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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 low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 36% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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 7 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

Median price£220,000
Price per sq ft£249
Sales (last 12 months)113
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £288K

Based on 113 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £249 per square foot) in Blythe Bridge, Forsbrook & Caverswall area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,000 up to £860,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Blythe Bridge, Forsbrook & Caverswall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£365,000£280
Semi-Detached56£211,250£240
Terraced22£174,650£210
Flats2£113,000£161

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blythe Bridge, Forsbrook & Caverswall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blythe Bridge, Forsbrook & Caverswall.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215,000£148,000£105,000
2017£234,000£159,000£123,000
2018£282,500£171,500£151,000
2019£265,000£170,000£122,500
2020£288,750£193,000£137,500
2021£314,250£196,000£172,500
2022£320,495£220,000£205,000
2023£344,995£208,000£167,500
2024£295,000£225,000£190,500
2025£340,000£216,295£174,650
2026£345,000£195,000£123,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blythe Bridge, Forsbrook & Caverswall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blythe Bridge, Forsbrook & Caverswall.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205£171£156
2017£199£176£177
2018£229£187£185
2019£222£183£144
2020£244£209£179
2021£247£207£183
2022£263£226£227
2023£265£228£210
2024£274£221£200
2025£279£235£211
2026£245£253£135
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blythe Bridge, Forsbrook & Caverswall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Blythe Bridge, Forsbrook & Caverswall in the last year.

All postcodes in Blythe Bridge, Forsbrook & Caverswall

ST119BT

Penk Road

ST35BE

Leek Road

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.