Town Pop. 1,761

Living in Rocester: Liveability Score 43/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rocester comes out at 43/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is schools: 48/100 against a national town median of 23/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 10/100 versus a median of 60/100.

Rocester places 4th of 6 in the ST14 postcode district. The ST14 district averages 49/100, putting Rocester 6 points below its own postcode area. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (80). Wider context for the surrounding area: ST14 postcode district.

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Rocester scores 43 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
80
92.6 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 83 crimes
↑ 41% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 24 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Public order 12 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 10 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Burglary 9 crimes
↑ 46% above national average
other 25 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 16 crimes
  2. 2 Podmore View 14 crimes
  3. 3 Edes Farm Drive 12 crimes

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

Environment
57
Air Quality NO₂ 6.606 · PM2.5 6.248 · PM10 10.106 µg/m³
74
Green Space 16
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 7
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Adequate 2
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
48
4 schools in area · 6 within 4km
4Good
  • All Saints CofE Academy DenstonePrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Dove CofE AcademyPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Ryecroft CofE Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The JCB AcademySecondary · 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
25
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital13.5 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital15.2 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital25.9 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area best 'Requires improvement'
GP capacity1,202 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
10
Full fibre (FTTP)77.9%
available across East Staffordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
5.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
5.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.2%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 38 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate56.7%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.7%Unemployed2.2%Retired26.8%Student6%Other inactive8.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial33.9%Skilled & technical32.5%Routine & elementary33.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.3%Level 3 (A levels)15.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.5%Apprenticeship5.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.4%
Home ownership68.5%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
58
Council tax East Staffordshire · 2026-27
A £1,567
B £1,829
C £2,090
D £2,351
E £2,873
F £3,396
G £3,918
H £4,702
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
Uttoxeter 3.9 mi
Tutbury and Hatton 9.1 mi
Blythe Bridge 9.3 mi
J14 M6 15.1 mi
J14 M6 15.5 mi
J15 M6 16 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
21
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Some 2
Takeaways Some 1
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £206,000 10
5-year monthly trend
All
£174k £219k £264k £309k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Denstone 45 1.0 mi away ⇄
Ellastone 36 2.4 mi away ⇄
Alton (Staffordshire Moorlands) 39 2.6 mi away ⇄
Farley 0 3.0 mi away ⇄
Doveridge 43 3.4 mi away ⇄
Beamhurst 0 3.5 mi away ⇄
Uttoxeter 63 3.8 mi away ⇄
Edlaston 0 4.5 mi away ⇄
Bramshall 52 4.7 mi away ⇄
Mayfield (East Staffordshire) 47 4.8 mi away ⇄
Oaks Green 0 5.2 mi away ⇄
Marchington 26 5.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rocester a nice place to live?

Rocester has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Rocester is 43/100, 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 Rocester?

Rocester is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 80/100. There were 163 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rocester?

Among the top-rated schools in Rocester are All Saints CofE Academy Denstone, Dove CofE Academy and Ryecroft CofE Middle School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 4 rated schools in Rocester in total.

What are house prices like in Rocester?

The current median house price in Rocester is £206,000, around 28% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 17%.

Rocester in context

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Postcode districts in Rocester

ST14 49 ⇄

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