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Living in Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel: Liveability Score 62/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel scores 62/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Transport is where Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel most outperforms the national norm: 54/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. No other settlement in the ST7 postcode district scores higher. Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel leads all 12.

The ST7 district averages 57/100, putting Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel 5 points above its own postcode area. That sits 12 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Safety (89) and broadband (89) also clear 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: ST7 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
83.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Violence and sexual offences 137 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 41 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Public order 32 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 23 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 17 crimes
↑ 37% above national average
other 48 crimes
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 38 crimes
  2. 2 Tower Hill Road 16 crimes
  3. 3 High Street 14 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 6.706 · PM2.5 6.373 · PM10 9.662 µg/m³
74
Green Space 34
Parks Ample 15
Sports Pitches Adequate 4
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
53
4 schools in area · 26 within 4km
3Good1Requires Improvement
  • Castle Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Packmoor Ormiston AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Thursfield Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Woodcocks' Well CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
43
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital5.8 mi
Leighton Hospital10.4 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital19.1 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1.1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryMount Road Practice1.5 mi
GP capacity1,493 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
89
Full fibre (FTTP)71.7%
available across Newcastle-under-Lyme
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.7%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.7%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 94 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
74
Employment rate57.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Employed57.1%Unemployed2.1%Retired30.9%Student2.7%Other inactive7.1%
Professional & managerial33.8%Skilled & technical36.5%Routine & elementary29.7%
No qualifications20.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.2%Level 3 (A levels)19.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)26.9%Apprenticeship8.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.8%
Home ownership86.2%
Among the least-deprived 31% of areas in England
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
54
Kidsgrove 1.8 mi
Alsager 3.7 mi
Congleton 3.8 mi
J16 M6 5.6 mi
J16 M6 5.7 mi
J17 M6 6.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
28
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping None
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 £233,000 30
Semi-detached £236,000 11
Terraced £165,250 10
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£152k £215k £280k £342k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel a nice place to live?

Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel is 62/100, 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 Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel?

Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 298 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel?

Among the top-rated schools in Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel are Castle Primary School, Packmoor Ormiston Academy and Thursfield Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel in total.

What are house prices like in Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel?

The current median house price in Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel is £233,000, around 18% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £236,000, terraced £165,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 22%. There were 30 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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