Town Pop. 462

Living in Bradley (Stafford): Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Bradley (Stafford) scores 43/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Broadband is where Bradley (Stafford) most outperforms the national norm: 91/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Healthcare falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 18/100.

That makes it the 6th highest-scoring of the 10 places in the ST18 postcode district. Against the wider ST18 district average of 50/100, that is 7 points below. Its broadband score runs 54 points above the ST18 district's 37/100. For the surrounding area, see ST18 postcode district.

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Bradley (Stafford) scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
231.6 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 44 crimes
↑ 186% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 142% above national average
Burglary 15 crimes
↑ 829% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 200% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 179% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shredicote Lane 7 crimes
  2. 2 Birchmoor Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 Sweetplace Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.344 · PM2.5 5.999 · PM10 10.096 µg/m³
77
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsNew Cross Hospital11.2 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital14 mi
Princess Royal Hospital14.2 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust3.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66%
Nearest GP surgeryRising Brook Surgery3.2 mi
GP capacity3,386 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
91
Full fibre (FTTP)72.2%
available across Stafford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 17 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed1.8%Retired32.3%Student3.2%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.4%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary16.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.1%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership75.1%
Among the least-deprived 33% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
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 E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Penkridge 3.5 mi
Stafford 3.9 mi
Hednesford 8.2 mi
J13 M6 2.9 mi
J13 M6 3.1 mi
J14 M6 4.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
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 Bradley (Stafford) 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

Haughton 43 1.9 mi away ⇄
Hyde Lea and Coppenhall 48 2.2 mi away ⇄
Derrington 47 3.0 mi away ⇄
Acton Trussell 48 3.5 mi away ⇄
Wheaton Aston 39 3.7 mi away ⇄
Gnosall 48 3.7 mi away ⇄
Penkridge 50 3.8 mi away ⇄
Stafford 64 4.3 mi away ⇄
Rodbaston 0 4.7 mi away ⇄
Moreton (Stafford) 36 5.1 mi away ⇄
Ellenhall 0 5.2 mi away ⇄
Brocton 44 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Bradley (Stafford) a nice place to live?

Bradley (Stafford) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Bradley (Stafford) is 43/100, 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 Bradley (Stafford)?

Bradley (Stafford) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 107 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Bradley (Stafford) in context

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Postcode districts in Bradley (Stafford)

ST18 50 ⇄

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