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About

Coton ward lies on the eastern edge of Stafford, bordering open countryside. The area is primarily residential, featuring a mix of housing from different eras, including modern developments and older properties. Its position provides a quieter setting while remaining connected to the town centre. The ward includes local amenities such as schools and community facilities to serve its population.

The area is defined by the River Penk, which flows along its southern boundary. This watercourse shapes the local landscape and provides a natural corridor. Coton includes the grounds of Stafford Cricket Club, a longstanding local institution. The overall character is suburban, with green spaces and playing fields integrated among the housing estates.

Area overview

On average Coton has moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 186 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 21.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Coton is £47,761 per year. There are 1 schools in Coton: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Coton is home to around 8,784 people, with a population density of about 4,159.5 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
186
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
21.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Coton Population
8,784
Population density
4,159.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
87.66(+127%)
Anti-social behaviour
37.23(+246%)
Public order
24.13(+298%)
Shoplifting
22.2(+155%)
Criminal damage and arson
19.35(+165%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,832
77.8%
Other White
480
5.47%
Other Asian
421
4.79%
Indian
234
2.66%
African
111
1.26%
Total population: 8,782

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,190
31.42%
Level 3 (A level)
1,313
18.84%
No qualifications
1,060
15.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,055
15.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
749
10.75%
Total 16+ residents: 6,970

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
944
26.97%
Private landlord or letting agency
860
24.57%
Owns outright
645
18.43%
Other social rented
502
14.34%
Other forms of private rent
393
11.23%
Total households: 3,500

Property prices in Coton

Based on 85 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Coton area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £352,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Coton 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 Coton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£270,000
Flats17£117,000
Semi-Detached28£218,500
Terraced39£195,000

10 years median price trend in Coton

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

All postcodes in Coton

ST163GS

Moccasin Way

ST163SR

Corporation Street

ST163NY

Byron Close

ST163QQ

Elworthy Close

ST163AN

Gaol Road

ST163RA

Tedder Road

ST163RB

Tedder Road

ST163QY

Harris Road

ST163YY

Barras Park

ST163HF

Sandon Road

ST163HP

Sandon Road

ST163PN

Newton Road

ST163NQ

Faraday Road

ST163WD

Harecroft

ST163WL

Legend Lane

ST163QB

Trenchard Avenue

ST162PU

County Road

ST163UH

Campbell Place

ST163NP

Read Avenue

ST162TF

Chell Road

ST163TD

Banner Walk

ST163PE

Blakiston Street

ST163JG

Oxford Gardens

ST163JN

Fonthil Road

ST163FL

Coton

ST163QU

Ellington Avenue

ST163NS

Clement Close

ST163ZD

Waterside Place

ST163QR

Portal Road

ST163HS

Tollgate Drive

ST163JX

Charnley Road

ST163PB

Cambridge Street

ST163AP

Victoria Street

ST163HW

Sandon Road

ST163SN

Bertelin Road

ST163TE

Corporation Street

ST163HN

Tenby Drive

ST162PN

Crooked Bridge Road

ST163WQ

Banner Walk

ST163QH

Trenchard Avenue

ST163JL

Fonthil Road

ST163HL

Sandon Road

ST163AW

Snow Hill

ST163LZ

Corporation Street

ST163YD

Colton Close

ST162QY

Foregate Street

ST163SU

Brindley Close

ST163XU

St Georges Parkway

ST163FX

Sandalwood Drive

ST163WF

St Georges Parkway

ST163UJ

Campbell Place

ST163EG

Paton Close

ST163SD

Helen Sharman Drive

ST163JH

Oxford Gardens

ST163YQ

The Haybarn

ST163HT

Leons Way

ST163EF

Paton Drive

ST163UN

Grissom Close

ST163WN

White Steed Close

ST162PS

Sash Street

ST162PG

Snows Yard

ST163PF

Smallman Street

ST162NY

Bull Hill

ST162PJ

Foregate Street

ST163GH

Lloyd Street

ST163NH

Edison Road

ST163FZ

Wellington Close

ST163ZF

Tower Place

ST162PT

Foregate Street

ST163SP

Dreieich Close

ST163AU

Back Browning Street

ST163NW

Prospect Road

ST163FY

Lotus Way

ST163YZ

St Georges Parkway

ST163NG

Edison Road

ST163WT

St Georges Parkway

ST163UW

Armstrong Avenue

ST163LY

Corporation Street

ST163NZ

Prospect Road

ST163ZG

St Georges Parkway

ST163JJ

Bertelin Road

ST163ND

Edison Road

ST163NE

Crooked Bridge Road

ST163NR

Douglas Road West

ST163ZB

Sandon Road

ST163NA

Lister Road

ST163SZ

Aldrin Close

ST163QN

Newall Avenue

ST163XH

Barras Park

ST163JD

Oxford Gardens

ST163ST

Brunel Close

ST163YG

Portal Road

ST163QW

Garrod Square

ST162NZ

Foregate Street

ST163NU

Shelley Close

ST162PR

Foregate Street

ST163LU

Corporation Street

ST163WY

Newbolt Walk

ST163NF

Sandyford Street

ST163ZL

Wheeldon Close

Data Sources

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