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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 average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 186 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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

Median price£181,000
Price per sq ft£221
Sales (last 12 months)80
Typical range (middle 50%)£138K – £226K

Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £181,000 (about £221 per square foot) in Coton area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £410,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Coton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£322,500£236
Semi-Detached20£223,500£238
Terraced37£189,000£213
Flats19£116,000£205

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Coton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£164,000£128,475£153,500£163,000
2017£330,000£130,750£150,000£157,000
2018£169,500£137,500£149,995£140,000
2019£246,500£132,500£140,000£144,000
2020£320,000£117,000£161,500£140,000
2021£281,250£130,000£175,000£170,000
2022£335,000£145,000£173,000£190,000
2023£335,000£134,000£205,750£183,250
2024£390,000£115,500£215,000£171,250
2025£270,000£123,500£222,000£188,750
2026£375,000£113,000£230,000£189,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Coton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Coton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£173£215£190£163
2017£287£223£172£165
2018£191£236£167£159
2019£201£236£185£164
2020£204£189£177£159
2021£234£207£210£181
2022£226£226£204£213
2023£271£245£218£201
2024£259£231£240£205
2025£239£212£239£210
2026£232£188£232£214
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Coton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

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.