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Living in Stanley (Staffordshire Moorlands): Liveability Score 47/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stanley (Staffordshire Moorlands) scores 47/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Healthcare is where Stanley (Staffordshire Moorlands) most outperforms the national norm: 34/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. Broadband falls furthest short: 9/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Stanley (Staffordshire Moorlands) places 3rd of 6 in the ST9 postcode district. Safety (82) and economic health (80) sit at 80/100 or above. Lifestyle (20) and transport (29) all fall below 30/100. For the surrounding area, see ST9 postcode district.

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Stanley (Staffordshire Moorlands) scores 47 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
82
343.9 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 32 crimes
↑ 280% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 18 crimes
↑ 368% above national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↑ 347% above national average
Public order 6 crimes
↑ 265% above national average
Burglary 5 crimes
↑ 466% above national average
other 19 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Moss Hill 17 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 13 crimes
  3. 3 Tompkin Road 9 crimes

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

Environment
75
Air Quality NO₂ 7.561 · PM2.5 6.558 · PM10 9.955 µg/m³
73
Green Space 80
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Adequate 2
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
32
2 schools in area · 10 within 4km
2Good
  • Endon High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • St Luke's CofE Academy EndonPrimary · 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
34
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital5.9 mi
Leighton Hospital15.5 mi
Wythenshawe Hospital23.4 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 surgeryBaddeley Green Surgery1.2 mi
GP capacity1,787 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)64.7%
available across Staffordshire Moorlands
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
97.3%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 8 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate54.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed54.6%Unemployed1.2%Retired35.1%Student3.5%Other inactive5.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial48.2%Skilled & technical36.9%Routine & elementary14.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)11.4%Level 3 (A levels)16.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)36.3%Apprenticeship9.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.9%
Home ownership90.3%
Among the least-deprived 28% of areas in England
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
29
Longport 4.9 mi
Stoke-on-Trent 5.1 mi
Longton 5.4 mi
J15 M6 7.9 mi
J15 M6 8.2 mi
J16 M6 9.4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
20
Pubs & Bars Some 2
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 Stanley (Staffordshire Moorlands) 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

Endon 51 0.7 mi away ⇄
Brown Edge 50 1.6 mi away ⇄
Longsdon 40 2.3 mi away ⇄
Cheddleton 43 2.8 mi away ⇄
Wetley Rocks 37 2.8 mi away ⇄
Werrington 44 2.9 mi away ⇄
Leekbrook 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
Birchall 59 4.0 mi away ⇄
Biddulph Moor 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
Rudyard 45 4.0 mi away ⇄
Leek 58 4.2 mi away ⇄
Stoke-on-Trent 57 4.3 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stanley (Staffordshire Moorlands) a nice place to live?

Stanley (Staffordshire Moorlands) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Stanley (Staffordshire Moorlands) is 47/100, 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 Stanley (Staffordshire Moorlands)?

Stanley (Staffordshire Moorlands) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 82/100. There were 87 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stanley (Staffordshire Moorlands)?

Among the top-rated schools in Stanley (Staffordshire Moorlands) are Endon High School and St Luke's CofE Academy Endon, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Stanley (Staffordshire Moorlands) in total.

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Postcode districts in Stanley (Staffordshire Moorlands)

ST9 49 ⇄

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