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Living in Brown Edge: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Brown Edge scores 50/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, schools stands out most: 42/100 where the typical UK town scores 23/100. Of the 3 places sharing the ST6 postcode district, Brown Edge scores lowest.

The ST6 district averages 57/100, putting Brown Edge 7 points below its own postcode area. On schools specifically, Brown Edge sits 33 points below the ST6 district figure of 75/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (81). Wider context for the surrounding area: ST6 postcode district.

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Brown Edge scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
78 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 63 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 19 crimes
↑ 43% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↓ 42% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 29% above national average
Vehicle crime 8 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
other 33 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Willfield Court 27 crimes
  2. 2 Leek Road 15 crimes
  3. 3 Greenfield Place 13 crimes

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

Environment
66
Air Quality NO₂ 7.2 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 10 µg/m³
73
Green Space 51
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
42
3 schools in area · 18 within 4km
3Good
  • Endon High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • St Luke's CofE Academy EndonPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
29
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital5.3 mi
Leighton Hospital13.9 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital21.6 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66%
Nearest GP surgeryBaddeley Green Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity1,577 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
46
Full fibre (FTTP)64.7%
available across Staffordshire Moorlands
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
71.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
71.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 66 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate55%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55%Unemployed2.4%Retired33.3%Student2.6%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial35.5%Skilled & technical38.5%Routine & elementary26%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)17.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.5%Apprenticeship9.4%Other (incl. vocational)3.2%
Home ownership84.9%
Among the least-deprived 25% 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
40
Longport 4.1 mi
Kidsgrove 4.4 mi
Stoke-on-Trent 5.2 mi
J15 M6 7.9 mi
J16 M6 8.1 mi
J16 M6 8.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
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 £264,750 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£195k £240k £286k £331k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Endon 51 1.1 mi away ⇄
Stanley (Staffordshire Moorlands) 47 1.6 mi away ⇄
Biddulph 55 2.8 mi away ⇄
Biddulph Moor 45 2.9 mi away ⇄
Longsdon 40 3.3 mi away ⇄
Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel 62 3.4 mi away ⇄
Rudyard 45 3.9 mi away ⇄
Cheddleton 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Werrington 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Kidsgrove 59 4.3 mi away ⇄
Wetley Rocks 37 4.4 mi away ⇄
The Bank 51 4.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Brown Edge a nice place to live?

Brown Edge is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Brown Edge is 50/100, 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 Brown Edge?

Brown Edge is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 159 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Brown Edge?

Among the top-rated schools in Brown Edge are Endon High School, St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School and St Luke's CofE Academy Endon, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Brown Edge in total.

What are house prices like in Brown Edge?

The current median house price in Brown Edge is £264,750, around 7% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%.

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Postcode districts in Brown Edge

ST6 57 ⇄

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