Town Pop. 1,685

Living in Barlaston: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Barlaston comes out at 46/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, lifestyle stands out most: 36/100 where the typical UK town scores 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 26/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 3 places in the ST12 postcode district. On lifestyle specifically, Barlaston sits 12 points below the ST12 district figure of 48/100. Safety (85) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: ST12 postcode district.

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Barlaston scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
85.5 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 70 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↓ 15% below national average
Public order 9 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
other 28 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Orchard Place 17 crimes
  2. 2 Ivyhouse Drive 15 crimes
  3. 3 Lakewood Drive 7 crimes

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

Environment
68
Air Quality NO₂ 6.7 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
74
Green Space 56
Parks Ample 18
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Adequate 6
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
34
1 school in area · 11 within 4km
1Good
  • Barlaston CofE (VC) First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
26
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital4.3 mi
Leighton Hospital17.4 mi
Princess Royal Hospital20.9 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust0.5 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66%
Nearest GP surgeryBrinsley Avenue Practice1.9 mi
GP capacity1,890 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
26
Full fibre (FTTP)72.2%
available across Stafford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
54.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
54.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 48 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
50
Employment rate50.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed50.9%Unemployed1.8%Retired35.8%Student2.8%Other inactive8.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43%Skilled & technical31.6%Routine & elementary25.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.6%Apprenticeship7.7%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership73.4%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
Council tax Stafford · 2026-27
A £1,535
B £1,791
C £2,047
D £2,303
E £2,815
F £3,327
G £3,838
H £4,606
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
27
Stone 2.4 mi
Longton 3.4 mi
Blythe Bridge 4.4 mi
J15 M6 3.2 mi
J15 M6 3.7 mi
J14 M6 7.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
36
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Barlaston 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

Tittensor 38 1.1 mi away ⇄
Oulton 50 2.1 mi away ⇄
Swynnerton 34 3.1 mi away ⇄
Stone (Stafford) 57 3.3 mi away ⇄
Yarnfield 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Fulford 40 3.9 mi away ⇄
Cold Norton (Stafford) 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Hilderstone 38 4.3 mi away ⇄
Coldmeece 41 4.4 mi away ⇄
Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook 53 4.5 mi away ⇄
Cookshill 29 4.6 mi away ⇄
Stoke-on-Trent 57 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Barlaston a nice place to live?

Barlaston has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Barlaston is 46/100, 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 Barlaston?

Barlaston is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 144 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Barlaston?

Among the top-rated schools in Barlaston is Barlaston CofE (VC) First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Barlaston in total.

Barlaston in context

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Postcode districts in Barlaston

ST12 49 ⇄

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