Area Info for Alton (Staffordshire)

Alton, Staffordshire, UK

Alton is a small village located in Staffordshire, England. It is situated within the district of Staffordshire Moorlands and is known for its rural charm and scenic countryside. The village is characterised by traditional English countryside features, including historic buildings, farms, and open fields.

Geography and Location

Alton lies approximately 10 miles north of Stoke-on-Trent and is surrounded by picturesque landscapes typical of Staffordshire. The area offers a peaceful environment with easy access to nearby towns and natural attractions.

History and Heritage

While specific historical details about Alton are limited, villages in this region often have roots dating back several centuries, with local architecture reflecting traditional Staffordshire styles. The area may feature historic churches, old farmhouses, and remnants of rural heritage.

Community and Amenities

As a small village, Alton has a close-knit community. Local amenities are limited, but residents and visitors can access essential services in nearby towns. The surrounding region offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and exploring the countryside.

Transport

Transport options in Alton are primarily road-based, with connections to larger towns and cities via local roads. Public transport services may be available through regional bus routes, providing links to Staffordshire Moorlands and beyond.

Natural Attractions

The area around Alton is known for its natural beauty, including rolling hills, farmland, and woodland areas. It is suitable for outdoor pursuits and enjoying the tranquil rural environment.
Education
School
St Peter's CofE (A) First School1.08 miles
Town Head, Alton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 4AW
Denstone College1.99 miles
Denstone, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 5HN
The Valley Primary School2.26 miles
School Drive, Oakamoor, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 3DQ
All Saints CofE (C) First School2.55 miles
Oak Road, Denstone, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 5HT
The Faber Catholic Primary School2.68 miles
Cotton Lane, Cotton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 3DN
Hutchinson Memorial CofE (A) First School2.85 miles
Uttoxeter Road, Checkley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 4NB
Great Wood Community Primary School3.15 miles
Vicarage Road, Upper Tean, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 4LE
Cheadle Primary School3.25 miles
The Avenue, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 1EN
St Thomas' Catholic Primary School3.25 miles
Parklands Road, Tean, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 4DS
Ryecroft CofE (C) Middle School3.25 miles
Ashbourne Road, Rocester, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 5NW
Dove CofE (VC) First School3.25 miles
Ashbourne Road, Rocester, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 5NW
The Cheadle Academy3.29 miles
Station Road, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 1LH
Painsley Catholic College3.29 miles
Station Road, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 1LH
St Giles Catholic Primary School3.30 miles
Charles Street, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 1ED
The JCB Academy3.41 miles
Mill Street, Rocester, Staffordshire, ST14 5JX
Bishop Rawle CofE (A) Primary School3.49 miles
Royal Walk, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 1QA
Health
Clinic
The Woodhouse2.93 miles
Lockwood Road, Cheadle, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 4QU
Specsavers Hearcare - Staffordshire - Uttoxeter4.84 miles
Uttoxeter Heath Community Centre, Holly Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 7DP
Northgate Surgery Uttoxeter (Regional Hearing Specialists)5.26 miles
Carters Square, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 7FN
Balance Street Practice (Community Health)5.46 miles
Balance Street Health Centre, Balance Street, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8JG
Balance Street Practice5.46 miles
Balance Street Health Centre, Balance Street, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8JG
Balance Street Health Centre5.46 miles
