Town Pop. 552

Living in Swynnerton: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Swynnerton comes out at 34/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 10/100 against a town median of 60/100. That places it last of the 6 scored places in the ST15 postcode district.

It scores 13 points below the ST15 postcode district as a whole, which averages 47/100. That is 16 points below the national benchmark of 50, the bottom quarter of all UK towns and villages. Safety (88) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the ST15 postcode district.

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Swynnerton scores 34 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
88
161.2 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 38 crimes
↑ 107% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 15 crimes
↑ 79% above national average
Drugs 8 crimes
↑ 339% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 6 crimes
↑ 60% above national average
Public order 5 crimes
↑ 40% above national average
other 17 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sutherland Road 15 crimes
  2. 2 Hammond Rise 12 crimes
  3. 3 Beechdale Lane 6 crimes

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

Environment
54
Air Quality NO₂ 5.422 · PM2.5 6.193 · PM10 10.751 µg/m³
75
Green Space 6
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
7

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital5.7 mi
Leighton Hospital17.3 mi
Princess Royal Hospital18.4 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2.8 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryCumberland House3.5 mi
GP capacity1,526 patients per GP
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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)72.2%
available across Stafford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
0.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
0.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 20 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
71
Employment rate52.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed52.6%Unemployed1.4%Retired33.9%Student3.3%Other inactive8.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial43.2%Skilled & technical35.1%Routine & elementary21.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.2%Level 3 (A levels)17.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)36%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership71.7%
Among the least-deprived 35% of areas in England
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD
Bills
57
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
13
Stone 2.9 mi
Longton 6.2 mi
Stoke-on-Trent 6.5 mi
J15 M6 3.8 mi
J15 M6 4.3 mi
J14 M6 6.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
9
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
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 Swynnerton 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

Coldmeece 41 1.9 mi away ⇄
Yarnfield 42 1.9 mi away ⇄
Tittensor 38 2.2 mi away ⇄
Barlaston 46 3.1 mi away ⇄
Cold Norton (Stafford) 0 3.1 mi away ⇄
Stone (Stafford) 57 3.6 mi away ⇄
Oulton 50 3.7 mi away ⇄
Eccleshall 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Croxton 35 4.5 mi away ⇄
Baldwin's Gate 39 4.6 mi away ⇄
Madeley Park 39 5.5 mi away ⇄
Ashley (Newcastle-under-Lyme) 41 5.7 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Swynnerton a nice place to live?

Swynnerton has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Swynnerton is 34/100, 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 Swynnerton?

Swynnerton is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 88/100. There were 89 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

Swynnerton in context

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Postcode districts in Swynnerton

ST15 47 ⇄

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