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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 155 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
155
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
69.36(+79%)
Anti-social behaviour
26.51(+146%)
Criminal damage and arson
20.54(+182%)
Public order
19.88(+228%)
Other theft
17.45(+207%)
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 52 recent sales, the median property price is £150,750 in Common area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 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
Detached4£277,500
Flats15£120,000
Semi-Detached9£175,000
Terraced24£169,000

10 years median price trend in Common

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

All postcodes in Common

ST162RJ

George Street

ST162RQ

Stone Road

ST161NL

Newland Avenue

ST163BX

Marston Road

ST163HR

Carver Road

ST163HG

Sandon Road

ST163HA

Victoria Terrace

ST161NH

Moorfields

ST163DG

Common Road

ST161NQ

Moorfields

ST163UG

Astonfields Road

ST163DP

St Albans Road

ST163EQ

Common Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.