Stafford Street
Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for retirees (fair), least for investors (poor).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But car dependency reduces independence.
Safety score of 15 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Limited connectivity (transport 20, walkability 60). May not suit a commuting lifestyle.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Market score 50, liquidity 10. Poor fundamentals — hard to sell, unlikely to grow.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Good with limitations — good daily access, walkable. But car dependency reduces independence.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Price (£0) and connectivity (transport 20) both limit appeal for first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 15/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Transport score 20/100. Daily tasks likely require a car. Limited public transport options within walking distance.
Transport score 20/100 with no significant infrastructure planned. Car dependency limits property appeal and constrains future value growth.
How Life Works Here
Stafford Street is located in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. Crime is a significant concern, with 1337 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 611 violent offences were recorded (46% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Most everyday needs — supermarkets, pharmacies, and cafés — are within a reasonable walk. The closest is Shaws (fast food, 36m). The nearest public transport is 62m away. A car is recommended for most journeys. Properties here change hands infrequently. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 11 schools within 2 km, 10 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 50m away. However, high local crime rates are a serious concern for families with children, regardless of school proximity. Overall, this street scores 46 out of 100 for liveability. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Stafford Street, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- Xercise4Less 247m · 3 min walk
- JD Gyms 832m · 10 min walk
libraries (4)
- Newcastle Library 254m · 3 min walk
- Newcastle under Lyme Library 302m · 4 min walk
- Clayton Library 1744m · 22 min walk
- Knutton Library 1936m · 24 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Queen's Gardens 282m · 4 min walk
- Stubbs Walks 387m · 5 min walk
- Queen Elizabeth II Park 507m · 6 min walk
- Brampton Park 598m · 8 min walk
- Brampton Park 764m · 10 min walk
schools (5)
- Hassell Primary School 50m · 1 min walk
- Blackfriars Academy 507m · 6 min walk
- St Giles' and St George's Church of England Academy 626m · 8 min walk
- St John Fisher Catholic College 873m · 11 min walk
- Co-op Academy Friarswood 890m · 11 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- Fogg St East — Newcastle-under-Lyme51
- Keele Hall Road — Newcastle-under-Lyme53
- Cheapside — Newcastle-under-Lyme41
- Castle Walk — Newcastle-under-Lyme40
- Palmerston Street — Newcastle-under-Lyme53
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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