Town Pop. 775

Living in Alton (Staffordshire Moorlands): Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Alton (Staffordshire Moorlands) is 39/100, built from 9 categories. Economic health is where Alton (Staffordshire Moorlands) most outperforms the national norm: 89/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Alton (Staffordshire Moorlands) places 4th of 8 in the ST10 postcode district. Against the wider ST10 district average of 45/100, that is 6 points below. Its economic health score runs 18 points above the ST10 district's 71/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: ST10 postcode district.

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Alton (Staffordshire Moorlands) scores 39 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
56
134.2 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 51 crimes
↑ 98% above national average
Other theft 15 crimes
↑ 213% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 58% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 32% above national average
Shoplifting 5 crimes
↓ 17% below national average
other 18 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 53 crimes
  2. 2 Headland Way 12 crimes
  3. 3 Park/Open Space 12 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 3.7 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.2 µg/m³
78
Green Space 37
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
22
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • St Peter's CofE Academy AltonPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

Score reflects proximity-weighted access to rated schools within 4km: areas with more nearby schools score higher regardless of settlement boundary.

Healthcare
37
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital13 mi
Royal Derby Hospital16.2 mi
Leighton Hospital25.8 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2.9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,202 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)64.7%
available across Staffordshire Moorlands
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
5.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
5.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 38 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
89
Employment rate54%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54%Unemployed2.7%Retired33%Student3.2%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.3%Skilled & technical34.2%Routine & elementary20.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)14.9%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.8%Apprenticeship5.3%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership82.9%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
Council tax Staffordshire Moorlands · 2026-27
A £1,559
B £1,818
C £2,078
D £2,338
E £2,858
F £3,377
G £3,897
H £4,676
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
12
Uttoxeter 5.7 mi
Blythe Bridge 7.2 mi
Longton 10.2 mi
J15 M6 13.9 mi
J15 M6 14 mi
J14 M6 14.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 1
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 £497,500 14
Detached £502,500 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£309k £371k £434k £496k 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Farley 0 0.9 mi away ⇄
Denstone 45 1.7 mi away ⇄
Rocester 43 2.6 mi away ⇄
Ellastone 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) 49 4.1 mi away ⇄
Beamhurst 0 4.1 mi away ⇄
Upper Tean 46 4.1 mi away ⇄
Kingsley Holt 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
Kingsley (Staffordshire Moorlands) 38 4.8 mi away ⇄
Waterhouses 38 5.1 mi away ⇄
Uttoxeter 63 5.3 mi away ⇄
Bramshall 52 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Alton (Staffordshire Moorlands) a nice place to live?

Alton (Staffordshire Moorlands) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Alton (Staffordshire Moorlands) is 39/100, 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 Alton (Staffordshire Moorlands)?

Alton (Staffordshire Moorlands) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 56/100. There were 104 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Alton (Staffordshire Moorlands)?

Among the top-rated schools in Alton (Staffordshire Moorlands) is St Peter's CofE Academy Alton, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Alton (Staffordshire Moorlands) in total.

What are house prices like in Alton (Staffordshire Moorlands)?

The current median house price in Alton (Staffordshire Moorlands) is £497,500, around 75% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £502,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 43%.

Alton (Staffordshire Moorlands) in context

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Postcode districts in Alton (Staffordshire Moorlands)

ST10 45 ⇄

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