Town Pop. 2,279

Living in Audley: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Audley is 49/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 51/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 10th highest-scoring of the 12 places in the ST7 postcode district. Against the wider ST7 district average of 57/100, that is 8 points below. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (85). Wider context for the surrounding area: ST7 postcode district.

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Audley scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
98.3 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 117 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 27 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 13 crimes
↑ 63% above national average
Public order 12 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
other 39 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 14 crimes
  2. 2 Wilbraham'S Walk 14 crimes
  3. 3 Westfield Avenue 12 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10.3 µg/m³
75
Green Space 13
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
33
2 schools in area · 6 within 4km
2Good
  • Ravensmead Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Sir Thomas Boughey AcademySecondary · 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
51
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital4.7 mi
Leighton Hospital7.8 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital22.7 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66%
1 GP surgery in area 2 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,475 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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)71.7%
available across Newcastle-under-Lyme
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 47 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
51
Employment rate58.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.6%Unemployed2.2%Retired26.5%Student2.4%Other inactive10.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial32.7%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary32.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications20.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.3%Level 3 (A levels)17.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.1%Apprenticeship8.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership70.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
40
Alsager 2.8 mi
Kidsgrove 3.5 mi
Longport 3.8 mi
J16 M6 1.2 mi
J16 M6 1.9 mi
J15 M6 6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £188,000 21
Semi-detached £217,500 10
5-year monthly trend
All Semi Terraced
£131k £161k £191k £221k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Miles Green 46 0.7 mi away ⇄
Bignall End 51 0.9 mi away ⇄
Halmer End and Alsagers Bank 44 1.2 mi away ⇄
Talke and Talke Pits 57 2.4 mi away ⇄
Radway Green 0 2.4 mi away ⇄
Betley 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Alsager 57 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ravenshall 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Kidsgrove 59 3.6 mi away ⇄
Madeley 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Newcastle-under-Lyme 65 3.7 mi away ⇄
Keele 62 3.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Audley a nice place to live?

Audley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Audley is 49/100, 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 Audley?

Audley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 224 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Audley?

Among the top-rated schools in Audley are Ravensmead Primary School and Sir Thomas Boughey Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Audley in total.

What are house prices like in Audley?

The current median house price in Audley is £188,000, around 34% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £217,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 28%. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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Postcode districts in Audley

ST7 57 ⇄

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