Area Report
Last updated 04 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of South Staffordshire: a school rated Good within a short walk and roughly 6 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 7JQ.
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
- 8 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 13 schools in total
- IMD education decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Cheslyn Hay Academy (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
3crimes 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.
- 3 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 3)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
6GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 8/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 8 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: HIGH STREET SURGERY — 0.5 mi
Can I get to work?
No rail stations within 0.5 miles · 10 bus stops nearby
NestReach: ≈ 6 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
6green spaces
- 23.5 ha total
- largest park 11.7 ha (0.39 mi away)
Nearest: Cheslyn Hay Leisure Centre — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
16shops & libraries
- 14 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Midcounties Co-operative, The Co-operative Group, Spar, Iceland…
- nearest 0.5 mi
- library 0.3 mi
Nearest: Co-op Cheslyn Hay Food — 0.5 mi
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near WS6 7JQ.
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 7JQ
WS6 7JQ scores 79/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in green space and local amenities — right beside a nature reserve. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, WS6 7JQ is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 6/10, ranked 16,521 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 high (IMD housing decile 1/10).
There are 13 schools within the typical catchment area, including 8 rated Good. The nearest school is Cheslyn Hay Academy (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 3 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 HIGH STREET SURGERY, 0.5 mi away. A pharmacy is 1.2 mi away.
