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Living in Coldmeece: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Coldmeece is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 82/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the ST15 postcode district, Coldmeece ranks 4th.

The ST15 district averages 47/100, putting Coldmeece 6 points below its own postcode area. Its economic health score runs 15 points above the ST15 district's 67/100. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Wider context for the surrounding area: ST15 postcode district.

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Coldmeece scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
498.5 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 90 crimes
↑ 717% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 27 crimes
↑ 437% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 505% above national average
Other theft 11 crimes
↑ 435% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 344% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Paterson Avenue 22 crimes
  2. 2 Conference/Exhibition Centre 20 crimes
  3. 3 Dorney Close 9 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5.003 · PM2.5 6.045 · PM10 10.326 µg/m³
76
Green Space 22
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area
1Good
  • Springfields First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
5
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital7.4 mi
Princess Royal Hospital16.8 mi
Leighton Hospital18.8 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Crown Surgery2.5 mi
GP capacity1,174 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
47
Full fibre (FTTP)72.2%
available across Stafford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
77.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
77.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 5 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate61.3%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.3%Unemployed2%Retired22.6%Student3.3%Other inactive10.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary19.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications10.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)40.9%Apprenticeship5.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership80.7%
Among the least-deprived 32% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
62
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 C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Stone 3.1 mi
Stafford 7.3 mi
Longton 7.8 mi
J14 M6 5.2 mi
J14 M6 5.5 mi
J15 M6 5.7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
12
Pubs & Bars None
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 Coldmeece 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

Yarnfield 42 1.0 mi away ⇄
Swynnerton 34 1.9 mi away ⇄
Cold Norton (Stafford) 0 2.2 mi away ⇄
Eccleshall 44 2.5 mi away ⇄
Stone (Stafford) 57 3.3 mi away ⇄
Tittensor 38 3.8 mi away ⇄
Great Bridgeford 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Croxton 35 4.0 mi away ⇄
Ellenhall 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Oulton 50 4.2 mi away ⇄
Barlaston 46 4.4 mi away ⇄
Woodseaves 34 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Coldmeece a nice place to live?

Coldmeece has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Coldmeece is 41/100, 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 Coldmeece?

Coldmeece is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 165 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Coldmeece?

Among the top-rated schools in Coldmeece is Springfields First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Coldmeece in total.

Coldmeece in context

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Postcode districts in Coldmeece

ST15 47 ⇄

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