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Blythe

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About

Blythe ward encompasses a primarily rural portion of East Staffordshire, situated to the east of Burton upon Trent. The area is characterised by farmland and a scattering of smaller settlements, including the villages of Draycott in the Clay and Coton in the Clay. The landscape is gently rolling, with fields delineated by hedgerows and small patches of woodland, typical of the county's countryside.

A notable feature is the presence of the ancient Blythe Heath, a remnant of heathland habitat. The ward is bisected by the upper reaches of the River Blythe, a tributary of the River Trent, which gives the area its name. The local economy has strong agricultural roots, with a mix of arable and livestock farming shaping the land and community life across its parishes.

Area overview

On average Blythe has low deprivation and very high crime levels. Approximately 3.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Blythe is £55,556 per year. The median sale price in Blythe is £425,123 (around £296 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £339,750 and £507,500. There are 2 schools in Blythe: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

N/A

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Property prices in Blythe

Median price: £425,123

Price per sq ft: £296

Sales (last 12 months): 36

Typical range (middle 50%): £340K – £508K

Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £425,123 (about £296 per square foot) in Blythe area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £950,000.

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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	25	£494,995	£317	£358,000	£413,245	£625,000	£876,000
Semi-Detached	6	£301,250	£257	£193,250	£253,750	£361,875	£395,250
Terraced	5	£218,000	£282	£169,000	£205,000	£225,000	£259,000

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Blythe

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Blythe.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£315,000	£197,950	£395,000
2017	£315,000	£190,000	£199,995
2018	£373,750	£168,000	£187,000
2019	£326,000	£193,750	£162,500
2020	£509,500	£275,000	£177,000
2021	£395,000	£261,000	£308,000
2022	£355,498	£250,000	£228,995
2023	£399,995	£264,995	£178,000
2024	£365,000	£190,000	£188,500
2025	£482,498	£277,498	£218,998
2026	£461,000	£301,250	£215,000

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Blythe.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
2016	£199	£167	—
2017	£211	£207	£163
2018	£212	£196	£200
2019	£246	£217	£228
2020	£229	£217	£253
2021	£262	£258	£237
2022	£267	£230	£276
2023	£288	£274	£318
2024	£286	£214	£214
2025	£299	£281	£307
2026	£315	£243	£246

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for East Staffordshire district.

Band A£1,568

Band B£1,829

Band C£2,090

Band D£2,351

Band E£2,874

Band F£3,396

Band G£3,919

Band H£4,703

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Blythe ward.

Local councillors

Colin Whittaker

Blythe - Elected 4 May 2023

Independent