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Living in Gnosall: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Gnosall is 48/100, built from 9 categories. Broadband is where Gnosall most outperforms the national norm: 96/100 against a median of 60/100 across UK towns. Among the 3 scored places sharing the ST20 postcode district, Gnosall ranks 2nd.

On broadband specifically, Gnosall sits 76 points above the ST20 district figure of 20/100. Safety (92) also clears 80/100. Below 30/100: schools (9), lifestyle (10), transport (22) and healthcare (23). Wider context for the surrounding area: ST20 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
67.1 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 116 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 34 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Other theft 31 crimes
↑ 34% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 20 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Burglary 13 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 37 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lower Road 37 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 14 crimes
  3. 3 Petrol Station 11 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10.5 µg/m³
75
Green Space 15
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
9
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Gnosall St Lawrence Coe Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
23
A&E departmentsPrincess Royal Hospital11.1 mi
New Cross Hospital14 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital14.6 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity652 patients per GP
2dentists1pharmacy

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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)72.2%
available across Stafford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 87 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate56.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.7%Unemployed2%Retired31.6%Student2.7%Other inactive7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.3%Skilled & technical34.5%Routine & elementary21.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)17.2%Level 4+ (degree & above)37%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership77.7%
Among the least-deprived 30% 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 D
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
22
Stafford 5.8 mi
Penkridge 7.1 mi
Shifnal 9.5 mi
J14 M6 5.4 mi
J14 M6 5.7 mi
J13 M6 6.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars Adequate 4
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Adequate 7
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £280,000 29
Detached £348,750 16
Semi-detached £231,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£198k £258k £320k £381k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Haughton 43 2.3 mi away ⇄
Moreton (Stafford) 36 2.9 mi away ⇄
Woodseaves 34 3.3 mi away ⇄
Bradley (Stafford) 43 3.7 mi away ⇄
Ellenhall 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Derrington 47 4.1 mi away ⇄
Eccleshall 44 5.0 mi away ⇄
Great Bridgeford 42 5.1 mi away ⇄
Newport (Telford and Wrekin) 58 5.1 mi away ⇄
Hyde Lea and Coppenhall 48 5.2 mi away ⇄
Wheaton Aston 39 5.2 mi away ⇄
Stafford 64 6.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Gnosall a nice place to live?

Gnosall has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Gnosall is 48/100, 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 Gnosall?

Gnosall is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 251 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Gnosall?

Among the top-rated schools in Gnosall is Gnosall St Lawrence Coe Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Gnosall in total.

What are house prices like in Gnosall?

The current median house price in Gnosall is £280,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £348,750, semi-detached £231,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 3%. There were 29 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Gnosall in context

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Postcode districts in Gnosall

ST20 49 ⇄

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