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Blythe Bridge, Forsbrook & Caverswall

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About

Blythe Bridge, Forsbrook and Caverswall lie within the Staffordshire Moorlands district in central Staffordshire. The three settlements form a short chain along lanes and minor roads, with Blythe Bridge nearest the mainline railway and a stone crossing of the River Blithe that gives the village its name. Blythe Bridge railway station provides local rail services toward Stoke-on-Trent and Derby. Forsbrook sits immediately west of Blythe Bridge and is linked by the parish council and shared amenities: primary schools, small shops, a post office and community halls.

Caverswall occupies higher ground to the south and is centred on a castellated country house known locally as Caverswall Castle and a parish church. The pattern of fields, hedgerows and narrow lanes reflects long-established farming, and a network of public footpaths connects the villages to nearby woods and streams. Day‑to‑day life is organised around village halls, sports clubs and parish activities, while many residents use the road and rail links for commuting and access to services in larger towns.

Area overview

On average Blythe Bridge, Forsbrook & Caverswall has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blythe Bridge, Forsbrook & Caverswall is £48,909 per year. There are 8 schools in Blythe Bridge, Forsbrook & Caverswall: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Blythe Bridge, Forsbrook & Caverswall is home to around 7,849 people, with a population density of about 177.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
4.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Blythe Bridge, Forsbrook & Caverswall Population
7,849
Population density
177.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
34.14(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.21(+4%)
Shoplifting
7.26(-17%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.63(-9%)
Public order
6.12(+1%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,603
96.87%
Other White
36
0.46%
Indian
32
0.41%
White and Asian (mixed)
26
0.33%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
26
0.33%
Total population: 7,849

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,877
27.91%
No qualifications
1,362
20.25%
Level 3 (A level)
1,192
17.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
896
13.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
661
9.83%
Total 16+ residents: 6,725

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,801
52.68%
Owns with a mortgage
1,099
32.14%
Private landlord or letting agency
269
7.87%
Other social rented
96
2.81%
Other forms of private rent
77
2.25%
Total households: 3,419

Property prices in Blythe Bridge, Forsbrook & Caverswall

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £227,250 in Blythe Bridge, Forsbrook & Caverswall area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,000 up to £860,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Blythe Bridge, Forsbrook & Caverswall 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 Blythe Bridge, Forsbrook & Caverswall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced15£174,300
Detached35£340,000
Flats1£106,000
Semi-Detached61£220,000

10 years median price trend in Blythe Bridge, Forsbrook & Caverswall

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blythe Bridge, Forsbrook & Caverswall.

All postcodes in Blythe Bridge, Forsbrook & Caverswall

ST102PE

High Street

ST119GA

Roughcote Grange

ST102NY

Cheadle Road

ST119HQ

Uttoxeter Road

ST102LT

Trimpos

ST119HG

Forsbrook

ST119FE

Levison Street

ST119RS

Jasmine Close

ST119DT

Spring Gardens

ST119RL

Sandon Close

ST35BD

Leek Road

ST119AL

Draycott Old Road

ST35YL

Clough Lane

ST119AJ

Draycott Old Road

ST119DS

East Bank Ride

ST119FA

Agnes Way

ST119PL

Crossfield Avenue

ST119AG

Church Lane

ST90DG

Leek Road

ST119EF

High Street

ST119EQ

The Green

ST36HJ

Uttoxeter Road

ST90FD

Grove Court

ST119RB

Sandon Road

ST119SG

Keepers Close

ST119FJ

Gordon Road

ST119EN

School Lane

ST119AP

Scarratt Close

ST119GD

Wilkinson Lane

ST119RD

Cresswell Lane

ST119ER

Trevor Drive

ST102QB

School Close

ST119JN

Glebe Close

ST119NW

Woodlands Lane

ST119EB

Church Croft

ST119AF

Cresswell Lane

ST119FY

Salt Avenue

ST102DX

Dilhorne Lane

ST119NL

Maple Crescent

ST90DE

Hulme Lane

ST90DA

Salters Lane

ST119QD

Cheadle Road

ST119BN

Manifold Road

ST102NX

The Boundary

ST119AS

Cheadle Road

ST119AW

William Close

ST102PN

Bank Top

ST119BH

Hillside Avenue

ST119PD

Stallington Road

ST102PJ

Tickhill Lane

ST119BP

Churnet Road

ST119EH

Halldearn Avenue

ST90DF

Caverswall

ST119BU

Blythe Road

ST35BH

Hulme Lane

ST119NX

Elmwood Drive

ST119NS

Egerton Close

ST119PE

Bancroft Lane

ST119FT

Forsbrook

ST119NT

Uttoxeter Road

ST90DQ

Leek Road

ST90DN

March Lane

ST102PQ

New Road

ST119FN

Ridge Lane

ST119RG

Uttoxeter Road

ST119DB

Greenwood Road

ST119QB

Wesley Street

ST119FH

Marshall Lane

ST35BQ

Hulme Lane

ST119NY

Elmwood Drive

ST119AQ

Uttoxeter Road

ST119AX

Cheadle Road

ST119NJ

Pinewood Grove

ST119AE

Uttoxeter Road

ST119AU

Portland Drive

ST102QA

Moss Close

ST119DN

Newclose Avenue

ST119PH

Bogs Lane

ST119RQ

Cheadle Road

ST119DZ

Queens Court

ST119LZ

Green Lane

ST119FX

Rushton Lane

ST119NR

Uttoxeter Road

ST119AZ

Manor Close

ST90FA

Cherry Gardens

ST119EU

Caverswall Common

ST119EZ

Dilhorne Road

ST119FB

Inskip Lane

ST119NN

Oakdene Close

ST119PN

Stallington Road

ST119SL

Uttoxeter Road

ST102PH

Dilhorne Road

ST119LY

Uttoxeter Road

ST119AB

Uttoxeter Road

ST119DR

Park End

ST119BZ

Well Street

ST119AT

York Close

ST102NZ

Common Lane

ST119PX

Brook Close

ST119NH

Chestnut Crescent

Data Sources

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