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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 173 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
173
Deprivation level
5/10
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
82.76(+116%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.79(+189%)
Public order
23.91(+293%)
Shoplifting
20.72(+137%)
Other theft
16.62(+190%)
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%
Other
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 80 recent sales, the median property price is £196,500 in Coton area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £375,000.

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
Detached2£322,500
Flats13£132,500
Semi-Detached31£225,000
Terraced34£194,250

10 years median price trend in Coton

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

All postcodes in Coton

ST163AW

Snow Hill

ST163JJ

Bertelin Road

ST163QU

Ellington Avenue

ST163NU

Shelley Close

ST163QE

Slessor Road

ST163FZ

Wellington Close

ST163JG

Oxford Gardens

ST163AJ

Gaol Road

ST163ZB

Sandon Road

ST162PL

St Patricks Street

ST163PN

Newton Road

ST162PG

Snows Yard

ST162PJ

Foregate Street

ST163GS

Moccasin Way

ST163JD

Oxford Gardens

ST163QS

Beaconside Close

ST163YB

Sandon Road

ST163ZD

Waterside Place

ST162PR

Foregate Street

ST163HL

Sandon Road

ST163NT

Douglas Road West

ST163PR

Corporation Street

ST163YQ

The Haybarn

ST163AU

Back Browning Street

ST163SN

Bertelin Road

ST162QD

Foregate Street

ST163JB

Oxford Gardens

ST163QX

Tedder Road

ST162PN

Crooked Bridge Road

ST163WF

St Georges Parkway

ST163AR

Gaol Road

ST163PA

Prospect Road

ST163PE

Blakiston Street

ST163RB

Tedder Road

ST163WU

Nimrod Avenue

ST163XY

Sandon Road

ST163AG

Corporation Street

ST163WA

Douglas Road West

ST163JQ

Oxford Gardens

ST163JW

Frinton Close

ST163NH

Edison Road

ST163WL

Legend Lane

ST162QY

Foregate Street

ST163FY

Lotus Way

ST163GH

Lloyd Street

ST163HP

Sandon Road

ST163NW

Prospect Road

ST163SX

Coton

ST163UH

Campbell Place

ST163AH

Chapel Terrace

ST163AS

Lloyd Street

ST163QJ

Pike Close

ST163QD

Douglas Road

ST163WP

Patron Grove

ST163HW

Sandon Road

ST163JX

Charnley Road

ST163NB

Lister Road

ST163QN

Newall Avenue

ST163WR

Swift Brook Close

ST163ZF

Tower Place

ST163WZ

Krefeld Green

ST163PB

Cambridge Street

ST163UJ

Campbell Place

ST163AT

Browning Street

ST163NL

Newton Road

ST163JZ

Snow Hill

ST163WG

Shielding Way

ST162NY

Bull Hill

ST163JN

Fonthil Road

ST163LU

Corporation Street

ST163XH

Barras Park

ST163RD

Trenchard Avenue

ST163AF

Sandon Road

ST163JH

Oxford Gardens

ST163JL

Fonthil Road

ST163NR

Douglas Road West

ST163QW

Garrod Square

ST163TD

Banner Walk

ST163UW

Armstrong Avenue

ST163LS

Corporation Street

ST163SU

Brindley Close

ST163AN

Gaol Road

ST163QP

Salmond Avenue

ST163WT

St Georges Parkway

ST163QF

Embry Avenue

ST163EG

Paton Close

ST163NF

Sandyford Street

ST163SZ

Aldrin Close

ST163WY

Newbolt Walk

ST163ZG

St Georges Parkway

ST163JR

Coronation Road

ST163LZ

Corporation Street

ST163SR

Corporation Street

ST163LT

Corporation Street

ST163PD

Sheridan Street

ST162DL

Foregate Street

ST162PX

Foregate Street

ST163HN

Tenby Drive

ST163PF

Smallman Street

ST163SP

Dreieich Close

Data Sources

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