Town Pop. 20,448

Living in Wednesbury: Liveability Score 69/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Wednesbury scores 69/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 87/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 30/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the WS10 postcode district, Wednesbury ranks 2nd. That sits 19 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: transport (90), schools (88) and broadband (85). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WS10 postcode district.

69
OUT OF 100
Good
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
30
159.7 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 1,093 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
Shoplifting 641 crimes
↑ 301% above national average
Vehicle crime 342 crimes
↑ 248% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 261 crimes
↑ 88% above national average
Other theft 210 crimes
↑ 66% above national average
other 719 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Russell Street 306 crimes
  2. 2 Shopping Area 193 crimes
  3. 3 Axletree Way 161 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 15.7 · PM2.5 8.4 · PM10 13.5 µg/m³
61
Green Space 82
Parks Ample 45
Sports Pitches Ample 14
Allotments Ample 6
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 4
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Ample 11

Services

Schools
88
Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 29 in area · 85 within 4km
4Outstanding20Good2Requires Improvement3Ungraded
  • Fullbrook Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Kings Hill Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Old Park Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Rowley View Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Albert Pritchard Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Hall Green Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • High Point AcademySpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Holyhead Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Joseph Leckie AcademySecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Mesty Croft PrimaryPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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
87
A&E departmentsWalsall Manor Hospital1.1 mi
New Cross Hospital3.8 mi
Midland Metropolitan University Hospital4.6 mi
Hospital waitsSandwell And West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)12 wks
Treated within 18 weeks62.4%
A&E seen within 4 hrs75.8%
3 GP surgeries in area 28 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,541 patients per GP
4dentists6pharmacies

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
85
Full fibre (FTTP)88.9%
available across Sandwell
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 334 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
20
Employment rate51.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.5%Unemployed4.6%Retired20.5%Student5.1%Other inactive18.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial24.1%Skilled & technical31.5%Routine & elementary44.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications30.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)15%Level 4+ (degree & above)19%Apprenticeship5.5%Other (incl. vocational)3.5%
Home ownership55.9%
Among the most-deprived 22% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
65
Council tax Sandwell · 2026-27
A £1,496
B £1,745
C £1,995
D £2,244
E £2,743
F £3,241
G £3,740
H £4,488
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
90
Bescot Stadium 1.1 mi
Darlaston 1.4 mi
Tame Bridge Parkway 1.6 mi
J9 M6 0.9 mi
J9 M6 0.9 mi
J8 M6 1.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
78
Pubs & Bars Ample 18
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 23
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 9
Retail Shopping Ample 191
Takeaways Ample 22
Fitness Ample 5

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £223,000 73
Semi-detached £230,000 38
Terraced £215,000 16
Flat / Maisonette £112,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£101k £158k £217k £274k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Darlaston 66 1.2 mi away ⇄
West Bromwich 69 1.9 mi away ⇄
Walsall 64 2.2 mi away ⇄
Tipton 72 2.3 mi away ⇄
Bilston (Wolverhampton) 64 2.5 mi away ⇄
Willenhall 64 2.9 mi away ⇄
Coseley 70 3.5 mi away ⇄
Bloxwich 64 4.0 mi away ⇄
Rowley Regis 72 4.2 mi away ⇄
Pheasey 80 4.5 mi away ⇄
Rushall and Shelfield 67 4.6 mi away ⇄
Oldbury (Sandwell) 72 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wednesbury a nice place to live?

Yes, Wednesbury is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Wednesbury is 69/100, 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 Wednesbury?

Wednesbury has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 30/100. There were 3,266 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wednesbury?

Among the top-rated schools in Wednesbury are Fullbrook Nursery School, Kings Hill Primary School and Old Park Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 29 rated schools in Wednesbury in total.

What are house prices like in Wednesbury?

The current median house price in Wednesbury is £223,000, around 22% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £230,000, terraced £215,000, flat £112,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 22%. There were 73 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Wednesbury in context

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Postcode districts in Wednesbury

WS10 69 ⇄

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