Town Pop. 280

Living in Kingsley Holt: Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Kingsley Holt comes out at 38/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100. Kingsley Holt places 5th of 8 in the ST10 postcode district.

The ST10 district averages 45/100, putting Kingsley Holt 7 points below its own postcode area. That sits 12 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the bottom quarter of the towns and villages we score. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. For the surrounding area, see ST10 postcode district.

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Kingsley Holt scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
428.6 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
↑ 565% above national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
↑ 1017% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 531% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↑ 159% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 229% above national average
other 14 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Haste Hill Avenue 13 crimes
  2. 2 Hammersley Hayes Road 10 crimes
  3. 3 Churnet Valley Road 8 crimes

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

Environment
72
Air Quality NO₂ 4.465 · PM2.5 6.093 · PM10 9.38 µg/m³
77
Green Space 59
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 8 within 4km
1Good
  • St Werburgh's CE (A) Primary SchoolPrimary · 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
5
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital9.8 mi
Royal Derby Hospital20.2 mi
Leighton Hospital22 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Tardis Surgery1.9 mi
GP capacity2,018 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)64.7%
available across Staffordshire Moorlands
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate57.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.7%Unemployed2%Retired28%Student2.9%Other inactive9.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.7%Skilled & technical38.9%Routine & elementary27.4%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications21.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.7%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)29.3%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership79.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
Council tax Staffordshire Moorlands · 2026-27
A £1,559
B £1,818
C £2,078
D £2,338
E £2,858
F £3,377
G £3,897
H £4,676
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
15
Blythe Bridge 5.1 mi
Longton 7.1 mi
Stoke-on-Trent 8.8 mi
J15 M6 11 mi
J15 M6 11.1 mi
J14 M6 14.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
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 Kingsley Holt 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

Kingsley (Staffordshire Moorlands) 38 0.7 mi away ⇄
Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) 49 2.2 mi away ⇄
Ipstones 44 2.2 mi away ⇄
Dilhorne 29 3.2 mi away ⇄
Wetley Rocks 37 4.0 mi away ⇄
Farley 0 4.0 mi away ⇄
Alton (Staffordshire Moorlands) 39 4.2 mi away ⇄
Upper Tean 46 4.2 mi away ⇄
Waterhouses 38 4.5 mi away ⇄
Cheddleton 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Cookshill 29 5.0 mi away ⇄
Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook 53 5.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingsley Holt a nice place to live?

Kingsley Holt has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kingsley Holt is 38/100, 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 Kingsley Holt?

Kingsley Holt is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 120 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Kingsley Holt?

Among the top-rated schools in Kingsley Holt is St Werburgh's CE (A) Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Kingsley Holt in total.

Kingsley Holt in context

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Postcode districts in Kingsley Holt

ST10 45 ⇄

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