At this time, the area was very sparsely populated, and because of its distance from the major towns of Stafford and Chester there was little outside contact.

Part of the Lichfield Diocese of the Church of England, the church is linked to St John's, Alsager's Bank and St Martin's, Talke in a united benefice established by the Diocese.

The volunteer-run Audley Theatre is located in the former Coronation Cinema on Hall Street.

Audley climbing centre offers a wide range of activities to the local area and Audley's Kent Hills cricket ground has hosted 3 Minor Counties games; v Shropshire in 2010 and v Suffolk in 2009 and 2006.

[6] On 1 April 1932 the parish was abolished to form Audley Rural and Talke, parts also went to Madeley and Newcastle-under-Lyme.