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Living in Hyde Lea and Coppenhall: Liveability Score 48/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Hyde Lea and Coppenhall scores 48/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 95/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Hyde Lea and Coppenhall places 4th of 10 in the ST18 postcode district.

On broadband specifically, Hyde Lea and Coppenhall sits 58 points above the ST18 district figure of 37/100. Safety (92) and economic health (82) sit at 80/100 or above. Below 30/100: healthcare (10), lifestyle (11), schools (16) and transport (25). The same breakdown for the wider area is on the ST18 postcode district.

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Hyde Lea and Coppenhall scores 48 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
280.2 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 62 crimes
↑ 262% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↑ 118% above national average
Vehicle crime 14 crimes
↑ 467% above national average
Public order 11 crimes
↑ 229% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 10 crimes
↑ 187% above national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Acton Court 16 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 9 crimes
  3. 3 Church Lane 8 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 5.671 · PM2.5 6.256 · PM10 10.709 µg/m³
75
Green Space 32
Parks Ample 33
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
16
1 school in area · 17 within 4km
1Good
  • Burton Manor 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
10
A&E departmentsNew Cross Hospital11.9 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital14.2 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital15.8 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryRising Brook Surgery1.1 mi
GP capacity2,719 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
95
Full fibre (FTTP)72.2%
available across Stafford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
99%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
99%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 21 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
82
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed1.5%Retired34.9%Student2.4%Other inactive6.6%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.8%Skilled & technical36.6%Routine & elementary14.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.2%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership82.3%
Among the least-deprived 26% 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
25
Stafford 2 mi
Penkridge 3.6 mi
Hednesford 7.2 mi
J13 M6 1.2 mi
J13 M6 1.6 mi
J14 M6 3.5 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
11
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 Hyde Lea and Coppenhall 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

Acton Trussell 48 1.9 mi away ⇄
Derrington 47 2.2 mi away ⇄
Bradley (Stafford) 43 2.2 mi away ⇄
Stafford 64 2.3 mi away ⇄
Haughton 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Brocton 44 3.6 mi away ⇄
Penkridge 50 3.8 mi away ⇄
Milford (Stafford) 49 3.9 mi away ⇄
Great Bridgeford 42 4.8 mi away ⇄
Ellenhall 0 5.0 mi away ⇄
Rodbaston 0 5.1 mi away ⇄
Gnosall 48 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Hyde Lea and Coppenhall a nice place to live?

Hyde Lea and Coppenhall has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Hyde Lea and Coppenhall is 48/100, 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 Hyde Lea and Coppenhall?

Hyde Lea and Coppenhall is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 144 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Hyde Lea and Coppenhall?

Among the top-rated schools in Hyde Lea and Coppenhall is Burton Manor Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Hyde Lea and Coppenhall in total.

Hyde Lea and Coppenhall in context

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Postcode districts in Hyde Lea and Coppenhall

ST18 50 ⇄

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