Balance Street, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8JG
Non Obstetric Ultrasound Balance Street Health Centre5.46 miles
Balance Street Health Centre, Balance Street, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8JG
Blythe Bridge Primary Care Centre5.92 miles
Uttoxeter Road, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST11 9NT
Trinity Medical Centre (Regional Hearing Specialists)6.59 miles
Uttoxeter Road, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST11 9HQ
Meir Health Centre7.98 miles
Saracen Way, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 7DS
Specsavers Hearcare - Derbyshire - Ashbourne (Acec)8.39 miles
Adult Community Education Centre, Cokayne Avenue, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1EJ
Sutherland Centre9.21 miles
Belgrave Road, Dresden, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 4PN
Specsavers Hearcare - N.Staffs (Longton)9.28 miles
36-38 Market Street, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 1BS
Specsavers Hearcare - Staffordshire - Longton9.28 miles
36-38 Market Street, Longton, Staffordshire, ST3 1BS
Longton Health Centre9.39 miles
Drayton Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 1EQ
Bentilee Neighbourhood Centre9.48 miles
Dawlish Drive, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 0EU
GP
Dr M A Brown0.99 miles
Alton Primary Care Centre, Hurston Lane, Alton, Stoke-On-Trent, ST10 4AP
Dr P Craven & Dr. N.J. Cunningham3.05 miles
The Surgery Allen Street, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffs, ST10 1HJ
Dr D O Yates & Ptrs3.16 miles
Well Street Medical Centre, Well Street, Cheadle, Stoke-On-Trent, ST10 1EY
Dr K S Upton & Ptrs3.32 miles
The Tardis Surgery, Queen Street, Cheadlen-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 1BH
Dr J Pilpel & Ptrs3.33 miles
The New Surgery Old Road, Tean, Stoke-On-Trent, ST10 4EG
Mill View Surgery3.41 miles
Mill Street, Rocester, Uttoxeter, Staffs, ST14 5JX
North Gate Surgery5.26 miles
Carters Square, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 7FN
Balance Street Practice5.46 miles
Balance Street Health Centre, Balance Street, Uttoxeter, Staffs, ST14 8JG
Dr Usha Tiguti & Partner5.87 miles
Waterhouses Medical Practice, Waterfall Lane, Waterhouses, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 3HT
Dr D O Yates & Ptrs5.87 miles
Memorial Hall, Church Lane, Ipstones, Stoke-On-Trent, ST10 2LD
Dr J Pilpel & Ptrs5.92 miles
Blythe Bridge Health Centre(Branch Surgery), Uttoxeter Road, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-On-Trent, ST11 9NT
Dr B N Kulkarni6.59 miles
Trinity Medical Centre, Uttoxeter Road, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-On-Trent, ST11 9HQ
Dr R A Sarin & Ptrs7.59 miles
Meir Park Surgery, Lysander Road, Meir Park Meir, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7TW
DRS MACLEOD, CURRY, WARD AND VOSE7.83 miles
Ashbourne Medical Practice, Clifton Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1DR
Weeping Cross Health Centre7.84 miles
Beaconside Health Centre, Weston Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, Staffs, ST18 0EG
Drs Broom, Ward, Shelly & Maxwell-Jones7.86 miles
The Surgery, Clifton Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1RR
Hospital
Cheadle Hospital3.37 miles
Royal Walk, Cheadle, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 1NS
St. Oswald's Hospital7.83 miles
Clifton Road, Ashbourne, DE6 1DR
Longton Hospital8.73 miles
Upper Belgrave Road, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 4QX
Leek Moorlands Hospital10.00 miles
Ashbourne Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5BQ
Edith Shaw Hospital10.32 miles
5 Hugo Street, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 5PE
Harplands Hospital12.54 miles
Hilton Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 6RR
Royal Stoke University Hospital12.79 miles
Newcastle Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST4 6QG
John Munroe Hospital Site12.85 miles
Horton Road, Rudyard, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 8RU
Nuffield Health, North Staffordshire Hospital12.97 miles
Clayton Road, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 4DB
Haywood Hospital13.01 miles
High Lane, Burslem, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 7AG
