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About

Barlaston ward is a primarily rural area situated within the Stafford borough, located south-east of the city of Stafford itself. The ward encompasses the village of Barlaston along with surrounding farmland and the grounds of the former Barlaston Hall. The landscape is characterised by open fields and the meandering course of the River Trent, which forms part of its southern boundary. This setting provides a contrast to the more urban character of the neighbouring wards.

A notable landmark is the Wedgwood factory and museum, a site of significant industrial heritage connected to the pottery industry. The area is served by the Barlaston railway station on the Crewe to Derby line. Residential development is largely concentrated within the village, with other land use dominated by agriculture. The ward includes the site of the former Barlaston Colliery, reflecting its historical links to mining as well as ceramics.

Area overview

On average Barlaston has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 15.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barlaston is £53,936 per year. There are 1 schools in Barlaston: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Barlaston is home to around 2,813 people, with a population density of about 230.7 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
15.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Barlaston Population
2,813
Population density
230.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
22.75(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.69(-47%)
Public order
3.91(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.2(-56%)
Other theft
2.49(-56%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,693
95.67%
Other White
32
1.14%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
22
0.78%
Irish
13
0.46%
Chinese
10
0.36%
Total population: 2,815

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
800
33.6%
No qualifications
416
17.47%
Level 3 (A level)
366
15.37%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
347
14.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
194
8.15%
Total 16+ residents: 2,381

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
534
44.87%
Owns with a mortgage
340
28.57%
Other social rented
140
11.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
87
7.31%
Social rents from council
69
5.8%
Total households: 1,190

Property prices in Barlaston

Median price£252,500
Price per sq ft£264
Sales (last 12 months)26
Typical range (middle 50%)£186K – £448K

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £252,500 (about £264 per square foot) in Barlaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £880,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barlaston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£506,250£328
Semi-Detached9£255,000£264
Terraced7£168,000£258
Flats2£155,000£160

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barlaston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barlaston.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£382,500£188,500£125,000
2017£325,000£180,250£144,000
2018£390,000£177,500£170,000
2019£419,000£185,500£175,000
2020£430,000£204,000£224,250
2021£406,000£202,500£182,500
2022£415,000£277,500£195,000
2023£424,000£237,500£164,000
2024£525,000£255,000£202,000
2025£515,000£268,000£230,000
2026£420,000£250,000£168,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barlaston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barlaston.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210£173£222
2017£244£179£189
2018£222£187£163
2019£239£189£224
2020£244£201£245
2021£279£221£194
2022£313£252£190
2023£328£237£204
2024£329£229£220
2025£328£268£272
2026£294£264£190
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barlaston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Barlaston in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Barlaston

Is Barlaston safe?

Barlaston records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Barlaston?

The median sale price in Barlaston is £252,500 (about £264 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Barlaston?

Barlaston has 1 primary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Barlaston?

Barlaston scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Barlaston sits around rank 18,697 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Barlaston?

The average household income in Barlaston is around £53,936 per year, and 15% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Barlaston?

Barlaston is represented by 1 elected councillor: Evan Gareth Rowland Jones (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Barlaston

ST129ED

Ash Grove

ST129DW

Park Drive

ST129EL

Green Close

ST129BH

Lakewood Drive

ST129AY

Blurton Road

ST34AH

Cocknage

ST129EG

Peartree Close

ST129AQ

Malthouse Lane

ST129DZ

Canal Side

ST129AU

Longton Road

ST34AJ

Cocknage

ST129DR

Silver Ridge

ST129HG

Tittensor Road

ST129DP

Park Drive

ST129EU

Meadow Croft

ST34AN

Barlaston Road

ST129AL

Bedcroft

ST129AF

The Green

ST129EA

Rock House Drive

ST33LD

Barlaston Road

ST129BQ

Ivyhouse Drive

ST129BA

Blurton Road

ST129DD

Broughton Crescent

ST129EY

Meadow Court

ST129BB

Wedgwood Lane

ST129DJ

Boatyard Lane

ST129BU

Flaxman Close

ST34AF

Woodpark Lane

ST129AT

Queen Marys Drive

ST158TL

Hartwell Lane

ST129DT

Diamond Ridge

ST34AQ

Hartwell Hills

ST129BT

Henley Close

ST129ET

The Rockery

ST129BL

Jasper Close

ST34AG

Cocknage

ST129BS

Ramsey Close

ST129AP

Beechfields

ST129DN

Tittensor Road

ST129AA

Longton Road

ST129EF

Whitethorn Avenue

ST129EE

Meaford Road

ST129EH

Brookhouse Drive

ST129BD

Flaxman Close

ST34AL

Cocknage

ST129BN

Portland Place

ST129BP

Lime Grove

ST129AS

Adderley Place

ST34AW

Cocknage Road

ST129DH

Station Road

ST129BE

Hackwood Close

ST129ES

Nursery Gardens

ST129EP

Old Road

ST129DL

Orchard Place

ST129DX

Ridge Close

ST129AG

Vicarage Lane

ST129DU

Diamond Close

ST129HQ

Tittensor Road

ST129DE

Station Road

ST129DB

Broughton Crescent

ST129EQ

Old Road

ST129EJ

Meadow Road

ST129PA

Chapel Court

ST129EN

Old Road

ST34AB

Cocknage Road

ST129AJ

Longton Road

ST33LE

Barlaston Road

ST129AZ

Hartwell Lane

ST129EB

Meaford Road

ST129BW

Etruscan Walk

ST33NZ

Barlaston Road

ST129DA

Station Road

ST34AE

Woodpark Lane

ST129DF

Coton Rise

ST129BG

Bell Lane

ST129AW

Beechcroft

ST129AD

The Green

ST129DQ

Station Road

ST129DS

Diamond Ridge

ST129AR

Longton Road

ST33DT

Meadow Drive

ST129DY

Parkfields Close

ST129AB

The Green

ST129AE

Meaford Road

ST129BJ

Barlaston Mews

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.