A north Staffordshire town has been ranked as one of the top places to live in the country for working mums.

Newcastle-under-Lyme was ranked third overall for working mums in 2025 in a study of 80 towns and cities in England by CoworkingCafe.

The town ranked highly for the price of childcare, the high number of public green space, the number of schools compared to population and childcare availability.

A spokesperson for CoworkingCafe said: " Newcastle-under-Lyme stands out for its affordability and green surroundings. Specifically, childcare costs just £5 per hour (the country's second-lowest and well beneath the national average), making life gentler on the purse strings.

"Furthermore, around 7.4 green spaces within a kilometre offer more than plenty of space to breathe and roam, which is especially precious in family life.

"Combined with tight-knit school access and the steady economic anchor of Keele University, it's a mix that welcomes mums who value an active lifestyle while efficiently balancing their cheques."

Meanwhile, nearby Stafford was ranked slightly lower as 12th best for working mums, compared to Newcastle's 3rd place.

But Stafford was ranked as the top town in terms of affordability, with rent taking just 22.6% of family income.

The CoworkingCafe said: "Stafford takes the lead here by blending a respectable women's median income of just more than £36,000 with some of the most affordable childcare in the country at £5 per hour.

"Housing is also comparatively gentle on family budgets: Rents eat up only 22.6% of personal income, which is far below the national average of 42%. For parents looking to keep work in balance with family life, that gap makes a world of difference."