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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. 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

Deprivation level

1/10

Income level

10/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Baswich Population

6,114

Population density

2,628.9 per km²

Crime

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

British

5,405

88.32%

Indian

164

2.68%

Other White

131

2.14%

Chinese

0.98%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.87%

Total population: 6,120

Economics

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

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

1.84%

Other social rented

0.69%

Total households: 2,608

Property prices in Baswich

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 in Baswich area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £650,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	34	£357,500	£210,650	£293,750	£422,500	£628,500
Terraced	3	£190,000	£181,000	£185,000	£242,500	£284,500
Semi-Detached	38	£256,500	£205,100	£230,000	£275,000	£351,600
Flats	1	£95,000	£95,000	£95,000	£95,000	£95,000

10 years median price trend in Baswich

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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