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Living in Weston (Stafford): Liveability Score 40/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Weston (Stafford) is 40/100, built from 9 categories. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is economic health: 94/100 against a national town median of 67/100. Broadband falls furthest short: 32/100 where the typical UK town reaches 60/100.

Of the 10 places sharing the ST18 postcode district, Weston (Stafford) scores lowest. Weston (Stafford) is a place of extremes: 94/100 for economic health against 3/100 for healthcare, a 91-point spread wider than roughly nine in ten UK towns. Against the wider ST18 district average of 50/100, that is 10 points below. For the surrounding area, see ST18 postcode district.

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Weston (Stafford) scores 40 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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ST18 0AA ST18 9AA ST18

Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
92
94.6 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 39 crimes
↑ 48% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 8 crimes
↓ 34% below national average
Public order 5 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 4 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
other 11 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Vicarage Bank 18 crimes
  2. 2 Castlemill Close 9 crimes
  3. 3 Weston Bank 9 crimes

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

Environment
63
Air Quality NO₂ 5.887 · PM2.5 6.257 · PM10 10.391 µg/m³
75
Green Space 36
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
18
1 school in area · 3 within 4km
1Good
  • St Andrew's CofE Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2024
    Good

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

Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital13.1 mi
New Cross Hospital16.5 mi
Walsall Manor Hospital17.5 mi
Hospital waitsUniversity Hospitals Of North Midlands NHS Trust2.2 mi
Routine referral (median)10 wks
Treated within 18 weeks64.8%
A&E seen within 4 hrs66%
Nearest GP surgeryHazeldene House Surgery3.1 mi
GP capacity1,702 patients per GP
0dentists0pharmacies

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
32
Full fibre (FTTP)72.2%
available across Stafford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
58.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
58.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 30 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
94
Employment rate56.6%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed56.6%Unemployed0.8%Retired34.5%Student2.4%Other inactive5.7%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial49%Skilled & technical37.5%Routine & elementary13.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications12.2%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.8%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)16.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)41.8%Apprenticeship5.6%Other (incl. vocational)3.3%
Home ownership82.7%
Among the least-deprived 22% 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
12
Stafford 4.4 mi
Rugeley Trent Valley 6.6 mi
Stone 6.9 mi
J14 M6 4.5 mi
J14 M6 4.7 mi
J13 M6 6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
7
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £285,000 11
5-year monthly trend
All
£310k £319k £328k £337k 2022 2023 2024 2025

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

Nearby places

Hixon 41 1.6 mi away ⇄
Great Haywood 53 3.2 mi away ⇄
Milford (Stafford) 49 3.7 mi away ⇄
Little Haywood 50 3.8 mi away ⇄
Stafford 64 3.9 mi away ⇄
Brocton 44 4.6 mi away ⇄
Hilderstone 38 5.1 mi away ⇄
Kingstone (East Staffordshire) 41 5.4 mi away ⇄
Great Bridgeford 42 5.8 mi away ⇄
Derrington 47 5.9 mi away ⇄
Stone (Stafford) 57 6.0 mi away ⇄
Acton Trussell 48 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Weston (Stafford) a nice place to live?

Weston (Stafford) has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Weston (Stafford) is 40/100, 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 Weston (Stafford)?

Weston (Stafford) is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 92/100. There were 75 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Weston (Stafford)?

Among the top-rated schools in Weston (Stafford) is St Andrew's CofE Primary School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Weston (Stafford) in total.

What are house prices like in Weston (Stafford)?

The current median house price in Weston (Stafford) is £285,000, in line with the England and Wales average.

Weston (Stafford) in context

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Postcode districts in Weston (Stafford)

ST18 50 ⇄

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