Town Pop. 2,710

Living in Upper Tean: Liveability Score 46/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Upper Tean is 46/100, built from 9 categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 35/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 20/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

That makes it the 2nd highest-scoring of the 8 places in the ST10 postcode district. Safety (91) also clears 80/100. Lifestyle (16) and transport (23) all fall below 30/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the ST10 postcode district.

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Upper Tean scores 46 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
68.3 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 65 crimes
↓ 28% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 22 crimes
↓ 47% below national average
Shoplifting 20 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Vehicle crime 20 crimes
↑ 54% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
other 44 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Supermarket 28 crimes
  2. 2 Wentlows Avenue 13 crimes
  3. 3 The Island 12 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 4.7 · PM2.5 6.3 · PM10 10.2 µg/m³
76
Green Space 9
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
35
2 schools in area · 8 within 4km
1Outstanding1Good
  • St Thomas' Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Outstanding
  • Great Wood Community 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
35
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital9.4 mi
Royal Derby Hospital19.5 mi
Leighton Hospital22.7 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust2 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
1 GP surgery in area 4 within 4km best 'Good'
GP capacity1,716 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
20
Full fibre (FTTP)64.7%
available across Staffordshire Moorlands
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
41.4%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
41.4%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 59 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
73
Employment rate58.1%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed58.1%Unemployed1.8%Retired29.5%Student2.6%Other inactive8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial38.1%Skilled & technical35.2%Routine & elementary26.7%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications17.3%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)14.5%Level 3 (A levels)19.5%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.8%Apprenticeship6.4%Other (incl. vocational)1.8%
Home ownership82.9%
Among the least-deprived 30% 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
23
Blythe Bridge 3.5 mi
Longton 6.8 mi
Uttoxeter 6.8 mi
J15 M6 10.1 mi
J15 M6 10.3 mi
J14 M6 10.8 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
16
Pubs & Bars Adequate 3
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 2
Retail Shopping Some 5
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £207,500 26
Detached £305,000 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£157k £214k £272k £329k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Cresswell 0 2.1 mi away ⇄
Cheadle (Staffordshire Moorlands) 49 2.1 mi away ⇄
Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook 53 3.3 mi away ⇄
Dilhorne 29 3.4 mi away ⇄
Fulford 40 3.7 mi away ⇄
Alton (Staffordshire Moorlands) 39 4.1 mi away ⇄
Kingsley Holt 38 4.2 mi away ⇄
Beamhurst 0 4.3 mi away ⇄
Kingsley (Staffordshire Moorlands) 38 4.5 mi away ⇄
Cookshill 29 4.5 mi away ⇄
Farley 0 4.8 mi away ⇄
Hilderstone 38 4.9 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Upper Tean a nice place to live?

Upper Tean has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Upper Tean is 46/100, 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 Upper Tean?

Upper Tean is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 185 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Upper Tean?

Among the top-rated schools in Upper Tean are St Thomas' Catholic Primary School and Great Wood Community Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 2 rated schools in Upper Tean in total.

What are house prices like in Upper Tean?

The current median house price in Upper Tean is £207,500, around 27% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £305,000. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%. There were 26 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Upper Tean in context

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Postcode districts in Upper Tean

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