Town Pop. 515

Living in Acton Trussell: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Acton Trussell is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 91/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 5 scored places sharing the ST17 postcode district, Acton Trussell ranks 4th.

Against the wider ST17 district average of 65/100, that is 17 points below. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92) and economic health (84). Below 30/100: healthcare (8), lifestyle (10) and schools (21). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the ST17 postcode district.

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Acton Trussell scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
139.8 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 27 crimes
↑ 57% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 28% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 138% above national average
Vehicle crime 6 crimes
↑ 144% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
other 16 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Acton Court 16 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 9 crimes
  3. 3 Church Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 7.755 · PM2.5 6.665 · PM10 12.863 µg/m³
71
Green Space 21
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
21

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
8
A&E departmentsNew Cross Hospital10.8 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital12.6 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital17.2 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66%
Nearest GP surgeryRising Brook Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity2,369 patients per GP
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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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)83.4%
available across South Staffordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate58.2%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.2%Unemployed1.4%Retired32.3%Student2.1%Other inactive6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial51.5%Skilled & technical35.4%Routine & elementary13%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.6%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.1%
Home ownership81.3%
Among the least-deprived 21% 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
30
Penkridge 2.7 mi
Stafford 3.2 mi
Hednesford 5.3 mi
J13 M6 0.4 mi
J13 M6 0.8 mi
J12 M6 4.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Acton Trussell in the last 12 months, which isn't enough for a reliable median. Smaller villages often fall below this in any given year. Figures come from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and are updated monthly, so this may fill in later.

Nearby places

Hyde Lea and Coppenhall 48 1.9 mi away ⇄
Brocton 44 2.2 mi away ⇄
Penkridge 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Milford (Stafford) 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
Stafford 64 3.2 mi away ⇄
Bradley (Stafford) 43 3.5 mi away ⇄
Derrington 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Huntington (South Staffordshire) 58 4.0 mi away ⇄
Rodbaston 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Great Haywood 53 4.3 mi away ⇄
Haughton 43 4.7 mi away ⇄
Little Haywood 50 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Acton Trussell a nice place to live?

Acton Trussell has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Acton Trussell 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 Acton Trussell?

Acton Trussell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 72 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Acton Trussell in context

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Postcode districts in Acton Trussell

ST17 65 ⇄

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