Living in Staffordshire

Staffordshire is a county in the West Midlands of England, known for its varied landscape, historic towns and strong industrial roots. The county sits between major urban areas and open countryside, with rolling farmland, river valleys and upland edges shaping much of its character. This mix of rural and industrial influence has played a significant role in how communities developed over time.

The county includes towns such as Stafford, Stoke on Trent, Burton upon Trent, Lichfield and Cannock, each with its own history and local role. Stoke on Trent grew around pottery and manufacturing, while other towns developed through brewing, mining and market trade. Alongside industry, many parts of Staffordshire retain a quieter pace of life, with villages and market towns supporting close knit communities.

Staffordshire is also shaped by its natural surroundings, including areas of woodland, canals and open countryside. Walking, cycling and outdoor recreation are widely enjoyed, particularly in places where green space sits close to towns and villages. Overall, Staffordshire offers a calm and balanced mix of working heritage, rural landscape and everyday community life, giving it a steady and well established character within England.

Largest Towns in Staffordshire 12

Stoke-on-Trent
377.6K
Wolverhampton
208.7K
Stafford
114.3K
Tamworth
103.7K
Walsall
94.9K
Burton-on-Trent
93.4K
Newcastle
82.3K
Cannock
77.8K
Sutton Coldfield
58.9K
Crewe
49.9K
Lichfield
44K
Macclesfield
36.9K

Location

Elevation & Terrain

Lowest point Clay Mills — 144 ft (44 m)
Highest point Flash — 1,578 ft (481 m)
Average across towns 456 ft (139 m)
Elevation range 1,434 ft (437 m)

Staffordshire stretches from 144 ft at Clay Mills up to 1,578 ft at Flash, a span of 1,434 ft across 943 towns and villages. This reflects dramatic upland terrain, with a substantial climb from the lowest to the highest places.

Deprivation Index (IMD)

Average deprivation scores across 59 postcode areas in Staffordshire. Higher deciles (closer to 10) indicate less deprivation.

Overall Deprivation
6/10
Income
6/10
Employment
6/10
Education
6/10
Health
6/10
Housing
6/10
Environment
6/10
464,573 Children (0-15) 18%
1,594,558 Working Age 61%
735,324 Older (60+) 28%

Places in Staffordshire 943

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U W Y

Postcode Areas in Staffordshire 9

Staffordshire is served by 9 postcode areas. Each area contains multiple postcode districts covering different parts of the county.

B 36 places
CW 19 places
DE 76 places
DY 20 places
SK 21 places
ST 569 places
TF 31 places
WS 123 places
WV 48 places

Neighbouring Counties 6

Derbyshire 27 miles away
West Midlands 27 miles away
Shropshire 31 miles away
Cheshire 31 miles away
Wrexham 40 miles away
Leicestershire 41 miles away