Town Pop. 4,623

Living in Stretton (East Staffordshire): Liveability Score 61/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Stretton (East Staffordshire) is 61/100, built from 9 categories. Transport is where Stretton (East Staffordshire) most outperforms the national norm: 68/100 against a median of 21/100 across UK towns. Safety falls furthest short: 69/100 where the typical UK town reaches 88/100.

No other settlement in the DE13 postcode district scores higher. Stretton (East Staffordshire) leads all 11. Notably, nothing falls below 48/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. The DE13 district averages 53/100, putting Stretton (East Staffordshire) 8 points above its own postcode area. For the surrounding area, see DE13 postcode district.

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Stretton (East Staffordshire) scores 61 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
69
125.2 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 241 crimes
↑ 56% above national average
Public order 73 crimes
↑ 143% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 70 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 40 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
Shoplifting 38 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 117 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Anson Court 90 crimes
  2. 2 Police Station 55 crimes
  3. 3 Pumpers Yard 33 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 9.2 · PM2.5 7.1 · PM10 11.9 µg/m³
69
Green Space 25
Parks Ample 7
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Adequate 5

Services

Schools
57
6 schools in area · 25 within 4km
6Good
  • Eton Park Junior AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • John of Rolleston Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The Fountains High SchoolSpecial · inspected 2022
    Good
  • The Fountains Primary SchoolSpecial · inspected 2023
    Good
  • The de Ferrers AcademySecondary · inspected 2023
    Good
  • William Shrewsbury Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
    Good

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

Healthcare
48
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital6.3 mi
Queens Medical Centre19.2 mi
Good Hope Hospital19.6 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.8 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryCarlton Group Practice1.5 mi
GP capacity2,690 patients per GP
0dentists1pharmacy

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
80
Full fibre (FTTP)77.9%
available across East Staffordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
93%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
93.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 80 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
62
Employment rate62.5%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.5%Unemployed2.5%Retired23.3%Student3.2%Other inactive8.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.8%Skilled & technical32.9%Routine & elementary32.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.5%Level 3 (A levels)19.8%Level 4+ (degree & above)28.5%Apprenticeship6.3%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership75%
Among the least-deprived 30% of areas in England
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 East 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
68
Burton-on-Trent 2.2 mi
Willington 2.7 mi
Tutbury and Hatton 3.3 mi
J11 M42 10.2 mi
J11 M42 10.7 mi
J23A M1 13.2 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
51
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes Some 2
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Some 4
Takeaways Some 3
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £252,500 32
Detached £333,750 14
Semi-detached £218,750 14
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi
£187k £239k £293k £345k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Rolleston on Dove 57 1.3 mi away ⇄
Egginton 46 1.3 mi away ⇄
Newton Solney 48 1.6 mi away ⇄
Burton upon Trent 59 2.3 mi away ⇄
Hilton (South Derbyshire) 63 2.5 mi away ⇄
Willington (South Derbyshire) 56 2.9 mi away ⇄
Repton 43 3.0 mi away ⇄
Tutbury 57 3.1 mi away ⇄
Etwall 51 3.3 mi away ⇄
Hatton (South Derbyshire) 46 3.4 mi away ⇄
Findern 55 3.5 mi away ⇄
Swadlincote 61 4.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Stretton (East Staffordshire) a nice place to live?

Stretton (East Staffordshire) is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Stretton (East Staffordshire) is 61/100, 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 Stretton (East Staffordshire)?

Stretton (East Staffordshire) has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 69/100. There were 579 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Stretton (East Staffordshire)?

Among the top-rated schools in Stretton (East Staffordshire) are Eton Park Junior Academy, John of Rolleston Primary School and The Fountains High School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 6 rated schools in Stretton (East Staffordshire) in total.

What are house prices like in Stretton (East Staffordshire)?

The current median house price in Stretton (East Staffordshire) is £252,500, around 11% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £333,750, semi-detached £218,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 32 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Stretton (East Staffordshire) in context

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Postcode districts in Stretton (East Staffordshire)

DE13 53 ⇄

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