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About

Common ward sits on the eastern edge of Stafford town centre, primarily a residential area with a mix of housing from Victorian terraces to modern developments. It is bordered by the River Sow to the west and contains several local parks and green spaces, including Victoria Park. The ward is served by its own community centre and is within walking distance of the main retail and transport hubs of the town centre.

A notable local landmark is the former IBM site, a significant employer in the town's history, which has been redeveloped for housing. The area is also home to Stafford Cricket Club's ground. Residential streets are generally quiet, with good access to primary schools and everyday amenities, creating a settled neighbourhood close to the town's core facilities.

Area overview

On average Common has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 145 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Common is £46,472 per year. There are 2 schools in Common: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Common is home to around 4,527 people, with a population density of about 2,220.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
145
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
28%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Common Population
4,527
Population density
2,220.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
68.7(+80%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.84(+127%)
Public order
20.54(+237%)
Other theft
15.68(+174%)
Criminal damage and arson
14.14(+97%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,768
83.22%
Other White
344
7.6%
Indian
72
1.59%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
53
1.17%
Other
35
0.77%
Total population: 4,528

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,063
27.99%
No qualifications
773
20.35%
Level 3 (A level)
673
17.72%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
554
14.59%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
391
10.29%
Total 16+ residents: 3,798

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
630
27.33%
Owns with a mortgage
568
24.64%
Other social rented
456
19.78%
Owns outright
440
19.09%
Social rents from council
141
6.12%
Total households: 2,305

Property prices in Common

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £150,000 in Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £375,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Common 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 Common over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£275,000
Flats10£122,500
Semi-Detached8£185,000
Terraced24£161,000

10 years median price trend in Common

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Common.

All postcodes in Common

ST162PE

Greyfriars Place

ST163BU

Marston Road

ST163EQ

Common Road

ST161GB

Dairy Crest

ST163BY

Marston Road

ST163GB

Marston Road Trading Park

ST163HB

Victoria Terrace

ST162ST

Frank Foley Way

ST163EH

Common Road

ST162RH

Rowley Street

ST163DQ

Common Road

ST163DZ

Romford Road

ST163PU

Wogan Street

ST163YU

Peter James Court

ST161NE

Glebe Avenue

ST161NG

Walden Avenue

ST163BN

Abbots Walk

ST163BX

Marston Road

ST163EB

Stone Road

ST163HE

Peel Terrace

ST162RF

Greyfriars Business Park

ST163AY

Fancy Walk

ST161NA

Jacobs Croft

ST163DJ

St Albans Court

ST163TB

Hopton Court

ST161NH

Moorfields

ST161NN

Fernwood

ST161NR

North Avenue

ST162RG

Greyfriars

ST163BE

New Street

ST163DD

Bellasis Street

ST163DA

Cooperative Street

ST163EA

Common Road Industrial Estate

ST162RA

Eccleshall Road

ST161RN

Coppice Way

ST163EJ

Arden Walk

ST162RJ

George Street

ST163AZ

Fancy Walk

ST163BQ

Marsh Street

ST163DP

St Albans Road

ST163HR

Carver Road

ST163BW

Fancy Walk

ST163YX

Peter James Court

ST161NS

Stone Road

ST162RW

North Place

ST163YA

Sandon Mews

ST163DG

Common Road

ST163DT

St Albans Road

ST163EY

Shepherds Bush Street

ST163BG

Marsh Street

ST163DS

Co-Operative Street

ST163BS

Marston Road

ST163HA

Victoria Terrace

ST162RQ

Stone Road

ST162RY

Greyfriars

ST162FA

Greyfriars Way

ST162RS

Stone Road

ST163EU

Common

ST161NT

Stone Road

ST163EW

Albert Terrace

ST163UF

Astonfields Road

ST162TA

Stone Road

ST161NP

North Avenue

ST163DN

Aston Terrace

ST163HZ

Marston Grove

ST161NQ

Moorfields

ST162RB

Stone Road

ST163DH

Field Place

ST163LE

Hopton Court

ST163DX

Aston Terrace

ST163EL

Drummond Road

ST163LD

Hopton Court

ST162RR

Lime Tree Avenue

ST162SA

Greyfriars

ST162RL

Stone Road

ST163DE

Marston Road

ST163HJ

Drummond Road

ST163ES

Sandon Road

ST161ND

Stone Road

ST163EX

Albert Terrace

ST161RL

Old School Drive

ST163HU

Homestead Court

ST161NJ

North Avenue

ST162SJ

Nursery Lane

ST163BH

Arden Walk

ST163DR

St Albans Road Industrial Estate

ST163HG

Sandon Road

ST163UG

Astonfields Road

ST163BB

Friar Street

ST163HX

Yarlet Croft

ST163GY

Marsh Street

ST163UL

Hopton Court

ST162SL

Eccleshall Road

ST161NW

Taplin Close

ST163DU

Common

ST163HD

Peel Terrace

ST161RE

Balfour Grove

ST161NL

Newland Avenue

ST162RN

Sherwood Court

ST163BP

Carver Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.