Town Pop. 744

Living in Haughton: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Haughton comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 96/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Healthcare falls furthest short: 3/100 where the typical UK town reaches 18/100.

Among the 10 scored places sharing the ST18 postcode district, Haughton ranks 6th. Haughton is a place of extremes: 96/100 for broadband against 3/100 for healthcare, a 93-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. It scores 7 points below the ST18 postcode district as a whole, which averages 50/100. For the surrounding area, see ST18 postcode district.

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Haughton scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
143.8 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 44 crimes
↑ 77% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 50% above national average
Burglary 15 crimes
↑ 477% above national average
Public order 9 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Other theft 8 crimes
↑ 74% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shredicote Lane 7 crimes
  2. 2 Birchmoor Lane 7 crimes
  3. 3 Sweetplace Lane 7 crimes

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

Environment
55
Air Quality NO₂ 4.5 · PM2.5 6 · PM10 9.9 µg/m³
77
Green Space 5
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
10
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • Haughton St Giles CofE 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
3
A&E departmentsNew Cross Hospital12.8 mi
Princess Royal Hospital13.7 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital15 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2.4 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryGnosall Surgery2.4 mi
GP capacity652 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
96
Full fibre (FTTP)72.2%
available across Stafford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 29 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
79
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed1.8%Retired32.3%Student3.2%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.4%Skilled & technical35%Routine & elementary16.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.1%Apprenticeship4.5%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership75.1%
Among the least-deprived 33% 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
14
Stafford 3.6 mi
Penkridge 5.3 mi
Stone 8.9 mi
J14 M6 3.7 mi
J13 M6 3.9 mi
J14 M6 4.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Haughton 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

Bradley (Stafford) 43 1.9 mi away ⇄
Derrington 47 2.1 mi away ⇄
Gnosall 48 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hyde Lea and Coppenhall 48 2.8 mi away ⇄
Ellenhall 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Great Bridgeford 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Stafford 64 4.1 mi away ⇄
Moreton (Stafford) 36 4.6 mi away ⇄
Acton Trussell 48 4.7 mi away ⇄
Wheaton Aston 39 4.9 mi away ⇄
Woodseaves 34 5.1 mi away ⇄
Penkridge 50 5.6 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Haughton a nice place to live?

Haughton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Haughton is 43/100, 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 Haughton?

Haughton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 107 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Haughton?

Among the top-rated schools in Haughton is Haughton St Giles CofE Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Haughton in total.

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Postcode districts in Haughton

ST18 50 ⇄

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