Town Pop. 2,937

Living in Bignall End: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bignall End scores 51/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Bignall End most outperforms the national norm: 49/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 15/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Among the 12 scored places sharing the ST7 postcode district, Bignall End ranks 8th. Against the wider ST7 district average of 57/100, that is 6 points below. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (91). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the ST7 postcode district.

51
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Bignall End scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
66.7 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 93 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 19 crimes
↓ 57% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 19 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
other 37 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Wilbraham'S Walk 14 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 14 crimes
  3. 3 Wedgwood Avenue 12 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 6.5 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
74
Green Space 22
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
37
2 schools in area · 13 within 4km
2Good
  • Ravensmead Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Wood Lane Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
49
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital4 mi
Leighton Hospital8.5 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital22.8 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66%
Nearest GP surgeryAudley Health Centre0.6 mi
GP capacity1,521 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
15
Full fibre (FTTP)71.7%
available across Newcastle-under-Lyme
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
29.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
29.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 61 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
60
Employment rate57.6%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.6%Unemployed1.9%Retired30.7%Student1.9%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35%Skilled & technical36.3%Routine & elementary28.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.7%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.5%Apprenticeship8.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership78.8%
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
42
Alsager 2.8 mi
Kidsgrove 2.9 mi
Longport 3 mi
J16 M6 2 mi
J16 M6 2.5 mi
J15 M6 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 £191,000 19
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£133k £189k £247k £303k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Miles Green 46 0.6 mi away ⇄
Audley 49 0.9 mi away ⇄
Halmer End and Alsagers Bank 44 1.2 mi away ⇄
Talke and Talke Pits 57 1.8 mi away ⇄
Radway Green 0 2.9 mi away ⇄
Kidsgrove 59 3.0 mi away ⇄
Newcastle-under-Lyme 65 3.1 mi away ⇄
Alsager 57 3.1 mi away ⇄
Keele 62 3.5 mi away ⇄
Betley 42 3.6 mi away ⇄
Ravenshall 42 3.9 mi away ⇄
Madeley 49 4.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bignall End a nice place to live?

Bignall End is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Bignall End is 51/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Bignall End?

Bignall End is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 196 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Bignall End?

Among the top-rated schools in Bignall End are Ravensmead Primary School and Wood Lane Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Bignall End in total.

What are house prices like in Bignall End?

The current median house price in Bignall End is £191,000, around 33% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 20%.

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Postcode districts in Bignall End

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