About Apedale

Apedale is a village located in Staffordshire, within the ST5 postcode area of England. It lies in a rural part of the county, surrounded by countryside and close to the border with Shropshire. The area is known for its agricultural landscape and peaceful environment, with a small community and traditional village character. Apedale is situated near the Apedale Valley, which has historical connections to coal mining and industrial activity in the region. The village is accessible by road and is within easy reach of nearby towns such as Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stafford. It offers a quiet, countryside setting with a sense of local history and community.

School Ratings in Apedale

Families in Apedale have access to 138 local schools. Oaklands Nursery School and Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 23 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Apedale

Homes sell for an average of £199K locally. Most of the housing is made up of semi-detached homes, averaging £173K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Apedale

Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Apedale, with 126 incidents recorded in March 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Apedale

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Apedale around the national average for deprivation. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. Average incomes in the area are typical for England.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Apedale

Apedale benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 12,043 sales

Average Price £199K
£660 — £22.5M
Detached £308K 2,653
Semi £173K 4,449
Terraced £124K 3,242
Flat £88K 1,183

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

77 Primary
17 Secondary
44 Other
Wood Lane Primary School Primary 0.4 miles Alsagers Bank Primary Academy Primary 0.8 miles Crackley Bank Primary School Primary Good 1 miles Chesterton Community Sports College Secondary Good 1.1 miles Sir Thomas Boughey Academy Secondary Good 1.1 miles Ravensmead Primary School Primary Good 1.2 miles St Chad's CofE (C) Primary School Primary Good 1.2 miles Chesterton Primary School Primary 1.3 miles Churchfields Primary School Primary 1.4 miles Castle Hill School Requires Improvement 1.4 miles Sun Academy Bradwell Primary Good 1.7 miles Bursley Academy Primary Requires Improvement 1.8 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Apedale IMD 2025

Deprivation levels in Apedale are around the national average based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation. Employment is accessible for most residents and household incomes reflect the broader national picture. The area maintains a steady balance between affordability and quality of life.

Overall Deprivation
6/10
Income
6/10
Employment
5/10
Education
5/10
Health
4/10
Housing
7/10
Living Environment
6/10
15,587 Children (0-15) 16%
59,930 Working Age 63%
25,259 Older (60+) 27%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 29.6% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 16.7% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Apedale 621 crimes · March 2026

Average Crime Area

Crime in Apedale is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.

245 Violence & Sexual Offences
126 Anti-Social Behaviour
55 Public Order
36 Criminal Damage & Arson
35 Shoplifting
34 Other Theft
28 Vehicle Crime
16 Burglary
13 Drugs
13 Other Crime
7 Robbery
6 Weapons
5 Bicycle Theft
2 Theft from Person
Local Policing
Staffordshire Audley & Halmerend Visit force website →
Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Longport Train Station 2.6 miles
Kidsgrove Train Station 3.4 miles
Alsager Train Station 3.6 miles
Longton Train Station 6.8 miles
Wedgwood Train Station 7.7 miles
Barlaston Train Station 8.3 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Miles Green 0.6 miles Butters Green 0.6 miles Wood Lane 0.6 miles Boon Hill 0.9 miles Alsagers Bank 0.9 miles Chesterton 1.2 miles Beasley 1.2 miles Halmer End 1.2 miles Audley 1.4 miles Wereton 1.4 miles Crackley 1.4 miles Broad Meadow 1.4 miles

Local Government

District Newcastle-under-Lyme
County Staffordshire
Ward Wolstanton
Constituency Newcastle-under-Lyme
Parish Newcastle-under-Lyme, unparished area
Region West Midlands

Streets in ST5 30 shown View all streets

Abbey Street 2 Abbots Way 6 Acacia Avenue 1 Acacia Grove 1 Acton Road 6 Adams Street 1 Agger Hill 2 Albany Road 2 Albermarle Road 4 Albert Street 5 Albert Terrace 3 Aldeburgh Drive 1 Alder Grove 1 Alderney Close 1 Alexandra Road 2 Allensway 1 Allman Row 1 Allthorpe Place 1 Almond Place 1 Alton Close 1 Anchor Close 1 Apedale Road 1 Applecroft 1 Appleton Drive 1 Archer Grove 1 Arlington Court 1 Arnold Grove 3 Arthur Street 1 Ash Grove 1 Ash Way 1

Postcodes in ST5 50 shown View all postcodes

ST5 0AA ST5 0AB ST5 0AD ST5 0AE ST5 0AF ST5 0AG ST5 0AH ST5 0AJ ST5 0AL ST5 0AP ST5 0AQ ST5 0AR ST5 0AS ST5 0AY ST5 0BA ST5 0BE ST5 0BG ST5 0BH ST5 0BJ ST5 0BL ST5 0BN ST5 0BP ST5 0BQ ST5 0BS ST5 0BT ST5 0BU ST5 0BW ST5 0BX ST5 0BY ST5 0BZ ST5 0DA ST5 0DB ST5 0DD ST5 0DE ST5 0DF ST5 0DG ST5 0DH ST5 0DJ ST5 0DL ST5 0DN ST5 0DP ST5 0DQ ST5 0DR ST5 0DS ST5 0DT ST5 0DU ST5 0DW ST5 0DX ST5 0DY ST5 0DZ