Town Pop. 469

Living in Betley: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Betley comes out at 42/100 on the 8 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 84/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 7 scored places sharing the CW3 postcode district, Betley ranks 2nd. That is 8 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Lifestyle (9), transport (25) and healthcare (28) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the CW3 postcode district.

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Betley scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
63
44.8 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 8 crimes
↓ 49% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 3 crimes
↓ 58% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 2 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Public order 2 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
other 2 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Englesea Brook Lane 4 crimes
  2. 2 The Butts 3 crimes
  3. 3 Back Lane 2 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 5.9 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
76
Green Space 9
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
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1 school in area
1Ungraded
  • Betley CofE VC Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
28
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital6.4 mi
Leighton Hospital6.7 mi
Princess Royal Hospital22.9 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust2.7 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66%
Nearest GP surgeryDr Narendra Patel0.8 mi
GP capacity1,075 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)71.7%
available across Newcastle-under-Lyme
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 19 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate52%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52%Unemployed1.9%Retired36.9%Student2.4%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.6%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary16%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)5.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)15.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)43.1%Apprenticeship5.2%Other (incl. vocational)1.5%
Home ownership81.3%
Among the least-deprived 24% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
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 North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
25
Crewe 4.5 mi
Alsager 4.9 mi
Kidsgrove 6.2 mi
J16 M6 2.4 mi
J16 M6 2.9 mi
J15 M6 6.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
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 Betley 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

Ravenshall 42 0.8 mi away ⇄
Weston (Cheshire East) 38 2.6 mi away ⇄
Madeley 49 2.7 mi away ⇄
Audley 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
Hough 42 2.8 mi away ⇄
Halmer End and Alsagers Bank 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Miles Green 46 3.0 mi away ⇄
Bignall End 51 3.6 mi away ⇄
Wybunbury 46 3.7 mi away ⇄
Shavington 61 3.8 mi away ⇄
Radway Green 0 3.8 mi away ⇄
Woore 38 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Betley a nice place to live?

Betley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Betley is 42/100, 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 Betley?

Betley has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 63/100. There were 8,800 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Betley in context

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Postcode districts in Betley

CW3 43 ⇄

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