Town Pop. 10,331

Living in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands): Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 54/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Safety falls furthest short: 49/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 8 places in the ST10 postcode district. Its healthcare score runs 21 points above the ST10 district's 33/100. On the national picture that lands Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) in the middle half of all the places we score. Wider context for the surrounding area: ST10 postcode district.

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Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
49
114.4 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 555 crimes
↑ 61% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 171 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 91 crimes
↑ 42% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 83 crimes
↑ 18% above national average
Public order 78 crimes
↑ 17% above national average
other 204 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 32 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 31 crimes
  3. 3 Wetherby Close 28 crimes

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

Environment
69
Air Quality NO₂ 5.9 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
75
Green Space 54
Parks Ample 19
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Adequate 2
Playgrounds Ample 12

Services

Schools
47
5 schools in area · 9 within 4km
5Good
  • Bishop Rawle CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Cheadle Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Painsley Catholic CollegeSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Giles' Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • The Cheadle AcademySecondary · 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
54
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital8.3 mi
Royal Derby Hospital19.8 mi
Leighton Hospital21.3 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
3 GP surgeries in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,716 patients per GP
2dentists3pharmacies

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
45
Full fibre (FTTP)64.7%
available across Staffordshire Moorlands
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
81.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
80.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 272 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
56
Employment rate55.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.2%Unemployed2%Retired29.5%Student3.3%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.4%Skilled & technical33.3%Routine & elementary35.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications23.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.8%Level 3 (A levels)17.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.8%Apprenticeship7.4%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership75.6%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
28
Blythe Bridge 3.4 mi
Longton 6.1 mi
Stoke-on-Trent 8.1 mi
J15 M6 9.9 mi
J15 M6 10 mi
J14 M6 12.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
45
Pubs & Bars Ample 10
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 9
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Ample 36
Takeaways Adequate 10
Fitness Adequate 3

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £225,000 93
Detached £278,000 37
Semi-detached £210,000 33
Terraced £146,500 20
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£117k £182k £248k £313k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Dilhorne 29 2.1 mi away ⇄
Upper Tean 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Kingsley Holt 38 2.2 mi away ⇄
Kingsley (Staffordshire Moorlands) 38 2.3 mi away ⇄
Cresswell 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Cookshill 29 3.8 mi away ⇄
Alton (Staffordshire Moorlands) 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Ipstones 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Farley 0 4.4 mi away ⇄
Wetley Rocks 37 4.7 mi away ⇄
Fulford 40 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) a nice place to live?

Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) is 49/100, 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 Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)?

Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) has crime levels around the national average. Our safety score is 49/100. There were 1,182 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)?

Among the top-rated schools in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) are Bishop Rawle CofE Primary School, Cheadle Primary School and Painsley Catholic College, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 5 rated schools in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) in total.

What are house prices like in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)?

The current median house price in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) is £225,000, around 21% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £278,000, semi-detached £210,000, terraced £146,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 15%. There were 93 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) in context

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Postcode districts in Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands)

ST10 45 ⇄

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