Town Pop. 1,318

Living in Abbots Bromley: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Abbots Bromley scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 94/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 8 places in the WS15 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Abbots Bromley sits 40 points above the WS15 district figure of 54/100. Safety (93) and economic health (80) also clear 80/100. Below 30/100: lifestyle (9), transport (10) and schools (15). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the WS15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
69 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 50 crimes
↑ 14% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 14 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Public order 7 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
Burglary 7 crimes
↑ 51% above national average
other 6 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Common Lane 10 crimes
  2. 2 School Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 Preedys Close 8 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.3 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
77
Green Space 7
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area
1Good
  • The Richard Clarke First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital16.3 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital16.6 mi
Good Hope Hospital17 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,350 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)77.9%
available across East Staffordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 46 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate56.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.7%Unemployed1.9%Retired31%Student3.6%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial46.1%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary18.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.5%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.9%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership80.3%
Among the least-deprived 29% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax East Staffordshire · 2026-27
A £1,567
B £1,829
C £2,090
D £2,351
E £2,873
F £3,396
G £3,918
H £4,702
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
10
Rugeley Trent Valley 3.9 mi
Rugeley Town 5 mi
Uttoxeter 5.5 mi
J13 M6 10.2 mi
J13 M6 10.3 mi
JT6 M6 Toll 11 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
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 £375,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All
£387k £433k £480k £527k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Colton (Lichfield) 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Kingstone (East Staffordshire) 41 3.4 mi away ⇄
Hill Ridware 45 4.1 mi away ⇄
Rugeley 58 4.8 mi away ⇄
Newchurch (East Staffordshire) 0 4.8 mi away ⇄
Little Haywood 50 4.9 mi away ⇄
Yoxall 41 4.9 mi away ⇄
Marchington 26 4.9 mi away ⇄
Hixon 41 5.1 mi away ⇄
Draycott in the Clay 33 5.2 mi away ⇄
Handsacre and Armitage 49 5.4 mi away ⇄
King's Bromley 38 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Abbots Bromley a nice place to live?

Abbots Bromley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Abbots Bromley is 48/100, 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 Abbots Bromley?

Abbots Bromley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 91 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Abbots Bromley?

Among the top-rated schools in Abbots Bromley is The Richard Clarke First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Abbots Bromley in total.

What are house prices like in Abbots Bromley?

The current median house price in Abbots Bromley is £375,000, around 32% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 16%.

Abbots Bromley in context

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Postcode districts in Abbots Bromley

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