Area Report
Last updated 04 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of South Staffordshire: a school rated Good 0.1 miles away and roughly 9 km² reachable within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around WS6 6AQ.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
2Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 9 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 13 schools in total
- IMD education decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Landywood Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
5crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 5 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 4)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
6GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 6 GP, 4 dentists, pharmacy 1.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: CANNOCK VILLAGES PCN EXTENDED ACCESS — 0.6 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 18 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 9 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
3green spaces
- 1.6 ha total
- no proper park nearby
Nearest: Sports Facility (1.4 ha) — 0.2 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
12shops & libraries
- 10 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Spar, The Co-operative Group, Midcounties Co-operative, Tesco…
- nearest 0.6 mi
- library 0.6 mi
Nearest: Spar - Great Wyrley — 0.6 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near WS6 6AQ.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in WS6.
Average sold price by property type across the WS6 district, 2021–2026.
About WS6 6AQ
WS6 6AQ scores 71/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in safety and local amenities — with only 5 crimes reported on the surrounding streets last month. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WS6 6AQ is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 4/10, ranked 12,650 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is low (IMD housing decile 9/10).
There are 13 schools within the typical catchment area, including 9 rated Good. The nearest school is Landywood Primary School (Ofsted: Good), 0.1 mi away.
There were 5 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a very low level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 6 GP surgeries and 4 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is CANNOCK VILLAGES PCN EXTENDED ACCESS, 0.6 mi away. A pharmacy is 1.2 mi away.
