Town Pop. 13,790

Living in Uttoxeter: Liveability Score 63/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Uttoxeter comes out at 63/100 on the 9 categories we can score here. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 56/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 73/100 versus a median of 88/100.

No other settlement in the ST14 postcode district scores higher. Uttoxeter leads all 6. Notably, nothing falls below 49/100. Most UK towns have at least one category in the 30s or worse. The ST14 district averages 49/100, putting Uttoxeter 14 points above its own postcode area. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the ST14 postcode district.

63
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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
73
71.5 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 456 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 146 crimes
↓ 30% below national average
Public order 84 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Shoplifting 84 crimes
↓ 22% below national average
Other theft 56 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
other 160 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Shopping Area 54 crimes
  2. 2 Supermarket 40 crimes
  3. 3 Market Place 32 crimes

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

Environment
64
Air Quality NO₂ 5.5 · PM2.5 6.4 · PM10 10.7 µg/m³
75
Green Space 41
Parks Ample 5
Sports Pitches Ample 11
Allotments Adequate 3
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Ample 16

Services

Schools
60
8 schools in area · 10 within 4km
1Outstanding6Good1Ungraded
  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Outstanding
  • Oldfields Hall Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
    Good
  • Picknalls First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good
  • St Mary's CofE (A) First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Thomas Alleyne's High SchoolSecondary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Tynsel Parkes CofE Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2025
    Good
  • Windsor Park CE Middle SchoolSecondary · inspected 2021
    Good
  • Bramshall Meadows First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2025
    Ungraded

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

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

Healthcare
56
A&E departmentsRoyal Derby Hospital14.1 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital14.7 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital21.6 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust0.3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
2 GP surgeries in area best 'Good'
GP capacity1,928 patients per GP
5dentists4pharmacies

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)77.9%
available across East Staffordshire
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
95.9%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
95.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.5%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 359 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
63
Employment rate61.8%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed61.8%Unemployed2.2%Retired23.5%Student3.2%Other inactive9.2%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial34.8%Skilled & technical30.6%Routine & elementary34.6%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications19.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.3%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.1%Level 3 (A levels)18.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)29%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)2.1%
Home ownership72.1%
Among the least-deprived 36% 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 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
51
Uttoxeter 0.7 mi
Tutbury and Hatton 8.3 mi
Rugeley Trent Valley 9.4 mi
J14 M6 12.4 mi
J14 M6 12.6 mi
J13 M6 13.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
49
Pubs & Bars Ample 17
Restaurants & Cafes Ample 16
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 13
Retail Shopping Ample 68
Takeaways Ample 16
Fitness Ample 7

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £225,000 129
Detached £340,248 42
Semi-detached £227,000 47
Terraced £168,250 28
Flat / Maisonette £116,750 12
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced Flat
£97k £197k £300k £401k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Bramshall 52 1.6 mi away ⇄
Beamhurst 0 1.8 mi away ⇄
Doveridge 43 2.0 mi away ⇄
Kingstone (East Staffordshire) 41 3.1 mi away ⇄
Marchington 26 3.6 mi away ⇄
Rocester 43 3.8 mi away ⇄
Denstone 45 4.2 mi away ⇄
Oaks Green 0 4.5 mi away ⇄
Alton (Staffordshire Moorlands) 39 5.3 mi away ⇄
Draycott in the Clay 33 5.4 mi away ⇄
Abbots Bromley 48 5.7 mi away ⇄
Upper Tean 46 6.1 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Uttoxeter a nice place to live?

Uttoxeter is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Uttoxeter is 63/100, 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 Uttoxeter?

Uttoxeter has crime levels below the national average. Our safety score is 73/100. There were 986 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Uttoxeter?

Among the top-rated schools in Uttoxeter are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Oldfields Hall Middle School and Picknalls First School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 8 rated schools in Uttoxeter in total.

What are house prices like in Uttoxeter?

The current median house price in Uttoxeter is £225,000, around 21% below the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £340,248, semi-detached £227,000, terraced £168,250, flat £116,750. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 3%. There were 129 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Uttoxeter in context

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Postcode districts in Uttoxeter

ST14 49 ⇄

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