Town Pop. 3,993

Living in Madeley: Liveability Score 49/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Madeley scores 49/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 45/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 18/100 against a town median of 60/100.

That is the highest score of the 7 places in the CW3 postcode district. Against the wider CW3 district average of 43/100, that is 6 points above. Its healthcare score runs 15 points above the CW3 district's 30/100. For the surrounding area, see CW3 postcode district.

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Madeley scores 49 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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CW3 0AA CW3 9AA CW3 ST5

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
104.2 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 197 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 68 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Public order 36 crimes
↑ 38% above national average
Other theft 27 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 24 crimes
↓ 12% below national average
other 64 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Bevan Place 59 crimes
  2. 2 Observatory Walk 25 crimes
  3. 3 Station Road 16 crimes

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

Environment
60
Air Quality NO₂ 6 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10.9 µg/m³
75
Green Space 39
Parks Adequate 3
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Adequate 3

Services

Schools
26
3 schools in area · 5 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good1Ungraded
  • The Meadows Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Madeley High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

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

Healthcare
45
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital3.9 mi
Leighton Hospital9.3 mi
Princess Royal Hospital20.5 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%
1 GP surgery in area 3 within 4km best 'Outstanding'
GP capacity1,634 patients per GP
1dentist1pharmacy

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
18
Full fibre (FTTP)71.7%
available across Newcastle-under-Lyme
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
53.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
52%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 112 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
78
Employment rate43.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed43.7%Unemployed3.9%Retired22.4%Student24.5%Other inactive5.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.3%Skilled & technical31.6%Routine & elementary24.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)6.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)10.2%Level 3 (A levels)34.4%Level 4+ (degree & above)31.1%Apprenticeship4.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership74.2%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
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 North West England region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water United Utilities
Average bill regional £456/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
32
Longport 5.6 mi
Stoke-on-Trent 6.4 mi
Alsager 6.4 mi
J16 M6 4.1 mi
J15 M6 4.6 mi
J16 M6 4.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £230,000 22
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£150k £219k £290k £359k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Ravenshall 42 2.1 mi away ⇄
Madeley Park 39 2.4 mi away ⇄
Keele 62 2.6 mi away ⇄
Betley 42 2.7 mi away ⇄
Halmer End and Alsagers Bank 44 2.8 mi away ⇄
Baldwin's Gate 39 3.1 mi away ⇄
Woore 38 3.3 mi away ⇄
Miles Green 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Audley 49 3.6 mi away ⇄
Bignall End 51 4.0 mi away ⇄
Newcastle-under-Lyme 65 4.2 mi away ⇄
Weston (Cheshire East) 38 5.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Madeley a nice place to live?

Madeley has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Madeley is 49/100, 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 Madeley?

Madeley is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 416 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Madeley?

Among the top-rated schools in Madeley are The Meadows Primary School and Sir John Offley CofE (VC) Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Madeley in total.

What are house prices like in Madeley?

The current median house price in Madeley is £230,000, around 19% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 32%. There were 22 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Madeley in context

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Postcode districts in Madeley

CW3 43 ⇄
ST5 62 ⇄

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