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Living in Halmer End and Alsagers Bank: Liveability Score 44/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Halmer End and Alsagers Bank comes out at 44/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 40/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That places it last of the 12 scored places in the ST7 postcode district. It scores 13 points below the ST7 postcode district as a whole, which averages 57/100. Its transport score runs 17 points below the ST7 district's 57/100. For the surrounding area, see ST7 postcode district.

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Halmer End and Alsagers Bank scores 44 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
72
134.1 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 76 crimes
↑ 97% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
Public order 13 crimes
↑ 72% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 11 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 26% above national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 12 crimes
  2. 2 Station Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Harrison Close 11 crimes

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

Environment
67
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10.4 µg/m³
74
Green Space 49
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
38
2 schools in area · 15 within 4km
2Good
  • Alsagers Bank Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Sir Thomas Boughey AcademySecondary · 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
23
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital3.4 mi
Leighton Hospital8.8 mi
Princess Royal Hospital23.8 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66%
Nearest GP surgeryAudley Health Centre1.3 mi
GP capacity1,674 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)71.7%
available across Newcastle-under-Lyme
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
3.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
3.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
89.7%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 27 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate58%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58%Unemployed2%Retired28.4%Student3.2%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.9%Skilled & technical35.7%Routine & elementary30.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.9%Level 3 (A levels)19.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.8%Apprenticeship8.9%Other (incl. vocational)2%
Home ownership79%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
Council tax Newcastle-under-Lyme · 2026-27
A £1,556
B £1,815
C £2,075
D £2,334
E £2,853
F £3,371
G £3,890
H £4,668
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
40
Longport 3.4 mi
Alsager 3.9 mi
Kidsgrove 4.1 mi
J16 M6 2.4 mi
J16 M6 3.1 mi
J15 M6 4.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
19
Pubs & Bars Some 1
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 Halmer End and Alsagers Bank 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

Miles Green 46 0.7 mi away ⇄
Bignall End 51 1.2 mi away ⇄
Audley 49 1.2 mi away ⇄
Keele 62 2.5 mi away ⇄
Newcastle-under-Lyme 65 2.7 mi away ⇄
Madeley 49 2.8 mi away ⇄
Betley 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Talke and Talke Pits 57 3.0 mi away ⇄
Ravenshall 42 3.1 mi away ⇄
Radway Green 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Kidsgrove 59 4.2 mi away ⇄
Alsager 57 4.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Halmer End and Alsagers Bank a nice place to live?

Halmer End and Alsagers Bank has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Halmer End and Alsagers Bank is 44/100, 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 Halmer End and Alsagers Bank?

Halmer End and Alsagers Bank has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 72/100. There were 155 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Halmer End and Alsagers Bank?

Among the top-rated schools in Halmer End and Alsagers Bank are Alsagers Bank Primary Academy and Sir Thomas Boughey Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Halmer End and Alsagers Bank in total.

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Postcode districts in Halmer End and Alsagers Bank

ST7 57 ⇄

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