About Balterley Green

Balterley Green is a small settlement located in Staffordshire, within the CW2 postcode area of England. It lies in a rural part of the county, surrounded by open countryside and agricultural land. The area is characterised by its quiet, peaceful environment and traditional English village layout, with a mix of residential properties and local amenities. The village is situated near the border with Shropshire, offering easy access to nearby towns and villages. Its proximity to the A5 road provides convenient travel links to larger centres such as Shrewsbury and Stafford. Balterley Green retains a strong sense of community, with local events and gatherings contributing to its rural character. The surrounding landscape includes fields, hedgerows, and woodland, typical of the English Midlands.

School Ratings in Balterley Green

Balterley Green is served by 53 schools. Wistaston Academy is rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 13 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Balterley Green

Property prices average £228K across the area, and semi-detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £184K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Balterley Green

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Public order accounts for the highest share in Balterley Green, with 70 incidents logged in April 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Balterley Green

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Balterley Green 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 Balterley Green

Most properties in Balterley Green 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 7,243 sales

Average Price £228K
£2K — £9.6M
Detached £316K 2,532
Semi £184K 2,575
Terraced £126K 1,732
Flat £104K 158

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

34 Primary
7 Secondary
12 Other
Betley CofE VC Primary School Primary 1.4 miles Castle Hill School Requires Improvement 2 miles Sir Thomas Boughey Academy Secondary Good 2.1 miles Weston Village Primary School Primary Good 2.4 miles Ravensmead Primary School Primary Good 2.5 miles Alsagers Bank Primary Academy Primary 2.8 miles Wood Lane Primary School Primary 2.9 miles Cranberry Academy Primary Good 3.2 miles The Meadows Primary School Primary Outstanding 3.3 miles St Gabriel's Catholic Primary School Primary Outstanding 3.4 miles Madeley High School Secondary 3.5 miles Alsager School Secondary Good 3.6 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Balterley Green IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Balterley Green 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
6/10
Employment
6/10
Education
6/10
Health
6/10
Housing
7/10
Living Environment
6/10
9,758 Children (0-15) 18%
35,252 Working Age 63%
14,037 Older (60+) 25%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 31.7% 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 Balterley Green 571 crimes · April 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Balterley Green is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

225 Violence & Sexual Offences
70 Public Order
60 Shoplifting
46 Anti-Social Behaviour
41 Drugs
35 Criminal Damage & Arson
31 Other Theft
23 Burglary
12 Other Crime
10 Weapons
8 Bicycle Theft
7 Vehicle Crime
3 Robbery
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

Alsager Train Station 3.7 miles
Kidsgrove Train Station 5.1 miles
Longport Train Station 5.7 miles
Sandbach Train Station 7 miles
Nantwich Train Station 7 miles
Longton Train Station 9.8 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Balterley 0 yards Englesea-brook 0.9 miles Knowl Bank 0.9 miles Buddileigh 0.9 miles Balterley Heath 1.2 miles Gorstyhill 1.2 miles Barthomley 1.2 miles Park End 1.4 miles Shraleybrook 1.4 miles Betley 1.4 miles Betley Common 1.8 miles Audley 1.9 miles

Local Government

District Cheshire East
County Staffordshire
Ward Crewe South
Constituency Crewe and Nantwich
Parish Crewe
Region North West

Streets in CW2 30 shown View all streets

A500 1 Abbey Fields 1 Abbey Park Way 2 Abbotsbury Close 1 Acorn Bank Close 1 Acres Drive 1 Acton Road 1 Addison Close 1 Adlington Road 1 Ajmere Close 1 Albion Street 2 Aldersey Road 2 Aldford Close 1 Alfred Potts Way 2 Alton Street 14 Alvaston Walk 2 Ambleside Close 1 Amy Street 1 Apple Drive 1 Arderne Avenue 1 Argent Close 1 Arley Place 2 Arlington Close 1 Arron Close 2 Artle Road 1 Arundel Close 1 Ashbourne Drive 1 Ashcroft Avenue 2 Ashville Court 1 Atholl Avenue 1

Postcodes in CW2 50 shown View all postcodes

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