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About

Caverswall ward lies in the Staffordshire Moorlands, encompassing the village of Caverswall and its surrounding rural landscape. The area is characterised by agricultural land and residential properties, with a mix of older stone buildings and newer developments. The local economy includes small-scale farming and services catering to the resident population. The ward functions as a quiet, primarily residential community within the wider district.

A notable landmark is Caverswall Castle, a moated manor house originally dating from the 13th century, which stands near the village centre. The parish church of St. Peter also adds to the historical character of the area. The ward contains several smaller hamlets and is bordered by open countryside, with local footpaths providing access to the fields and lanes.

Area overview

On average Caverswall has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 6.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Caverswall is £48,909 per year. There are 4 schools in Caverswall: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Caverswall is home to around 1,776 people, with a population density of about 77.2 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
6.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Caverswall Population
1,776
Population density
77.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.24(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.4(+99%)
Other theft
11.26(+98%)
Public order
8.45(+39%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.88(+8%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
1,715
96.46%
Other White
17
0.96%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
12
0.67%
Indian
11
0.62%
White and Asian (mixed)
6
0.34%
Total population: 1,778

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
444
28.83%
No qualifications
354
22.99%
Level 3 (A level)
248
16.1%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
187
12.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
136
8.83%
Total 16+ residents: 1,540

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
412
54.28%
Owns with a mortgage
224
29.51%
Private landlord or letting agency
57
7.51%
Other forms of private rent
24
3.16%
Social rents from council
21
2.77%
Total households: 759

Property prices in Caverswall

Median price£295,000
Price per sq ft£279
Sales (last 12 months)16
Typical range (middle 50%)£260K – £455K

Based on 16 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 (about £279 per square foot) in Caverswall area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £720,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Caverswall over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£429,000£324
Semi-Detached3£265,000£316
Terraced3£155,000£226

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Caverswall

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caverswall.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£255,000£206,000£87,000
2017£350,000£207,475
2018£345,000£219,000£282,500
2019£265,000£250,000£125,000
2020£259,250£160,000£137,500
2021£325,000£255,000£187,500
2022£410,000£230,000£200,000
2023£470,000£202,500£207,500
2024£438,000£275,000£155,000
2025£429,000£255,000£213,500
2026£495,000£130,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Caverswall.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caverswall.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£219£177£133
2017£257£167
2018£242£174£192
2019£190£215£159
2020£212£154£151
2021£279£201£211
2022£270£204£236
2023£313£213£229
2024£310£211£183
2025£280£270£227
2026£244
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Caverswall.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Caverswall

Is Caverswall safe?

Caverswall records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Caverswall?

The median sale price in Caverswall is £295,000 (about £279 per square foot) based on 16 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Caverswall?

Caverswall has 4 primary schools (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Caverswall?

Caverswall scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Caverswall sits around rank 17,616 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Caverswall?

The average household income in Caverswall is around £48,909 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Caverswall?

Caverswall is represented by 1 elected councillor: Paul Roberts (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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.