Town Pop. 1,623

Living in Little Haywood: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Little Haywood comes out at 50/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, economic health stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 67/100. Among the 10 scored places sharing the ST18 postcode district, Little Haywood ranks 3rd.

On economic health specifically, Little Haywood sits 9 points above the ST18 district figure of 78/100. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Below 30/100: lifestyle (18), healthcare (20) and transport (25). Wider context for the surrounding area: ST18 postcode district.

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Little Haywood scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
57.9 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 41 crimes
↓ 24% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 17 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 19% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↓ 43% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 5 crimes
↓ 54% below national average
other 13 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Devereux Gardens 18 crimes
  2. 2 Little Tixall Lane 11 crimes
  3. 3 Parking Area 9 crimes

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

Environment
70
Air Quality NO₂ 6.6 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
74
Green Space 59
Parks Ample 6
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
30
3 schools in area · 5 within 4km
3Good
  • Anson CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Colwich CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St John's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
20
A&E departmentsNew Cross Hospital13.6 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital14.1 mi
Good Hope Hospital16.9 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66%
Nearest GP surgeryHazeldene House Surgery0.8 mi
GP capacity1,508 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
60
Full fibre (FTTP)72.2%
available across Stafford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
82.5%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
82.5%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 54 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
87
Employment rate52.9%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.9%Unemployed1.8%Retired37.4%Student2.5%Other inactive5.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial50.1%Skilled & technical31.7%Routine & elementary18.2%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)16.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)39.2%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.6%
Home ownership85.7%
Among the least-deprived 15% 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
Rugeley Trent Valley 3 mi
Rugeley Town 3.4 mi
Stafford 5.6 mi
J13 M6 5.3 mi
J13 M6 5.4 mi
J14 M6 7 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £335,000 19
Detached £337,500 16
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£256k £300k £345k £389k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Great Haywood 53 0.9 mi away ⇄
Milford (Stafford) 49 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hixon 41 2.7 mi away ⇄
Brocton 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Colton (Lichfield) 48 2.8 mi away ⇄
Rugeley 58 3.4 mi away ⇄
Weston (Stafford) 40 3.8 mi away ⇄
Abbots Bromley 48 4.9 mi away ⇄
Acton Trussell 48 4.9 mi away ⇄
Hill Ridware 45 5.1 mi away ⇄
Stafford 64 5.1 mi away ⇄
Upper Longdon 40 5.5 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Haywood a nice place to live?

Little Haywood is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Little Haywood is 50/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Little Haywood?

Little Haywood is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 94 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Little Haywood?

Among the top-rated schools in Little Haywood are Anson CofE Primary School, Colwich CofE Primary School and St John's Catholic Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Little Haywood in total.

What are house prices like in Little Haywood?

The current median house price in Little Haywood is £335,000, around 18% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £337,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%.

Little Haywood in context

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Postcode districts in Little Haywood

ST18 50 ⇄

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