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Living in Croxton: Liveability Score 35/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Croxton comes out at 35/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 84/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 10/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That is 15 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (92). Healthcare (3), schools (5), lifestyle (5) and transport (13) all fall below 30/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: ST21 postcode district.

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Croxton scores 35 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
938.6 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 58 crimes
↑ 1428% above national average
Public order 10 crimes
↑ 1249% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 1032% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↑ 362% above national average
Burglary 8 crimes
↑ 1906% above national average
other 15 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Paterson Avenue 22 crimes
  2. 2 Main Road 9 crimes
  3. 3 Langot Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 3.8 · PM2.5 5.7 · PM10 9.8 µg/m³
78
Green Space 6
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
5

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital9 mi
Princess Royal Hospital14.2 mi
Leighton Hospital17 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust3.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66%
Nearest GP surgeryAshley Surgery3.2 mi
GP capacity984 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)72.2%
available across Stafford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
2.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
2.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 6 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate56.4%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired25.9%Student2.9%Other inactive13.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.2%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary18.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.4%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership76.8%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
13
Stone 7 mi
Stafford 10 mi
Stoke-on-Trent 10.2 mi
J15 M6 7.1 mi
J15 M6 7.5 mi
J14 M6 8.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
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 Croxton 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

Ashley (Newcastle-under-Lyme) 41 3.2 mi away ⇄
Eccleshall 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Loggerheads 39 3.6 mi away ⇄
Coldmeece 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Chipnall 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Woodseaves 34 4.2 mi away ⇄
Cheswardine 33 4.4 mi away ⇄
Swynnerton 34 4.5 mi away ⇄
Yarnfield 42 4.9 mi away ⇄
Baldwin's Gate 39 5.3 mi away ⇄
Madeley Park 39 5.7 mi away ⇄
Ellenhall 0 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Croxton a nice place to live?

Croxton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Croxton is 35/100, 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 Croxton?

Croxton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 107 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Croxton in context

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Postcode districts in Croxton

ST21 39 ⇄

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