Town Pop. 49,935

Living in Willenhall: Liveability Score 64/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Willenhall is 64/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 82/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 37/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Among the 6 scored places sharing the WS10 postcode district, Willenhall ranks 5th. It scores 5 points below the WS10 postcode district as a whole, which averages 69/100. That sits 14 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: WS10 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

121 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 2,324 crimes

↑ 40% above national average

Shoplifting 726 crimes

↑ 86% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 647 crimes

↑ 91% above national average

Vehicle crime 636 crimes

↑ 165% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 413 crimes

↓ 45% below national average

other 1,297 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Supermarket 298 crimes
2 Parking Area 243 crimes
3 Petrol Station 210 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 13.6 · PM2.5 8 · PM10 13 µg/m³

Green Space 49

Parks Ample 66

Sports Pitches Ample 22

Allotments Ample 7

Golf Courses Adequate 2

Tennis Courts Adequate 6

Bowling Greens Ample 7

Playgrounds Ample 8

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 50 in area · 80 within 4km

4Outstanding36Good3Requires Improvement2Inadequate5Ungraded

Alumwell Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Beacon AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Moseley ParkSecondary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, DarlastonPrimary · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Abbey Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Alumwell Infant SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
Good
Alumwell Junior SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
Good
Ashmore Park Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2024
Good
Barcroft AcademyPrimary · inspected 2022
Good
Bloxwich AcademySecondary · inspected 2021
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

A&E departmentsWalsall Manor Hospital0.7 mi

New Cross Hospital1.1 mi

Russells Hall Hospital5.5 mi

Hospital waitsWalsall Healthcare NHS Trust0.5 mi

Routine referral (median)8 wks

Treated within 18 weeks73.2%

A&E seen within 4 hrs86.6%

8 GP surgeries in area 31 within 4km best 'Good'

GP capacity2,027 patients per GP

4dentists10pharmacies

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

Full fibre (FTTP)84.4%

available across Walsall

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

96.4%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

96.4%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99.9%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 900 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate54.1%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed54.1%Unemployed4.4%Retired21%Student4.6%Other inactive15.8%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial24.9%Skilled & technical32.4%Routine & elementary42.7%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications28.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)12.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)15.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)20%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%

Home ownership59.2%

Among the most-deprived 29% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Walsall · 2026-27

A £1,751

B £2,043

C £2,335

D £2,627

E £3,211

F £3,795

G £4,378

H £5,254

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

Willenhall 1.1 mi

Darlaston 1.6 mi

Bloxwich 2 mi

J10 M6 1.1 mi

J10 M6 1.6 mi

J10A M6 2.2 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 16

Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 8

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 17

Retail Shopping Ample 29

Takeaways Ample 15

Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£216,500	194
Detached	£282,250	46
Semi-detached	£221,500	84
Terraced	£175,000	47
Flat / Maisonette	£105,000	17

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Willenhall a nice place to live?

Willenhall is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Willenhall is 64/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Willenhall?

Willenhall has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 37/100. There were 6,043 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Willenhall?

Among the top-rated schools in Willenhall are Alumwell Nursery School, Beacon Academy and Moseley Park, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 50 rated schools in Willenhall in total.

What are house prices like in Willenhall?

The current median house price in Willenhall is £216,500, around 24% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £282,250, semi-detached £221,500, terraced £175,000, flat £105,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 25%. There were 194 sales recorded in the past 12 months.