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About

Baswich ward lies on the southern fringes of Stafford, primarily comprising residential suburbs. The area is anchored by the communities of Weeping Cross and Wildwood, featuring a mix of housing developments and local amenities like schools and shops. The western boundary is largely defined by the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, which traces a historic route through the landscape.

The ward contains significant green spaces, including the large Doxey Marshes nature reserve, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. Baswich Lane is a notable thoroughfare, connecting to the wider road network. The area's character is predominantly modern residential, with development patterns reflecting its role as an outer borough of the town.

Area overview

On average Baswich has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 1.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Baswich is £63,094 per year. There are 2 schools in Baswich: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Baswich is home to around 6,114 people, with a population density of about 2,628.9 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Baswich Population
6,114
Population density
2,628.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
15.21(-61%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.38(-41%)
Public order
3.43(-43%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.13(-71%)
Other theft
1.96(-66%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,405
88.32%
Indian
164
2.68%
Other White
131
2.14%
Chinese
60
0.98%
White and Asian (mixed)
53
0.87%
Total population: 6,120

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,986
39.73%
Level 3 (A level)
850
17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
682
13.64%
No qualifications
640
12.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
421
8.42%
Total 16+ residents: 4,999

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,354
51.92%
Owns with a mortgage
954
36.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
215
8.24%
Other forms of private rent
48
1.84%
Other social rented
18
0.69%
Total households: 2,608

Property prices in Baswich

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£295
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£249K – £341K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £295 per square foot) in Baswich area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £635,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Baswich over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£342,500£306
Semi-Detached42£265,000£291
Terraced3£265,000£261
Flats1£95,000£205

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Baswich

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Baswich.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£247,500£180,000£157,950
2017£250,000£185,000£164,000
2018£270,500£184,250£155,000
2019£267,500£200,000£178,000
2020£265,000£200,000£185,500
2021£290,250£232,000£167,000
2022£340,000£250,000£235,500
2023£341,000£257,500£230,000
2024£325,000£244,000£247,500
2025£362,250£259,000£190,000
2026£350,000£267,500£222,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Baswich.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Baswich.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205£197£212
2017£221£207£184
2018£226£202£213
2019£238£215£220
2020£240£227£216
2021£262£244£219
2022£298£263£244
2023£296£278£272
2024£292£273£269
2025£299£297£288
2026£299£286£275
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Baswich.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Baswich

Is Baswich safe?

Baswich records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Baswich?

The median sale price in Baswich is £280,000 (about £295 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Baswich?

Baswich has 2 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Baswich?

Baswich scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Baswich sits around rank 31,759 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 Baswich?

The average household income in Baswich is around £63,094 per year, and 1% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Baswich?

Baswich is represented by 2 elected councillors: Ann Edgeller (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Marnie Phillips (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Baswich

ST170EA

Lynton Avenue

ST170AY

Kestrel Close

ST170JH

Falmouth Avenue

ST170AQ

Ascot Road

ST170XY

Porlock Avenue

ST170HJ

Baswich Crest

ST170HR

Porlock Avenue

ST170BN

Baswich Lane

ST170BW

Shipston Road

ST174TH

Malvern Close

ST170JE

Camelford Close

ST174TJ

Charterhouse Avenue

ST170AR

Churchfield Close

ST170YU

Baswich Lane

ST170AX

Fairview Way

ST170DG

Weeping Cross

ST170YF

Baswich Lane

ST170EQ

Bodmin Avenue

ST170JJ

Falmouth Close

ST170HU

Porlock Avenue

ST174TL

Denstone Avenue

ST170FT

Cornwall Drive

ST174TP

Roedean Avenue

ST170GY

Padstow Drive

ST170DA

Baswich Lane

ST170JT

Stockton Lane

ST170AW

Mayfield Road

ST170HN

Salcombe Avenue

ST170GZ

Helston Close

ST170EU

Dawlish Avenue

ST170BZ

Baswich Lane

ST170HB

Bideford Avenue

ST170HF

Sidmouth Avenue

ST170GX

Hayle Close

ST170JQ

Falmouth Avenue

ST170JS

Stockton Lane

ST170EF

Bodmin Avenue

ST174TE

Ampleforth Drive

ST174TR

Ampleforth Drive

ST170HS

Porlock Avenue

ST170AH

Buckingham Close

ST174PT

Shawms Crest

ST170JD

Babbacombe Avenue

ST170EW

Appledore Close

ST170AG

Ascot Road

ST170EP

Braunton Avenue

ST170BS

Compton Road

ST170AE

Westminster Close

ST170EJ

Hartland Avenue

ST170DQ

Weeping Cross

ST180YJ

Tilcon Avenue

ST170ET

Portleven Close

ST170HT

Porlock Avenue

ST170BJ

Brendon Close

ST170AB

Sandringham Close

ST170AP

Farmdown Road

ST170HZ

Torrington Avenue

ST170AU

Fairview Way

ST170JG

Falmouth Avenue

ST170BT

Burford Road

ST170BH

Baswich Lane

ST170HD

St Ives Close

ST170FJ

Redruth Drive

ST170AD

Osborne Crescent

ST170HX

Widecombe Avenue

ST174NN

Queensville Court

ST174TW

Lancing Avenue

ST170HA

Tiverton Avenue

ST174JW

The Glade

ST170YE

Baswich Lane

ST174TS

Ludgrove Way

ST174NJ

Queensville

ST170HE

Yelverton Avenue

ST170BX

Witney Road

ST174TF

Eton Close

ST170HQ

St Mawes Close

ST174PS

Radford Rise

ST170AA

Sandringham Road

ST170JF

Torrington Avenue

ST174TG

Repton Close

ST170ED

Bodmin Avenue

ST170BY

Baswich Lane

ST174TQ

Benenden Close

ST174TN

Ardingley Avenue

ST170HG

Sidmouth Avenue

ST170BB

Cypress Close

ST170GW

Bude Drive

ST170HH

Tavistock Avenue

ST170AJ

Chartwell Road

ST170EH

Honiton Close

ST170HL

Baswich Crest

ST170BL

Baswich Lane

ST170AS

Farmdown Road

ST170DB

Baswich Lane

ST170ER

Bodmin Avenue

ST170AL

Belvedere Close

ST174PH

Meadow Ridge

ST170AZ

Dolphin Close

ST170BP

Witney Road

ST170DF

Weeping Cross

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.