Aspen Healthcare - St Jude's Hospital13.07 miles
Sandy Lane, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 0LZ
County Hospital13.43 miles
Weston Road, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3SA
St George's13.75 miles
Corporation Street, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST16 3SR
Bradwell Hospital14.37 miles
Talke Road, Chesterton, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 7NJ
Rowley Hall Hospital15.05 miles
Rowley Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST17 9AQ
Queen's Hospital, Burton Upon Trent15.06 miles
Belvedere Road, Burton -on- Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0RB
Pharmacy
Jc Ratcliffe3.11 miles
42 Ashbourne Road, Cheadle, Stoke-On-Trent, ST10 1HQ
Tean Pharmacy Ltd3.30 miles
19 High Street, Upper Tean, Stoke-On-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 4DY
Jc Ratcliffe3.38 miles
44A High Street, Cheadle, Stoke-On-Trent, ST10 1AF
Boots3.39 miles
47 High Street, Cheadle, Stoke On Trent, ST10 1AR
Boots5.29 miles
6 High Street, Uttoxeter, ST14 7HT
The Co-Operative Pharmacy5.38 miles
44 Market Place, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8HP
Balance Street Pharmacy5.46 miles
Balance Street Health Centre, Balance Street, Uttoxeter, ST14 8JG
Tesco Superstore Pharmacy5.49 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Brookside Road, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8AU
Blythe Bridge Pharmacy6.07 miles
240 Uttoxeter Road, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-On-Trent, ST11 9LY
Instore Pharmacy7.35 miles
Tesco Pharmacy, Lysander Road, Meir Park, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 7WB
Lloydspharmacy7.83 miles
Ashbourne Health Centre, Clifton Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1DR
The Co-Operative Pharmacy7.87 miles
7-9 New Kingsway, Weston Coyney, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 6NA
The Co-Operative Pharmacy7.94 miles
27 Weston Road, Meir, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 6AB
Hbs Pharmacy7.94 miles
Meir Primary Care Centre, Weston Road, Meir, Stoke On Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 6AB
The Co-Operative Pharmacy7.96 miles
792-794 Uttoxeter Road, Meir, Stoke-On-Trent, ST3 7AE
Boots8.19 miles
7 Horse & Jockey Yard, St John Street, Ashbourne, DE6 1GH
Leisure
Park
ALTON TOWERS (Grade I Listed)1.53 miles
CECILLY BROOK2.94 miles
HALES HALL POOL2.96 miles
HOFTEN''S CROFT MEADOWS4.11 miles
CONSALL5.78 miles
CONSALL NATURE PARK5.78 miles
ILAM ESTATE7.06 miles
SUDBURY HALL (Grade II Listed)7.95 miles
COYNEY WOODS8.17 miles
HULME QUARRY8.35 miles
PARK HALL8.45 miles
CHARTLEY MOSS8.52 miles
BARLASTON AND ROUGH CLOSE COMMON8.63 miles
DOVEDALE9.03 miles
DEEP HAYES9.28 miles
QUEEN'S PARK, LONGTON (Grade II* Listed)9.44 miles
Shop
Groceries
Londis0.90 miles
Smithy Bank, Alton, ST10 4AD
ASDA Cheadle3.17 miles
Ashbourne Road, Cheadle, Stoke-on-trent, ST10 1HF
Co-op Stoke-on-trent3.19 miles
Tean Road Cheadle, ST10 1LY
Morrisons Cheadle3.26 miles
Well Street, Cheadle, Staffordshire, ST10 1EZ
Iceland Cheadle Staffs3.29 miles
Tape Street, Cheadle, Staffordshire, ST10 1EU
SPAR Rocester3.29 miles
Spar Store, 60 High Street, Uttoxeter, ST14 5JU
Co-op Stoke-on-trent3.30 miles
Tean, ST10 4DY
Rocester Village Stores3.31 miles
Ashbourne Road, Rocester Uttoxeter ST14 5LF
E. M. & A. S. General Store3.49 miles
61 Froghall Road, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent ST10 1JR
Londis Tean Service Station (MPK Garages)3.55 miles
Draycott Road, Stoke On Trent, ST10 4JF
SPAR Euro Garage Stoke Road4.60 miles
Euro Garages Spar Store, Stoke Road, Staffordshire, ST14 7AX
SPAR Ashbourne Road4.62 miles
Spar Store, 43 Ashbourne Road, Staffordshire, ST14 7BA
Tesco Uttoxeter (Express)4.75 miles
New Rd, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 7DH
S + A Superstore4.79 miles
48 Windsor Road, Uttoxeter Staffs ST14 7EU
SPAR Euro Garage Uttoxeter5.23 miles
Uttoxeter Service Station, A50 Derby Road, Staffordshire, ST14 8EA
Iceland Uttoxeter5.29 miles
19/25 The Maltings, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 7LN
Transport
Airport
East Midlands Airport26.24 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 330.76 miles
Manchester Airport30.84 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 130.95 miles
