Town Pop. 1,857

Living in Yarnfield: Liveability Score 42/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Yarnfield scores 42/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, bills stands out most: 62/100 where the typical UK town scores 47/100. That makes it the 3rd highest-scoring of the 6 places in the ST15 postcode district.

Against the wider ST15 district average of 47/100, that is 5 points below. That sits 8 points below the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the middle half of the towns and villages we score. Safety (89) and economic health (80) sit at 80/100 or above. Wider context for the surrounding area: ST15 postcode district.

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Yarnfield scores 42 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
89
54.9 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 50 crimes
↓ 19% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 25 crimes
↓ 11% below national average
Public order 9 crimes
↓ 26% below national average
Criminal damage and arson 8 crimes
↓ 37% below national average
Other theft 7 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
other 3 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Conference/Exhibition Centre 20 crimes
  2. 2 Dorney Close 9 crimes
  3. 3 Hollingworth Close 9 crimes

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

Environment
56
Air Quality NO₂ 5.2 · PM2.5 6.2 · PM10 10.8 µg/m³
76
Green Space 11
Parks None
Sports Pitches None
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts None
Bowling Greens None
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
26
1 school in area · 6 within 4km
1Good
  • Springfields First SchoolPrimary · inspected 2023
    Good

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

Healthcare
6
A&E departmentsRoyal Stoke University Hospital7.1 mi
Princess Royal Hospital17.7 mi
Leighton Hospital19 mi
Hospital waitsMidlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust1.9 mi
Routine referral (median)4 wks
Treated within 18 weeks92.8%
Nearest GP surgeryCumberland House2.4 mi
GP capacity1,879 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
49
Full fibre (FTTP)72.2%
available across Stafford
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
77.3%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
77.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.6%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 45 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
80
Employment rate65%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed65%Unemployed2.2%Retired23.7%Student3.2%Other inactive5.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial53%Skilled & technical29%Routine & elementary18.1%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications8.7%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)8.1%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)13.8%Level 3 (A levels)16.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.9%Apprenticeship5.9%Other (incl. vocational)1.9%
Home ownership81.1%
Among the least-deprived 18% 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 C
Water Severn Trent Water
Average bill regional £424/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
14
Stone 2.1 mi
Stafford 7 mi
Longton 7.2 mi
J14 M6 4.9 mi
J14 M6 5.2 mi
J15 M6 5.6 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
18
Pubs & Bars Some 1
Restaurants & Cafes None
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping None
Takeaways None
Fitness None

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House Prices

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

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £270,000 15
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£192k £272k £355k £436k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

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

Nearby places

Coldmeece 41 1.0 mi away ⇄
Cold Norton (Stafford) 0 1.3 mi away ⇄
Swynnerton 34 1.9 mi away ⇄
Stone (Stafford) 57 2.3 mi away ⇄
Oulton 50 3.2 mi away ⇄
Eccleshall 44 3.3 mi away ⇄
Tittensor 38 3.4 mi away ⇄
Barlaston 46 3.8 mi away ⇄
Great Bridgeford 42 3.8 mi away ⇄
Ellenhall 0 4.2 mi away ⇄
Croxton 35 4.9 mi away ⇄
Hilderstone 38 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Yarnfield a nice place to live?

Yarnfield has some challenges compared to many UK areas. Our liveability score for Yarnfield is 42/100, 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 Yarnfield?

Yarnfield is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 89/100. There were 102 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Yarnfield?

Among the top-rated schools in Yarnfield is Springfields First School, rated Good by Ofsted. There are 1 rated schools in Yarnfield in total.

What are house prices like in Yarnfield?

The current median house price in Yarnfield is £270,000, around 5% below the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 4%.

Yarnfield in context

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Postcode districts in Yarnfield

ST15 47 ⇄

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