Town Pop. 956

Living in Kingsley (Staffordshire Moorlands): Liveability Score 38/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kingsley (Staffordshire Moorlands) is 38/100, built from 9 categories. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. Among the 8 scored places sharing the ST10 postcode district, Kingsley (Staffordshire Moorlands) ranks 5th.

Against the wider ST10 district average of 45/100, that is 7 points below. That is 12 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (92) sits at 80/100 or above. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the ST10 postcode district.

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Kingsley (Staffordshire Moorlands) scores 38 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
125.5 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
↑ 95% above national average
Vehicle crime 15 crimes
↑ 227% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 12 crimes
↑ 85% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 11 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Public order 6 crimes
≈ similar to 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 4.728 · PM2.5 6.159 · PM10 9.627 µg/m³
76
Green Space 62
Parks None
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
17
1 school in area · 5 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 Hospital9.2 mi
Royal Derby Hospital20.7 mi
Leighton Hospital21.3 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66%
Nearest GP surgeryThe Tardis Surgery2.1 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)64.7%
available across Staffordshire Moorlands
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 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 4.9 mi
Longton 6.6 mi
Stoke-on-Trent 8.2 mi
J15 M6 10.6 mi
J15 M6 10.6 mi
J14 M6 14.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
10
Pubs & Bars None
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 (Staffordshire Moorlands) 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 Holt 38 0.7 mi away ⇄
Ipstones 44 2.0 mi away ⇄
Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Dilhorne 29 2.9 mi away ⇄
Wetley Rocks 37 3.2 mi away ⇄
Cheddleton 43 4.0 mi away ⇄
Werrington 44 4.4 mi away ⇄
Upper Tean 46 4.5 mi away ⇄
Cookshill 29 4.6 mi away ⇄
Leekbrook 47 4.6 mi away ⇄
Farley 0 4.7 mi away ⇄
Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook 53 4.8 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingsley (Staffordshire Moorlands) a nice place to live?

Kingsley (Staffordshire Moorlands) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Kingsley (Staffordshire Moorlands) 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 (Staffordshire Moorlands)?

Kingsley (Staffordshire Moorlands) 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 (Staffordshire Moorlands)?

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

Kingsley (Staffordshire Moorlands) in context

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Postcode districts in Kingsley (Staffordshire Moorlands)

ST10 45 ⇄

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