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Living in Woodseaves: Liveability Score 34/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Woodseaves scores 34/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Economic health is where Woodseaves most outperforms the national norm: 84/100 against a median of 67/100 across UK towns. Furthest below the national norm is broadband, at 12/100 against a town median of 60/100.

Of the 3 places sharing the ST20 postcode district, Woodseaves scores lowest. The ST20 district averages 49/100, putting Woodseaves 15 points below its own postcode area. On economic health specifically, Woodseaves sits 8 points above the ST20 district figure of 76/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: ST20 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
85
221.8 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 50 crimes
↑ 203% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 13 crimes
↑ 285% above national average
Other theft 12 crimes
↑ 290% above national average
Vehicle crime 9 crimes
↑ 277% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 6 crimes
↓ 20% below national average
other 20 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Lower Road 37 crimes
  2. 2 Shay Lane 10 crimes
  3. 3 Tulip Walk 8 crimes

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

Environment
58
Air Quality NO₂ 4.203 · PM2.5 5.827 · PM10 10.201 µg/m³
77
Green Space 13
Parks None
Sports Pitches Some 1
Allotments None
Golf Courses None
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds None

Services

Schools
6
1 school in area
1Good
  • Woodseaves CE Primary AcademyPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good
Healthcare
3
A&E departmentsPrincess Royal Hospital11.5 mi
Royal Stoke University Hospital12.5 mi
New Cross Hospital17.6 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust3 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryGnosall Surgery3 mi
GP capacity913 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
12
Full fibre (FTTP)72.2%
available across Stafford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
16.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
16.1%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
100%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 23 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
84
Employment rate62.7%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed62.7%Unemployed2.1%Retired26%Student2.7%Other inactive6.5%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial44.7%Skilled & technical36.5%Routine & elementary18.8%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications15%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)38.6%Apprenticeship4.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership78.1%
Around the England average for deprivation
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 E
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
10
Stafford 7.6 mi
Stone 8.3 mi
Penkridge 10.3 mi
J14 M6 6.4 mi
J14 M6 6.5 mi
J13 M6 8.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
6
Pubs & Bars Some 2
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

Not enough recent sales

Fewer than 10 sales were recorded in Woodseaves 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

Eccleshall 44 3.0 mi away ⇄
Gnosall 48 3.3 mi away ⇄
Ellenhall 0 3.9 mi away ⇄
Croxton 35 4.2 mi away ⇄
Moreton (Stafford) 36 5.0 mi away ⇄
Haughton 43 5.1 mi away ⇄
Newport (Telford and Wrekin) 58 5.1 mi away ⇄
Great Bridgeford 42 5.3 mi away ⇄
Coldmeece 41 5.5 mi away ⇄
Cheswardine 33 5.6 mi away ⇄
Chipnall 0 5.7 mi away ⇄
Derrington 47 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodseaves a nice place to live?

Woodseaves has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Woodseaves 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 Woodseaves?

Woodseaves is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 85/100. There were 110 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Woodseaves?

Among the top-rated schools in Woodseaves is Woodseaves CE Primary Academy, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Woodseaves in total.

Woodseaves in context

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Postcode districts in Woodseaves

ST20 49 ⇄

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