About Wain Lee

Wain Lee is a small village located in Staffordshire, England, within the ST7 postcode area. The village is surrounded by the natural beauty of the Staffordshire countryside, offering a peaceful environment for residents and visitors alike. Wain Lee features a mix of traditional and modern housing, reflecting the area’s development over the years. The village is well-connected by local roads, making it accessible for those travelling to nearby towns and cities. Local amenities are available, including a few shops and community facilities. The surrounding area provides opportunities for outdoor activities, with walking paths and green spaces for leisure and relaxation. Wain Lee is a pleasant place to experience the rural lifestyle of England.

School Ratings in Wain Lee

Wain Lee is served by 113 schools. Rode Heath Primary School and St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 13 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Wain Lee

Property prices average £229K across the area, and semi-detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £178K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Wain Lee

Local crime rates sit lower than national averages. Criminal damage & arson accounts for the highest share in Wain Lee, with 19 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Wain Lee

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Wain Lee falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Wain Lee

Most properties in Wain Lee can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 9,207 sales

Average Price £229K
£450 — £50.26M
Detached £304K 3,131
Semi £178K 3,528
Terraced £137K 1,957
Flat £145K 271

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

73 Primary
15 Secondary
25 Other
Thursfield Primary School Primary Good 0.2 miles Packmoor Ormiston Academy Primary 0.7 miles Castle Primary School Primary Good 0.9 miles Woodcocks' Well CofE Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 1.1 miles Knypersley First School Primary 1.2 miles Maryhill Children's Centre 1.2 miles Kidsgrove Secondary School Secondary Good 1.3 miles Kidsgrove Primary School Primary Good 1.3 miles Roaches School Inadequate 1.3 miles James Bateman Middle School Middle deemed secondary 1.4 miles Dove Bank Primary School Primary 1.4 miles St John the Evangelist Catholic Primary Primary Good 1.4 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Wain Lee IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Wain Lee in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
6/10
Income
7/10
Employment
6/10
Education
6/10
Health
5/10
Housing
5/10
Living Environment
6/10
10,601 Children (0-15) 16%
39,034 Working Age 60%
20,879 Older (60+) 32%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 28.3% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 12.8% 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 Wain Lee 165 crimes · January 2026

Low Crime Area

Reported crime in Wain Lee falls below the national average, suggesting a comparatively safe environment. Violence & sexual offences tops the list of recorded incidents, but figures are low overall. Residents and visitors alike tend to find this a quiet and reassuring town.

79 Violence & Sexual Offences
19 Criminal Damage & Arson
18 Public Order
12 Anti-Social Behaviour
11 Other Theft
11 Shoplifting
6 Vehicle Crime
5 Burglary
4 Other Crime
Local Policing
Staffordshire Kidsgrove Parish 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

Kidsgrove Train Station 1.8 miles
Longport Train Station 3.8 miles
Alsager Train Station 4 miles
Longton Train Station 7.8 miles
Sandbach Train Station 8.7 miles
Holmes Chapel Train Station 9.4 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Stadmorslow 0 yards The Rookery 0.6 miles Packmoor 0.6 miles Newchapel 0.6 miles Harriseahead 0.6 miles Lane Ends 0.9 miles Dales Green 0.9 miles Newpool 0.9 miles Brown Lees 0.9 miles Turnhurst 1.2 miles Mount Pleasant 1.4 miles Whitehill 1.4 miles

Local Government

District Newcastle-under-Lyme
County Staffordshire
Ward Kidsgrove & Ravenscliffe
Constituency Stoke-on-Trent North
Parish Kidsgrove
Region West Midlands

Streets in ST7 30 shown View all streets

A500 2 Aarons Drive 1 Acacia Gardens 2 Acton Way 2 Akesmoor Lane 1 Albert Street 1 Alder Close 1 Alderhay Lane 1 Alfred Moseley Place 3 Alma Close 1 Alsager Road 4 Anne Court 1 Apedale Road 3 Arbour Street 1 Arley Close 1 Arran Drive 1 Arrowsmith Drive 2 Arthur Maddock Road 1 Ash Grove 1 Ash View 1 Ashdale Close 1 Ashenhurst Road 1 Ashenough Road 2 Ashmead Mews 2 Ashmores Lane 1 Aspen Close 1 Astbury Close 1 Attwood Street 5 Audley Road 5 Avon Court 1

Postcodes in ST7 50 shown View all postcodes

ST7 1AB ST7 1AD ST7 1AE ST7 1AF ST7 1AG ST7 1AH ST7 1AL ST7 1AN ST7 1AP ST7 1AQ ST7 1AR ST7 1AS ST7 1AT ST7 1AU ST7 1AW ST7 1AX ST7 1AY ST7 1AZ ST7 1BA ST7 1BB ST7 1BD ST7 1BE ST7 1BG ST7 1BH ST7 1BL ST7 1BN ST7 1BP ST7 1BQ ST7 1BS ST7 1BT ST7 1BU ST7 1BX ST7 1BY ST7 1BZ ST7 1DA ST7 1DB ST7 1DD ST7 1DE ST7 1DF ST7 1DG ST7 1DH ST7 1DJ ST7 1DL ST7 1DN ST7 1DP ST7 1DQ ST7 1DR ST7 1DT ST7 1DW ST7 1DX