Town Pop. 17,586

Living in Stone (Stafford): Liveability Score 57/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Stone (Stafford) scores 57/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 94/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 67/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That is the highest score of the 6 places in the ST15 postcode district. It scores 10 points above the ST15 postcode district as a whole, which averages 47/100. Its broadband score runs 56 points above the ST15 district's 38/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the ST15 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
67
75.8 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 571 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 185 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
Public order 111 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 103 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 82 crimes
↓ 31% below national average
other 281 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 103 crimes
  2. 2 Petrol Station 94 crimes
  3. 3 Stafford Street 62 crimes

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

Environment
62
Air Quality NO₂ 7.5 · PM2.5 6.6 · PM10 11 µg/m³
73
Green Space 38
Parks Ample 8
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Ample 9
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Ample 31

Services

Schools
50
9 schools in area
1Outstanding7Good1Ungraded
  • St Dominic's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Outstanding
  • Alleyne's AcademySecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Christ Church AcademySecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Christ Church CofE First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Manor Hill First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Oulton CofE First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • Pirehill First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • St Michael's CofE (C) First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • Walton Priory Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare
44
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital6.4 mi
Princess Royal Hospital19.1 mi
Leighton Hospital19.1 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,879 patients per GP
3dentists4pharmacies

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
94
Full fibre (FTTP)72.2%
available across Stafford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
97.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
97.9%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 446 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
64
Employment rate58.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.4%Unemployed2.3%Retired27.9%Student3.1%Other inactive8.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.8%Skilled & technical30.6%Routine & elementary24.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14%Level 3 (A levels)17%Level 4+ (degree & above)37.4%Apprenticeship5.1%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership71.2%
Among the least-deprived 31% 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
43
Stone 0.9 mi
Blythe Bridge 5.9 mi
Longton 6.5 mi
J14 M6 4.5 mi
J14 M6 5 mi
J15 M6 6.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
38
Pubs & Bars Ample 18
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 12
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Adequate 14
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness Ample 6

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £260,000 126
Detached £370,000 49
Semi-detached £265,000 23
Terraced £227,500 34
Flat / Maisonette £132,500 20
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£96k £200k £308k £412k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Cold Norton (Stafford) 0 1.4 mi away ⇄
Oulton 50 1.5 mi away ⇄
Yarnfield 42 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hilderstone 38 3.0 mi away ⇄
Coldmeece 41 3.3 mi away ⇄
Barlaston 46 3.3 mi away ⇄
Swynnerton 34 3.6 mi away ⇄
Tittensor 38 3.6 mi away ⇄
Great Bridgeford 42 4.1 mi away ⇄
Fulford 40 4.2 mi away ⇄
Ellenhall 0 5.1 mi away ⇄
Eccleshall 44 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stone (Stafford) a nice place to live?

Stone (Stafford) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Stone (Stafford) is 57/100, 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 Stone (Stafford)?

Stone (Stafford) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 67/100. There were 1,333 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stone (Stafford)?

Among the top-rated schools in Stone (Stafford) are St Dominic's Catholic Primary School, Alleyne's Academy and Christ Church Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 9 rated schools in Stone (Stafford) in total.

What are house prices like in Stone (Stafford)?

The current median house price in Stone (Stafford) is £260,000, around 9% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £370,000, semi-detached £265,000, terraced £227,500, flat £132,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 16%. There were 126 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Stone (Stafford) in context

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Postcode districts in Stone (Stafford)

ST15 47 ⇄

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