Town Pop. 1,955

Living in Hixon: Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Hixon is 41/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, bills stands out most: 62/100 where the typical UK town scores 47/100. Hixon places 9th of 10 in the ST18 postcode district.

It scores 9 points below the ST18 postcode district as a whole, which averages 50/100. That sits 9 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (80) also clears 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: ST18 postcode district.

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Hixon scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
62.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 44 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 28 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Public order 11 crimes
↓ 14% below national average
Other theft 10 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
other 22 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 St Peters View 18 crimes
  2. 2 Meadow Glade 17 crimes
  3. 3 Pasturefields Lane 12 crimes

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

Environment
61
Air Quality NO₂ 6.2 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
74
Green Space 25
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 4

Services

Schools
23
1 school in area · 4 within 4km
1Good
  • St Peter's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital14 mi
New Cross Hospital15.5 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital16.2 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust2.1 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66%
Nearest GP surgeryHazeldene House Surgery2.1 mi
GP capacity1,702 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
49
Full fibre (FTTP)72.2%
available across Stafford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
80.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
80.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 46 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate58%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58%Unemployed1.2%Retired32%Student2.7%Other inactive6.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.2%Skilled & technical33%Routine & elementary22.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.5%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.6%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)16.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.4%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)3.7%
Home ownership81.1%
Among the least-deprived 29% 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 5.2 mi
Stafford 5.4 mi
Rugeley Town 5.9 mi
J14 M6 5.9 mi
J14 M6 6.1 mi
J13 M6 6.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Hixon 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

Weston (Stafford) 40 1.6 mi away ⇄
Great Haywood 53 2.4 mi away ⇄
Little Haywood 50 2.7 mi away ⇄
Milford (Stafford) 49 3.5 mi away ⇄
Kingstone (East Staffordshire) 41 4.4 mi away ⇄
Brocton 44 4.4 mi away ⇄
Colton (Lichfield) 48 4.6 mi away ⇄
Stafford 64 4.8 mi away ⇄
Abbots Bromley 48 5.1 mi away ⇄
Rugeley 58 5.8 mi away ⇄
Bramshall 52 6.0 mi away ⇄
Acton Trussell 48 6.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hixon a nice place to live?

Hixon has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hixon is 41/100, 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 Hixon?

Hixon is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 122 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hixon?

Among the top-rated schools in Hixon is St Peter's CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hixon in total.

Hixon in context

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Postcode districts in Hixon

ST18 50 ⇄

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