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Living in Birchall: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Birchall scores 59/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 50/100 against a national town median of 18/100. That is the highest score of the 5 places in the ST13 postcode district.

No category drops below 45/100, which is unusual: most UK towns carry at least one clear weak spot. Against the wider ST13 district average of 50/100, that is 9 points above. That is 9 points above the national benchmark of 50, the top 10% of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: ST13 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Birchall scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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ST13 5AB ST13 6AA ST13 7AA ST13 8AA ST13 9AD ST13

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
419.5 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 82 crimes
↑ 389% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 39 crimes
↑ 410% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↑ 485% above national average
Public order 19 crimes
↑ 482% above national average
Burglary 14 crimes
↑ 694% above national average
other 37 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 48 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 13 crimes
  3. 3 London Street 12 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 6.101 · PM2.5 6.21 · PM10 9.44 µg/m³
75
Green Space 59
Parks Ample 9
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
46
1 school in area · 13 within 4km
1Good
  • All Saints CofE First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
50
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital9.8 mi
Leighton Hospital18.8 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital23.2 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66%
Nearest GP surgeryLeek Health Centre1 mi
GP capacity1,385 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
48
Full fibre (FTTP)64.7%
available across Staffordshire Moorlands
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
80.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
80.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 15 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate56.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.6%Unemployed2.1%Retired30.9%Student3.3%Other inactive7.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial40%Skilled & technical33.9%Routine & elementary26.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.7%Apprenticeship6.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership82.6%
Among the least-deprived 19% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
Council tax Staffordshire Moorlands · 2026-27
A £1,559
B £1,818
C £2,078
D £2,338
E £2,858
F £3,377
G £3,897
H £4,676
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
49
Longton 8.5 mi
Congleton 8.6 mi
Blythe Bridge 8.7 mi
J15 M6 11.7 mi
J15 M6 11.9 mi
J16 M6 13.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
45
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Birchall 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

Leekbrook 47 0.6 mi away ⇄
Leek 58 1.0 mi away ⇄
Longsdon 40 1.7 mi away ⇄
Cheddleton 43 1.9 mi away ⇄
Rudyard 45 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ipstones 44 3.7 mi away ⇄
Wetley Rocks 37 3.7 mi away ⇄
Stanley (Staffordshire Moorlands) 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Endon 51 4.1 mi away ⇄
Brown Edge 50 5.0 mi away ⇄
Kingsley (Staffordshire Moorlands) 38 5.1 mi away ⇄
Werrington 44 5.4 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Birchall a nice place to live?

Birchall is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Birchall is 59/100, 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 Birchall?

Birchall is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 211 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Birchall?

Among the top-rated schools in Birchall is All Saints CofE First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Birchall in total.

Birchall in context

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Postcode districts in Birchall

ST13 50 ⇄

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