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Living in Denstone: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Denstone scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 91/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the ST14 postcode district. On economic health specifically, Denstone sits 17 points above the ST14 district figure of 74/100. Safety (93) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: ST14 postcode district.

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Denstone scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
53 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 21 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 5 crimes
↓ 61% below national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Burglary 3 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 3 crimes
↓ 46% below national average
other 9 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lady Meadow Close 6 crimes
  2. 2 Hollis Lane 6 crimes
  3. 3 Hollington Road 4 crimes

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

Environment
59
Air Quality NO₂ 3.76 · PM2.5 5.977 · PM10 9.383 µg/m³
78
Green Space 14
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 10
Allotments None
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts Adequate 3
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
41
3 schools in area · 6 within 4km
3Good
  • All Saints CofE Academy DenstonePrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Dove CofE AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ryecroft CofE Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
14
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital14.5 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital14.5 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital26.3 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryMill View Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity1,202 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)77.9%
available across East Staffordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
3.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
3.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
84.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 26 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
91
Employment rate51.5%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed51.5%Unemployed1.1%Retired32.1%Student9.4%Other inactive5.9%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.6%Skilled & technical33.6%Routine & elementary18.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.4%Level 3 (A levels)13.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.2%Apprenticeship4.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.2%
Home ownership81.7%
Among the least-deprived 23% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax East Staffordshire · 2026-27
A £1,567
B £1,829
C £2,090
D £2,351
E £2,873
F £3,396
G £3,918
H £4,702
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
23
Uttoxeter 4.5 mi
Blythe Bridge 8.6 mi
Tutbury and Hatton 10.1 mi
J14 M6 14.9 mi
J15 M6 15.2 mi
J14 M6 15.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Denstone 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

Rocester 43 1.0 mi away ⇄
Alton (Staffordshire Moorlands) 39 1.7 mi away ⇄
Farley 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Ellastone 36 2.2 mi away ⇄
Beamhurst 0 3.6 mi away ⇄
Doveridge 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Uttoxeter 63 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bramshall 52 4.9 mi away ⇄
Mayfield (East Staffordshire) 47 4.9 mi away ⇄
Edlaston 0 5.0 mi away ⇄
Upper Tean 46 5.2 mi away ⇄
Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) 49 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Denstone a nice place to live?

Denstone has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Denstone is 45/100, 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 Denstone?

Denstone is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 45 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Denstone?

Among the top-rated schools in Denstone are All Saints CofE Academy Denstone, Dove CofE Academy and Ryecroft CofE Middle School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Denstone in total.

Denstone in context

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Postcode districts in Denstone

ST14 49 ⇄

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