Town Pop. 1,692

Living in Wheaton Aston: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wheaton Aston is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Wheaton Aston most outperforms the national norm: 92/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 72/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 4 places in the ST19 postcode district. On broadband specifically, Wheaton Aston sits 53 points above the ST19 district figure of 39/100. That sits 11 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: ST19 postcode district.

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Wheaton Aston scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
100.5 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 80 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 14 crimes
↑ 22% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 120% above national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Petrol Station 53 crimes
  2. 2 Watery Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Lapley Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 5.423 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10.922 µg/m³
75
Green Space 21
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • St Mary's CofE First AcademyPrimary · 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
4
A&E departmentsNew Cross Hospital9.1 mi
Princess Royal Hospital11.9 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital12.6 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryBrewood Surgery2.8 mi
GP capacity1,415 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across South Staffordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 49 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate53.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.6%Unemployed1.6%Retired34.8%Student2.6%Other inactive7.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.5%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary22.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.4%Level 3 (A levels)18.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.1%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership77.1%
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
12
Penkridge 4.3 mi
Albrighton 5.5 mi
Cosford 5.7 mi
J3 M54 4.8 mi
J12 M6 5 mi
J3 M54 5.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £279,000 20
Semi-detached £266,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£242k £301k £361k £420k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Bishops Wood 37 2.2 mi away ⇄
Brewood 44 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bradley (Stafford) 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Moreton (Stafford) 36 4.3 mi away ⇄
Rodbaston 0 4.4 mi away ⇄
Penkridge 50 4.7 mi away ⇄
Four Ashes 34 4.8 mi away ⇄
Haughton 43 4.9 mi away ⇄
Coven 47 5.1 mi away ⇄
Gnosall 48 5.2 mi away ⇄
Hyde Lea and Coppenhall 48 5.7 mi away ⇄
Albrighton 49 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wheaton Aston a nice place to live?

Wheaton Aston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Wheaton Aston is 39/100, 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 Wheaton Aston?

Wheaton Aston has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 170 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wheaton Aston?

Among the top-rated schools in Wheaton Aston is St Mary's CofE First Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Wheaton Aston in total.

What are house prices like in Wheaton Aston?

The current median house price in Wheaton Aston is £279,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £266,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%. There were 20 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Wheaton Aston in context

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Postcode districts in Wheaton Aston

ST19 43 ⇄

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