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Living in Rudyard: Liveability Score 45/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Rudyard scores 45/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 88/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Lifestyle falls furthest short: 6/100 where the typical UK town reaches 21/100.

That makes it the 4th highest-scoring of the 5 places in the ST13 postcode district. Its categories are unusually uneven: 91 points separate safety (94) from healthcare (3), a wider spread than about nine in ten UK towns. It scores 5 points below the ST13 postcode district as a whole, which averages 50/100. For the surrounding area, see ST13 postcode district.

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Rudyard scores 45 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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ST13 5AB ST13 6AA ST13 7AA ST13 8AA ST13 9AD ST13

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
94
205.6 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 14 crimes
↑ 70% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 7 crimes
↑ 315% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 7 crimes
↑ 86% above national average
Public order 7 crimes
↑ 334% above national average
Vehicle crime 5 crimes
↑ 321% above national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Dunwood Lane 9 crimes
  2. 2 Reacliffe Road 6 crimes
  3. 3 Ladderedge 5 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 5.1 · PM2.5 6.1 · PM10 9.1 µg/m³
76
Green Space 32
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
26
2 schools in area · 7 within 4km
2Good
  • Horton Lodge Community Special SchoolSpecial · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Horton St Michael's 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
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital9.5 mi
Leighton Hospital16.2 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital19.9 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryPark Medical Centre2.5 mi
GP capacity1,385 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
78
Full fibre (FTTP)64.7%
available across Staffordshire Moorlands
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 10 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
88
Employment rate55.1%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.1%Unemployed1.5%Retired31%Student3.1%Other inactive9.3%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.8%Skilled & technical42.3%Routine & elementary13.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications16.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.2%Level 3 (A levels)16.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.8%Apprenticeship6.1%Other (incl. vocational)1.7%
Home ownership88.2%
Around the England average for deprivation
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
59
Council tax Staffordshire Moorlands · 2026-27
A £1,559
B £1,818
C £2,078
D £2,338
E £2,858
F £3,377
G £3,897
H £4,676
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
8
Congleton 5.3 mi
Kidsgrove 7.4 mi
Longport 8 mi
J17 M6 11.2 mi
J16 M6 11.3 mi
J16 M6 11.3 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars None
Restaurants & Cafes Some 3
Supermarkets & Convenience None
Retail Shopping Some 1
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Rudyard 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

Leek 58 2.4 mi away ⇄
Biddulph Moor 45 2.6 mi away ⇄
Longsdon 40 2.7 mi away ⇄
Birchall 59 3.3 mi away ⇄
Endon 51 3.5 mi away ⇄
Leekbrook 47 3.6 mi away ⇄
Brown Edge 50 3.9 mi away ⇄
Biddulph 55 3.9 mi away ⇄
Stanley (Staffordshire Moorlands) 47 4.0 mi away ⇄
Cheddleton 43 4.2 mi away ⇄
Harriseahead, Mow Cop and Newchapel 62 5.7 mi away ⇄
Wetley Rocks 37 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Rudyard a nice place to live?

Rudyard has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Rudyard is 45/100, 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 Rudyard?

Rudyard is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 94/100. There were 51 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Rudyard?

Among the top-rated schools in Rudyard are Horton Lodge Community Special School and Horton St Michael's CofE First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Rudyard in total.

Rudyard in context

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Postcode districts in Rudyard

ST13 50 ⇄

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