Town Pop. 575

Living in Ashley (Newcastle-under-Lyme): Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Ashley (Newcastle-under-Lyme) is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 33/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Ashley (Newcastle-under-Lyme) places 2nd of 9 in the TF9 postcode district. On healthcare specifically, Ashley (Newcastle-under-Lyme) sits 17 points above the TF9 district figure of 16/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. For the surrounding area, see TF9 postcode district.

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Ashley (Newcastle-under-Lyme) scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

78.3 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 20 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Burglary 8 crimes

↑ 297% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes

↓ 32% below national average

Public order 5 crimes

↑ 34% above national average

Criminal damage and arson 4 crimes

≈ similar to national average

other 2 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Bell Orchard 15 crimes
2 Birch Rise 7 crimes
3 Chapel Lane 3 crimes

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

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 4.128 · PM2.5 5.821 · PM10 9.679 µg/m³

Green Space 9

Parks Some 1

Sports Pitches None

Allotments None

Golf Courses None

Tennis Courts None

Bowling Greens None

Playgrounds None

Services

Schools

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare

A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital7.9 mi

Leighton Hospital13.9 mi

Princess Royal Hospital15.7 mi

Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust0.3 mi

Routine referral (median)10 wks

Treated within 18 weeks64.8%

A&E seen within 4 hrs66%

1 GP surgery in area best 'Outstanding'

GP capacity1,125 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

Full fibre (FTTP)71.7%

available across Newcastle-under-Lyme

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 28 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate52%

Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed52%Unemployed1.5%Retired34.8%Student3.5%Other inactive8.2%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial44.6%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary21.5%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications14.8%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.4%Apprenticeship6.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%

Home ownership83.5%

Among the least-deprived 39% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Newcastle-under-Lyme · 2026-27

A £1,556

B £1,815

C £2,075

D £2,334

E £2,853

F £3,371

G £3,890

H £4,668

Energy West Midlands region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band E

Water Severn Trent Water

Average bill regional £424/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Stone 8.6 mi

Stoke-on-Trent 9.4 mi

Longport 10.1 mi

J15 M6 6.5 mi

J15 M6 6.6 mi

J16 M6 9.6 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Some 1

Restaurants & Cafes None

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 Ashley (Newcastle-under-Lyme) 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ashley (Newcastle-under-Lyme) a nice place to live?

Ashley (Newcastle-under-Lyme) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Ashley (Newcastle-under-Lyme) is 41/100, 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 Ashley (Newcastle-under-Lyme)?

Ashley (Newcastle-under-Lyme) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 45 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Ashley (Newcastle-under-Lyme) in context

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Postcode districts in Ashley (Newcastle-under-Lyme)

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