Town Pop. 12,971

Living in Wombourne: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Wombourne is 52/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 48/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 44/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the DY3 postcode district, Wombourne ranks 4th. It scores 15 points below the DY3 postcode district as a whole, which averages 67/100. On healthcare specifically, Wombourne sits 21 points below the DY3 district figure of 69/100. For the surrounding area, see DY3 postcode district.

52
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Wombourne scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
78
88.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 458 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 130 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 102 crimes
↑ 16% above national average
Vehicle crime 90 crimes
↑ 44% above national average
Public order 77 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 293 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 61 crimes
  2. 2 The Close 35 crimes
  3. 3 Cherry Lane 29 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 7.4 · PM2.5 6.7 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³
72
Green Space 25
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Ample 3
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 6

Services

Schools
43
8 schools in area · 15 within 4km
6Good1Requires Improvement1Ungraded
  • All Saints' CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Blakeley Heath Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Cherry Trees SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Benedict Biscop CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St John's CofE (C) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Wombourne High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Westfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement
  • St Bernadette's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

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
48
A&E departmentsRussells Hall Hospital3 mi
New Cross Hospital5.1 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital8.2 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,550 patients per GP
2dentists3pharmacies

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
44
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across South Staffordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
87.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
87.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 366 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed2.4%Retired30.8%Student3.5%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial42.3%Skilled & technical34.4%Routine & elementary23.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.1%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership74.1%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
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
38
Coseley 4.7 mi
Wolverhampton 5 mi
Tipton 5.5 mi
J2 M54 7.6 mi
J2 M5 8 mi
J2 M54 8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
29
Pubs & Bars Ample 9
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 6
Retail Shopping Ample 29
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness Adequate 4

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £315,000 93
Detached £450,000 41
Semi-detached £273,500 38
Terraced £258,500 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£137k £250k £367k £481k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Himley 51 1.2 mi away ⇄
Trysull 26 1.2 mi away ⇄
Swindon (South Staffordshire) 44 1.4 mi away ⇄
Gospel End 49 2.1 mi away ⇄
Seisdon 26 2.3 mi away ⇄
Gospel Ash 42 2.9 mi away ⇄
Sedgley 70 2.9 mi away ⇄
Kingswinford 71 3.1 mi away ⇄
Old Perton 44 4.0 mi away ⇄
Perton 65 4.3 mi away ⇄
Coseley 70 4.4 mi away ⇄
Claverley 43 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Wombourne a nice place to live?

Wombourne is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Wombourne is 52/100, 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 Wombourne?

Wombourne is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 78/100. There were 1,150 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Wombourne?

Among the top-rated schools in Wombourne are All Saints' CofE Primary School, Blakeley Heath Primary School and Cherry Trees School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 8 rated schools in Wombourne in total.

What are house prices like in Wombourne?

The current median house price in Wombourne is £315,000, around 11% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £450,000, semi-detached £273,500, terraced £258,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 17%. There were 93 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Wombourne in context

See where Wombourne ranks among the best places to live in Staffordshire

Postcode districts in Wombourne

DY3 67 ⇄
WV4 65 ⇄
WV5 53 ⇄

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