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Living in Great Bridgeford: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Bridgeford comes out at 42/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 92/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Safety falls furthest short: 38/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

Great Bridgeford places 8th of 10 in the ST18 postcode district. It scores 8 points below the ST18 postcode district as a whole, which averages 50/100. On broadband specifically, Great Bridgeford sits 55 points above the ST18 district figure of 37/100. For the surrounding area, see ST18 postcode district.

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Great Bridgeford scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
38
559.7 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 142 crimes
↑ 735% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 39 crimes
↑ 402% above national average
Public order 36 crimes
↑ 985% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 390% above national average
Other theft 17 crimes
↑ 437% above national average
other 35 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Pasture Lane 78 crimes
  2. 2 Jefferson Walk 48 crimes
  3. 3 Marston Lane 21 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 5.452 · PM2.5 6.13 · PM10 10.656 µg/m³
75
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
25

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
18
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital11.2 mi
Princess Royal Hospital16.4 mi
New Cross Hospital16.7 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryHolmcroft Surgery2.2 mi
GP capacity1,883 patients per GP
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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
92
Full fibre (FTTP)72.2%
available across Stafford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 16 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
86
Employment rate67%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed67%Unemployed2.1%Retired22.9%Student2.4%Other inactive5.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.8%Skilled & technical32.1%Routine & elementary19.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.2%Level 3 (A levels)19.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.3%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership86.5%
Among the least-deprived 13% 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
31
Stafford 3.4 mi
Stone 4.8 mi
Penkridge 8.4 mi
J14 M6 1.5 mi
J14 M6 1.6 mi
J13 M6 5.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
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 Great Bridgeford 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

Ellenhall 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Derrington 47 2.7 mi away ⇄
Cold Norton (Stafford) 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Eccleshall 44 3.4 mi away ⇄
Stafford 64 3.6 mi away ⇄
Yarnfield 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Coldmeece 41 4.0 mi away ⇄
Haughton 43 4.1 mi away ⇄
Stone (Stafford) 57 4.1 mi away ⇄
Hyde Lea and Coppenhall 48 4.8 mi away ⇄
Gnosall 48 5.1 mi away ⇄
Woodseaves 34 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Bridgeford a nice place to live?

Great Bridgeford has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Great Bridgeford is 42/100, 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 Great Bridgeford?

Great Bridgeford has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 38/100. There were 286 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Great Bridgeford in context

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Postcode districts in Great Bridgeford

ST18 50 ⇄

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