Manchester Airport Terminal 231.34 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 136.52 miles
Birmingham International Airport36.57 miles
Birmingham International Airport Terminal 236.65 miles
Sheffield City Airport36.66 miles
Bus Stop
Post Office (N)0.89 miles
Saltersford Lane (N)0.89 miles
Post Office (S)0.90 miles
Saltersford Lane (S)0.90 miles
Quarry Bank (W)0.98 miles
Quarry Bank (W)0.99 miles
The Old Mill (S)1.03 miles
Croxden Abbey (W)1.13 miles
Croxden Abbey (W)1.14 miles
The Elms (E)1.27 miles
Lower Micklin (W)1.40 miles
Lower Micklin (E)1.41 miles
Highwayman Inn PH (W)1.42 miles
Highwayman Inn PH (E)1.43 miles
Village Hall (SE)1.47 miles
Village Hall (NW)1.48 miles
Railway Station
Uttoxeter Rail Station5.59 miles
Blythe Bridge Rail Station6.43 miles
Longton Rail Station9.43 miles
Barlaston Rail Station10.81 miles
Wedgwood Rail Station10.83 miles
Stone Rail Station10.97 miles
Stoke-on-Trent Rail Station11.46 miles
Tutbury & Hatton Rail Station12.08 miles
Longport Rail Station13.56 miles
Norton Bridge Rail Station13.62 miles
Rugeley Trent Valley Rail Station13.89 miles
Stafford Rail Station14.45 miles
Rugeley Town Rail Station14.96 miles
Kidsgrove Rail Station15.97 miles
Burton-on-Trent Rail Station16.01 miles
Willington Rail Station16.64 miles
Crime
Flood Data
Flood Risk Per Year (ST10 4D*)
Number of Properties in Catchment768
Very Low Risk (<0.1% chance of flooding)0
Low Risk (0.1% < 1% chance of flooding)0
Medium Risk (1% < 3.3% chance of flooding)0
High Risk (>3.3%)0
Property Sales
ROSE COTTAGE, BRADLEY IN THE MOORS
ALTON
STOKE-ON-TRENT
STAFFORDSHIRE
ST10 4DF		£460,000
2024-12-09
semidetached
freehold
Sold 2020-11-27   £260,000
Sold 2018-05-09   £88,750
Sold 2016-02-01   £160,000
BRADLEY HALL FARM, BRADLEY IN THE MOORS
ALTON
STOKE-ON-TRENT
STAFFORDSHIRE
ST10 4DF		£2,250,000
2022-08-02
otherPropertyType
freehold
Sold 2016-03-24   £1,400,000
EARLS ROCK, RED ROAD
ALTON
STOKE-ON-TRENT
STAFFORDSHIRE
ST10 4BU		£1,270,000
2022-06-27
detached
freehold
RAINROACH FARMHOUSE, CHEADLE ROAD
ALTON
STOKE-ON-TRENT
STAFFORDSHIRE
ST10 4DH		£480,000
2021-12-13
otherPropertyType
freehold
HANSLEY CROSS COTTAGE, CHEADLE ROAD
ALTON
STOKE-ON-TRENT
STAFFORDSHIRE
ST10 4DH		£480,000
2020-11-04
detached
freehold
Sold 2013-08-16   £375,000
Sold 2004-10-06   £315,000
HILL COTTAGE, CHEADLE ROAD
ALTON
STOKE-ON-TRENT
STAFFORDSHIRE
ST10 4DH		£385,000
2019-10-11
detached
freehold
Sold 2014-10-16   £355,000
Sold 2004-07-19   £282,000
FAIRFIELD COTTAGE, CHEADLE ROAD
ALTON
STOKE-ON-TRENT
STAFFORDSHIRE
ST10 4DH		£545,000
2019-01-28
detached
freehold
LITTLE RANGER (DIMMINGDALE HOSTEL), DIMMINGSDALE
OAKAMOOR
STOKE-ON-TRENT
STAFFORDSHIRE
ST10 3AS		£250,000
2018-04-10
otherPropertyType
freehold
SHEPHERDS STAND FARM, CHEADLE ROAD
ALTON
STOKE-ON-TRENT
STAFFORDSHIRE
ST10 4DH		£475,000
2017-08-14
detached
freehold
CHURCH GRANGE, BRADLEY IN THE MOORS
ALTON
STOKE-ON-TRENT
STAFFORDSHIRE
ST10 4DF		£350,000
2016-07-14
detached
freehold
ROSE LEA COTTAGE, BRADLEY IN THE MOORS
ALTON
STOKE-ON-TRENT
STAFFORDSHIRE
ST10 4DF		£150,000
2016-03-31
semidetached
freehold
YEW TREE COTTAGE, BRADLEY IN THE MOORS
ALTON
STOKE-ON-TRENT
STAFFORDSHIRE
ST10 4DF		£160,000
2016-02-01
semidetached
freehold
CHURCH FARM, BRADLEY IN THE MOORS
ALTON
STOKE-ON-TRENT
STAFFORDSHIRE
ST10 4DF		£770,000
2015-06-19
detached
freehold
CLIFFMORE BUNGALOW, CHEADLE ROAD
ALTON
STOKE-ON-TRENT
STAFFORDSHIRE
ST10 4DH		£215,000
2015-06-03
detached
freehold
Sold 1996-07-19   £68,000
SUNNYBANK, CHEADLE ROAD
ALTON
STOKE-ON-TRENT
STAFFORDSHIRE
ST10 4DH		£250,000
2015-02-06
detached
freehold
THE HOLLIES, BRADLEY IN THE MOORS
ALTON
STOKE-ON-TRENT
STAFFORDSHIRE
ST10 4DF		£215,750
2011-11-30
detached
freehold
CHURCH COTTAGE, BRADLEY IN THE MOORS
ALTON
STOKE-ON-TRENT
STAFFORDSHIRE
ST10 4DF		£310,000
2007-06-20
detached
freehold
HANSLEY CROSS FARM, CHEADLE ROAD
ALTON
STOKE-ON-TRENT
STAFFORDSHIRE
ST10 4DH		£280,000
2005-01-25
detached
freehold
SPRINGFIELDS, BRADLEY IN THE MOORS
ALTON
STOKE-ON-TRENT
STAFFORDSHIRE
ST10 4DF		£250,000
2004-07-16
detached
freehold
Sold 1998-10-30   £115,000
NEWTON COTTAGE, CHEADLE ROAD
ALTON
STOKE-ON-TRENT
STAFFORDSHIRE
ST10 4DH		£75,000
1999-10-15
semidetached
freehold
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