Town Pop. 2,133

Living in Great Haywood: Liveability Score 53/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Great Haywood comes out at 53/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is broadband: 76/100 against a national town median of 60/100. That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 5 places in the ST17 postcode district.

It scores 12 points below the ST17 postcode district as a whole, which averages 65/100. Its broadband score runs 8 points below the ST17 district's 84/100. Safety (88) sits at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: ST17 postcode district.

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Great Haywood scores 53 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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ST17 0AA ST17 4AA ST17 9AA ST17 ST18

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
106.9 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 114 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 36 crimes
↑ 11% above national average
Other theft 16 crimes
↑ 21% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 15 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 31 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 The Uplands 35 crimes
  2. 2 Devereux Gardens 18 crimes
  3. 3 Abbey Fields 13 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 6.1 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 9.6 µg/m³
75
Green Space 59
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
35
3 schools in area · 4 within 4km
3Good
  • Anson CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Colwich CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St John's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
33
A&E departmentsNew Cross Hospital13.4 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital14.1 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital16.1 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Good'
GP capacity2,019 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
76
Full fibre (FTTP)72.2%
available across Stafford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
86.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
86.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
95.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 51 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
77
Employment rate52.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.9%Unemployed1.7%Retired36.2%Student2.5%Other inactive6.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47%Skilled & technical31.8%Routine & elementary21.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.8%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership81.7%
Among the least-deprived 20% 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
24
Rugeley Trent Valley 3.8 mi
Rugeley Town 4.2 mi
Stafford 4.8 mi
J13 M6 4.7 mi
J13 M6 4.7 mi
J14 M6 6.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £308,500 22
Detached £390,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£195k £295k £399k £500k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Little Haywood 50 0.9 mi away ⇄
Milford (Stafford) 49 1.5 mi away ⇄
Brocton 44 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hixon 41 2.4 mi away ⇄
Weston (Stafford) 40 3.2 mi away ⇄
Colton (Lichfield) 48 3.7 mi away ⇄
Rugeley 58 4.1 mi away ⇄
Stafford 64 4.2 mi away ⇄
Acton Trussell 48 4.3 mi away ⇄
Hyde Lea and Coppenhall 48 5.4 mi away ⇄
Abbots Bromley 48 5.6 mi away ⇄
Huntington (South Staffordshire) 58 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Haywood a nice place to live?

Great Haywood is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Great Haywood is 53/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Great Haywood?

Great Haywood is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 228 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Great Haywood?

Among the top-rated schools in Great Haywood are Anson CofE Primary School, Colwich CofE Primary School and St John's Catholic Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Great Haywood in total.

What are house prices like in Great Haywood?

The current median house price in Great Haywood is £308,500, around 8% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £390,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 21%. There were 22 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Great Haywood in context

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Postcode districts in Great Haywood

ST17 65 ⇄
ST18 50 ⇄

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