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About

Cellarhead ward is situated in the Staffordshire Moorlands district, primarily comprising the large village of Forsbrook and the smaller settlement of Cellarhead itself. The area is characterised by a mix of residential development and open farmland, with its landscape marked by gentle slopes and hedgerows. It lies just south of the city of Stoke-on-Trent, providing a semi-rural transition from the more urban Potteries conurbation.

The local geography includes the upper reaches of the River Blythe, which flows through the ward. A notable local landmark is the historic Blythe Bridge, a railway viaduct that carries the Crewe to Derby line. The ward's community is served by several local schools and businesses, with its economy having traditional links to both agriculture and the nearby ceramic industries.

Area overview

On average Cellarhead has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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 Cellarhead is £46,409 per year. There are 2 schools in Cellarhead: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Cellarhead is home to around 3,201 people, with a population density of about 1,467.1 per km².

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
3.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Cellarhead Population
3,201
Population density
1,467.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.61(+5%)
Public order
8.43(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.5(-30%)
Other crime
6.87(+232%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.37(-40%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,094
96.63%
Other White
33
1.03%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
13
0.41%
Caribbean
12
0.37%
Irish
11
0.34%
Total population: 3,202

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
685
25%
Level 3 (A level)
539
19.67%
No qualifications
534
19.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
375
13.69%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
263
9.6%
Total 16+ residents: 2,740

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
768
54.86%
Owns with a mortgage
460
32.86%
Private landlord or letting agency
81
5.79%
Other social rented
40
2.86%
Other forms of private rent
26
1.86%
Total households: 1,400

Property prices in Cellarhead

Median price£224,500
Price per sq ft£235
Sales (last 12 months)32
Typical range (middle 50%)£179K – £283K

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £224,500 (about £235 per square foot) in Cellarhead area, with individual transactions ranging from £136,500 up to £675,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Cellarhead over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached11£275,000£266
Terraced2£260,000£222
Semi-Detached19£190,000£234

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Cellarhead

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cellarhead.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£201,950£129,975£145,725
2017£216,475£146,950£135,950
2018£214,950£155,000£182,250
2019£240,000£160,000£172,250
2020£235,000£160,000£145,000
2021£260,000£170,500£120,000
2022£260,000£200,000£175,000
2023£225,000£183,500
2024£290,000£195,000£178,750
2025£263,000£195,000£178,000
2026£300,000£191,000£345,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Cellarhead.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cellarhead.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£196£189£177
2017£216£184£158
2018£212£182£134
2019£192£185£180
2020£230£201£195
2021£249£223£178
2022£251£232£226
2023£243£248
2024£242£224£226
2025£237£231£227
2026£266£260£193
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Cellarhead.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Frequently asked questions about Cellarhead

Is Cellarhead safe?

Cellarhead records about 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Cellarhead?

The median sale price in Cellarhead is £224,500 (about £235 per square foot) based on 32 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Cellarhead?

Cellarhead has 1 primary school (1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Cellarhead?

Cellarhead scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Cellarhead sits around rank 23,746 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 Cellarhead?

The average household income in Cellarhead is around £46,409 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Cellarhead?

Cellarhead is represented by 2 elected councillors: Barbara Aileen Hughes (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Patricia Ann Hughes (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.