: Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Upper Longdon comes out at 40/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 22/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Upper Longdon places 7th of 8 in the WS15 postcode district. It scores 12 points below the WS15 postcode district as a whole, which averages 52/100. On economic health specifically, Upper Longdon sits 28 points above the WS15 district figure of 59/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WS15 postcode district.

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Upper Longdon scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
349.5 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 24 crimes
↑ 250% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 219% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 810% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 423% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 257% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 St James Close 12 crimes
  2. 2 Stoneywell Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 Lower Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 5.967 · PM2.5 6.484 · PM10 10.285 µg/m³
74
Green Space 78
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
15

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsWalsall Manor Hospital10.5 mi
New Cross Hospital11.4 mi
Good Hope Hospital11.7 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1.5 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryBrereton Surgery1.5 mi
GP capacity1,835 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
22
Full fibre (FTTP)71.5%
available across Lichfield
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
50.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
50.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
93.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate55.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.8%Unemployed1.7%Retired32.9%Student2.3%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49.5%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary14.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)16%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.9%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership83.2%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax Lichfield · 2026-27
A £1,568
B £1,829
C £2,091
D £2,352
E £2,875
F £3,397
G £3,920
H £4,704
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
14
Rugeley Town 2.1 mi
Rugeley Trent Valley 3 mi
Hednesford 4 mi
JT6 M6 Toll 4.7 mi
JT6 M6 Toll 4.7 mi
JT7 M6 Toll 5.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Upper Longdon 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

Longdon 38 1.2 mi away ⇄
Cannock Wood 44 1.7 mi away ⇄
Handsacre and Armitage 49 1.8 mi away ⇄
Rugeley 58 2.2 mi away ⇄
Hill Ridware 45 2.4 mi away ⇄
Rawnsley 57 2.6 mi away ⇄
Rileyhill 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Burntwood 64 3.4 mi away ⇄
Colton (Lichfield) 48 3.8 mi away ⇄
King's Bromley 38 4.0 mi away ⇄
Hammerwich 51 4.3 mi away ⇄
Lichfield 53 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Upper Longdon a nice place to live?

Upper Longdon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Upper Longdon is 40/100, 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 Upper Longdon?

Upper Longdon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 72 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Upper Longdon in context

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Postcode districts in Upper Longdon

WS15 52 ⇄

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