Town Pop. 2,403

Living in Loggerheads: Liveability Score 39/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Loggerheads comes out at 39/100 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. Loggerheads places 4th of 9 in the TF9 postcode district.

Its bills score runs 18 points above the TF9 district's 41/100. That is 11 points below the national benchmark of 50, the middle half of all UK towns and villages. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (93). Wider context for the surrounding area: TF9 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
93
78.7 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 80 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↓ 32% below national average
Burglary 20 crimes
↑ 137% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 18 crimes
↑ 10% above national average
Public order 16 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bell Orchard 15 crimes
  2. 2 Rowney Mews 12 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 10 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 4.4 · PM2.5 5.8 · PM10 9.7 µg/m³
77
Green Space 38
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
15
1 school in area · 2 within 4km
1Good
  • Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good

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

Healthcare
15
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital8.5 mi
Leighton Hospital13.8 mi
Princess Royal Hospital14.8 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust1.3 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66%
Nearest GP surgeryAshley Surgery1.3 mi
GP capacity1,125 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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)71.7%
available across Newcastle-under-Lyme
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
23.8%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
23.8%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
96.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 97 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
75
Employment rate54.8%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.8%Unemployed1.2%Retired32.7%Student3.2%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial45.6%Skilled & technical35.3%Routine & elementary19%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications14.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.7%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)2.7%
Home ownership80.5%
Among the least-deprived 40% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
Council tax Newcastle-under-Lyme · 2026-27
A £1,556
B £1,815
C £2,075
D £2,334
E £2,853
F £3,371
G £3,890
H £4,668
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
16
Stone 9.6 mi
Stoke-on-Trent 10.4 mi
Longport 11 mi
J15 M6 7.5 mi
J15 M6 7.6 mi
J16 M6 10.1 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
8
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 4
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 £340,000 34
Detached £378,000 27
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£288k £336k £386k £434k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Ashley (Newcastle-under-Lyme) 41 1.1 mi away ⇄
Norton in Hales 33 3.0 mi away ⇄
Chipnall 0 3.4 mi away ⇄
Croxton 35 3.6 mi away ⇄
Woore 38 4.0 mi away ⇄
Cheswardine 33 4.1 mi away ⇄
Madeley Park 39 4.2 mi away ⇄
Baldwin's Gate 39 4.4 mi away ⇄
Market Drayton 45 4.6 mi away ⇄
Madeley 49 6.1 mi away ⇄
Hinstock 33 6.5 mi away ⇄
Swynnerton 34 6.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Loggerheads a nice place to live?

Loggerheads has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Loggerheads is 39/100, 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 Loggerheads?

Loggerheads is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 93/100. There were 189 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Loggerheads?

Among the top-rated schools in Loggerheads is Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Loggerheads in total.

What are house prices like in Loggerheads?

The current median house price in Loggerheads is £340,000, around 19% above the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £378,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 14%. There were 34 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

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