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Living in Oulton: Liveability Score 50/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Oulton comes out at 50/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 87/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. Among the 6 scored places sharing the ST15 postcode district, Oulton ranks 2nd.

Its broadband score runs 49 points above the ST15 district's 38/100. Also scoring 80 or better: economic health (85). Healthcare (17), transport (23) and lifestyle (25) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see ST15 postcode district.

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Oulton scores 50 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
75
218.9 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 23 crimes
↑ 104% above national average
Other theft 9 crimes
↑ 329% above national average
Public order 8 crimes
↑ 265% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 36% above national average
Vehicle crime 7 crimes
↑ 331% above national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Jervis Lane 12 crimes
  2. 2 Parking Area 12 crimes
  3. 3 Yarnfield Lane 10 crimes

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

Environment
65
Air Quality NO₂ 5.876 · PM2.5 6.273 · PM10 10.191 µg/m³
75
Green Space 42
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
40
3 schools in area · 10 within 4km
3Good
  • Alleyne's AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Christ Church AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Oulton CofE First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
17
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital6.5 mi
Leighton Hospital19.6 mi
Princess Royal Hospital21 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust1.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66%
Nearest GP surgeryCumberland House1.2 mi
GP capacity1,879 patients per GP
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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
87
Full fibre (FTTP)72.2%
available across Stafford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
96.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
96.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 14 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
85
Employment rate53.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed53.2%Unemployed2.2%Retired34.4%Student2.8%Other inactive7.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.2%Skilled & technical35.8%Routine & elementary17.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.6%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13%Level 3 (A levels)14.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.4%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership78.9%
Among the least-deprived 30% 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
23
Stone 1.1 mi
Blythe Bridge 4.5 mi
Longton 5 mi
J15 M6 5.3 mi
J15 M6 5.8 mi
J14 M6 6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
25
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 1
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 Oulton 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

Stone (Stafford) 57 1.5 mi away ⇄
Barlaston 46 2.1 mi away ⇄
Hilderstone 38 2.4 mi away ⇄
Cold Norton (Stafford) 0 2.7 mi away ⇄
Tittensor 38 2.8 mi away ⇄
Fulford 40 3.0 mi away ⇄
Yarnfield 42 3.2 mi away ⇄
Swynnerton 34 3.7 mi away ⇄
Coldmeece 41 4.2 mi away ⇄
Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook 53 4.5 mi away ⇄
Cresswell 0 4.7 mi away ⇄
Cookshill 29 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Oulton a nice place to live?

Oulton is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Oulton 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 Oulton?

Oulton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 75/100. There were 74 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Oulton?

Among the top-rated schools in Oulton are Alleyne's Academy, Christ Church Academy and Oulton CofE First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 3 rated schools in Oulton in total.

Oulton in context

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Postcode districts in Oulton

ST15 47 ⇄

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