Town Pop. 6,432

Living in Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook is 53/100, built from 9 categories. Schools is where Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook most outperforms the national norm: 55/100 against a median of 23/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is safety, at 62/100 against a town median of 88/100.

Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook places 2nd of 4 in the ST11 postcode district. That puts Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook in the top quarter of the UK towns and villages we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: ST11 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
62
91.7 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 247 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 101 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 53 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 42 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 39 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 108 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 62 crimes
  2. 2 Bridge Court 51 crimes
  3. 3 Ash Grove 33 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 6.9 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11.4 µg/m³
73
Green Space 20
Parks Ample 30
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
55
6 schools in area · 21 within 4km
1Outstanding4Good1Inadequate
  • Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Blythe Bridge High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Springcroft Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The Crescent AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The William Amory Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Portland SchoolSpecial · inspected 2021
    Inadequate

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

Healthcare
41
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital5.7 mi
Leighton Hospital19.1 mi
Royal Derby Hospital22.7 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity2,408 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
71
Full fibre (FTTP)64.7%
available across Staffordshire Moorlands
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 146 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
66
Employment rate52.3%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.3%Unemployed1.5%Retired34.8%Student2.9%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.2%Skilled & technical34.8%Routine & elementary27%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.9%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.2%Apprenticeship7.9%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership83.8%
Among the least-deprived 28% 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
45
Blythe Bridge 0.1 mi
Longton 3.4 mi
Stone 5.6 mi
J15 M6 6.8 mi
J15 M6 7 mi
J14 M6 10 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
31
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 4
Retail Shopping Adequate 18
Takeaways Adequate 6
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £219,000 38
Semi-detached £210,000 23
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£194k £256k £319k £381k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Cookshill 29 1.5 mi away ⇄
Cresswell 0 1.7 mi away ⇄
Dilhorne 29 2.0 mi away ⇄
Fulford 40 2.1 mi away ⇄
Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) 49 3.3 mi away ⇄
Upper Tean 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hilderstone 38 4.0 mi away ⇄
Werrington 44 4.1 mi away ⇄
Oulton 50 4.5 mi away ⇄
Barlaston 46 4.5 mi away ⇄
Kingsley (Staffordshire Moorlands) 38 4.8 mi away ⇄
Kingsley Holt 38 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook a nice place to live?

Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook is 53/100, 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 Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook?

Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 62/100. There were 590 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook?

Among the top-rated schools in Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook are Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School, Blythe Bridge High School and Springcroft Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook in total.

What are house prices like in Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook?

The current median house price in Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook is £219,000, around 23% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £210,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 2%. There were 38 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook in context

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Postcode districts in Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook

ST11 50 ⇄

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