Town Pop. 145

Living in Kingstone (East Staffordshire): Liveability Score 41/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Kingstone (East Staffordshire) is 41/100, built from 9 categories. The biggest shortfall against other towns is schools: 6/100 versus a median of 23/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the ST14 postcode district, Kingstone (East Staffordshire) ranks 5th.

Against the wider ST14 district average of 49/100, that is 8 points below. Its broadband score runs 51 points above the ST14 district's 23/100. That is 9 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. For the surrounding area, see ST14 postcode district.

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Settlement area

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Kingstone (East Staffordshire) scores 41 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
386.2 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 35 crimes
↑ 625% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↑ 354% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 431% above national average
Vehicle crime 3 crimes
↑ 331% above national average
Burglary 2 crimes
↑ 294% above national average
other 1 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Common Lane 10 crimes
  2. 2 School Lane 9 crimes
  3. 3 Waters Road 5 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 3.959 · PM2.5 6.053 · PM10 10.014 µg/m³
77
Green Space 9
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Requires Improvement
  • Talbot First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
    Requires Improvement

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

Healthcare
11
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital15.6 mi
Royal Derby Hospital16.8 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital19.2 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1.7 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryBalance Street Practice3.2 mi
GP capacity1,735 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
74
Full fibre (FTTP)77.9%
available across East Staffordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
90.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
90.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 9 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate59.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed59.7%Unemployed1.8%Retired27.2%Student3.3%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial41.8%Skilled & technical40.4%Routine & elementary17.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.4%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.6%Level 3 (A levels)18.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)33.9%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership82%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax East Staffordshire · 2026-27
A £1,567
B £1,829
C £2,090
D £2,351
E £2,873
F £3,396
G £3,918
H £4,702
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
6
Uttoxeter 3.3 mi
Rugeley Trent Valley 6.5 mi
Rugeley Town 7.6 mi
J14 M6 9.9 mi
J14 M6 10.2 mi
J13 M6 10.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
5
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 Kingstone (East Staffordshire) 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

Bramshall 52 2.4 mi away ⇄
Uttoxeter 63 3.1 mi away ⇄
Abbots Bromley 48 3.4 mi away ⇄
Beamhurst 0 3.7 mi away ⇄
Hixon 41 4.4 mi away ⇄
Doveridge 43 4.6 mi away ⇄
Marchington 26 4.7 mi away ⇄
Weston (Stafford) 40 5.4 mi away ⇄
Colton (Lichfield) 48 5.5 mi away ⇄
Little Haywood 50 5.8 mi away ⇄
Draycott in the Clay 33 6.0 mi away ⇄
Great Haywood 53 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Kingstone (East Staffordshire) a nice place to live?

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

Kingstone (East Staffordshire) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 56 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Kingstone (East Staffordshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Kingstone (East Staffordshire)

ST14 49 ⇄

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