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Living in Miles Green: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Miles Green is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is transport: 43/100 against a national town median of 21/100. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 9/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Among the 12 scored places sharing the ST7 postcode district, Miles Green ranks 11th. It scores 11 points below the ST7 postcode district as a whole, which averages 57/100. On transport specifically, Miles Green sits 14 points below the ST7 district figure of 57/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: ST7 postcode district.

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Miles Green scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
81
430.3 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 106 crimes
↑ 534% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 26 crimes
↑ 241% above national average
Public order 20 crimes
↑ 512% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 17 crimes
↑ 399% above national average
Other theft 13 crimes
↑ 318% above national average
other 34 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 12 crimes
  2. 2 Station Road 12 crimes
  3. 3 Wedgwood Avenue 12 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 6.171 · PM2.5 6.317 · PM10 10.206 µg/m³
74
Green Space 21
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
40
4 schools in area · 11 within 4km
4Good
  • Alsagers Bank Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ravensmead Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Sir Thomas Boughey AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Wood Lane 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
31
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital4.3 mi
Leighton Hospital8.7 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital23.4 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust0.6 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66%
Nearest GP surgeryAudley Health Centre0.6 mi
GP capacity1,478 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
9
Full fibre (FTTP)71.7%
available across Newcastle-under-Lyme
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
89.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 12 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
61
Employment rate57.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.8%Unemployed1.8%Retired29.4%Student2.8%Other inactive8.1%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.1%Skilled & technical36%Routine & elementary29.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.6%Level 3 (A levels)20.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)27.9%Apprenticeship8.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership78.9%
Around the England average for deprivation
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
43
Alsager 3.3 mi
Longport 3.4 mi
Kidsgrove 3.6 mi
J16 M6 1.9 mi
J16 M6 2.5 mi
J15 M6 5.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
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 Miles Green 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

Bignall End 51 0.6 mi away ⇄
Audley 49 0.7 mi away ⇄
Halmer End and Alsagers Bank 44 0.7 mi away ⇄
Talke and Talke Pits 57 2.5 mi away ⇄
Betley 42 3.0 mi away ⇄
Radway Green 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Newcastle-under-Lyme 65 3.1 mi away ⇄
Keele 62 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ravenshall 42 3.3 mi away ⇄
Madeley 49 3.3 mi away ⇄
Alsager 57 3.5 mi away ⇄
Kidsgrove 59 3.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Miles Green a nice place to live?

Miles Green has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Miles Green is 46/100, 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 Miles Green?

Miles Green is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 81/100. There were 216 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Miles Green?

Among the top-rated schools in Miles Green are Alsagers Bank Primary Academy, Ravensmead Primary School and Sir Thomas Boughey Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Miles Green in total.

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Postcode districts in Miles Green

ST7 57 ⇄

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