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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 24 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
24
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
13.74(-64%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.05(-47%)
Public order
2.94(-52%)
Other theft
2.13(-63%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.64(-77%)
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

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Baswich area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £825,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Baswich over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached33£370,000
Flats2£160,000
Semi-Detached35£258,000
Terraced4£185,000

10 years median price trend in Baswich

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Baswich.

All postcodes in Baswich

ST174TS

Ludgrove Way

ST170DA

Baswich Lane

ST170EE

St Austell Close

ST170HT

Porlock Avenue

ST170JS

Stockton Lane

ST170FL

Penzance Way

ST174PT

Shawms Crest

ST174JW

The Glade

ST180AG

Baswich

ST170AQ

Ascot Road

ST170FG

Cornwall Drive

ST170GW

Bude Drive

ST174TP

Roedean Avenue

ST174PS

Radford Rise

ST174TN

Ardingley Avenue

ST170HB

Bideford Avenue

ST170JG

Falmouth Avenue

ST170AY

Kestrel Close

ST170HE

Yelverton Avenue

ST170JD

Babbacombe Avenue

ST170DB

Baswich Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.