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Doxey & Castletown

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About

Doxey & Castletown is a residential ward located to the northwest of Stafford town centre. The area is primarily characterised by housing estates, with a mix of post-war and more modern developments. It is bordered by the West Coast Main Line railway and the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, which historically influenced its growth. Local amenities include several schools, community centres, and shops serving the neighbourhood's needs.

The ward includes the distinct areas of Doxey, a former village absorbed into the town, and Castletown, named for a now-demolished house. A notable local feature is the large Doxey Marshes nature reserve, a significant wetland habitat that provides a green corridor for wildlife. The area's proximity to both the railway line and the M6 motorway offers strong transport links for residents commuting into Stafford or further afield.

Area overview

On average Doxey & Castletown has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 241 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.5× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 26.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Doxey & Castletown is £48,780 per year. There are 2 schools in Doxey & Castletown: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Doxey & Castletown is home to around 4,231 people, with a population density of about 2,041.4 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
241
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
26.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Doxey & Castletown Population
4,231
Population density
2,041.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
112.03(+189%)
Anti-social behaviour
50.82(+372%)
Shoplifting
43.02(+394%)
Public order
35.93(+493%)
Criminal damage and arson
23.64(+224%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,652
86.29%
Other White
154
3.64%
Indian
70
1.65%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
67
1.58%
African
43
1.02%
Total population: 4,232

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,064
31.81%
Level 3 (A level)
639
19.1%
No qualifications
552
16.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
494
14.77%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
350
10.46%
Total 16+ residents: 3,345

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
521
27.49%
Owns outright
457
24.12%
Other social rented
398
21%
Private landlord or letting agency
341
17.99%
Social rents from council
100
5.28%
Total households: 1,895

Property prices in Doxey & Castletown

Median price£238,750
Price per sq ft£262
Sales (last 12 months)40
Typical range (middle 50%)£192K – £345K

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £238,750 (about £262 per square foot) in Doxey & Castletown area, with individual transactions ranging from £67,000 up to £450,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Doxey & Castletown over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£345,000£266
Semi-Detached15£203,500£270
Terraced4£166,500£208
Flats2£103,500£205

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Doxey & Castletown

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Doxey & Castletown.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£250,000£138,000£156,375
2017£251,000£152,500£133,000
2018£267,500£150,500£120,000
2019£283,995£157,000£120,500
2020£295,000£167,500£131,500
2021£273,750£175,000£160,000
2022£305,000£175,000£162,500
2023£343,000£192,500£160,000
2024£315,000£192,500£140,500
2025£318,000£208,500£171,500
2026£385,000£207,500£178,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Doxey & Castletown.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Doxey & Castletown.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£189£179£172
2017£205£183£163
2018£209£213£184
2019£205£206£163
2020£197£189£174
2021£231£185£183
2022£259£232£202
2023£260£250£208
2024£255£242£202
2025£261£249£210
2026£265£254£218
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Doxey & Castletown.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Doxey & Castletown in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Doxey & Castletown

Is Doxey & Castletown safe?

Doxey & Castletown records about 241 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Doxey & Castletown?

The median sale price in Doxey & Castletown is £238,750 (about £262 per square foot) based on 40 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Doxey & Castletown?

Doxey & Castletown has 2 primary schools. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Doxey & Castletown?

Doxey & Castletown scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Doxey & Castletown sits around rank 11,679 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Doxey & Castletown?

The average household income in Doxey & Castletown is around £48,780 per year, and 26% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Doxey & Castletown?

Doxey & Castletown is represented by 1 elected councillor: Tony Pearce (Green Party).

All postcodes in Doxey & Castletown

ST161FN

Moss Close

ST161ES

Marsland Road

ST162TW

Ebony Close

ST161UF

Aston Bank

ST162BH

Riverbank Mews

ST161FU

Widgeons Rest

ST162EH

North Castle Street

ST161UU

Doxey

ST161ED

The Crescent

ST161EJ

Greensome Lane

ST161HD

Mossvale Grove

ST162FB

Castle View

ST162TR

Timberfield Road

ST161FG

Campion Grove

ST161FS

Moorhen Grove

ST161FQ

Sandpiper Drive

ST162EA

Railway Street

ST161FT

Plover Green

ST161UY

Burnett Court

ST161JT

Greensome Lane

ST161EF

The Drive

ST161EN

Conway Road

ST161EP

Greensome Close

ST161FR

Teal Walk

ST161EQ

Doxey

ST161EY

Grassmere Hollow

ST161FW

Whimbrel Park

ST161FL

Cardinal Way

ST161UX

Barley Court

ST161EX

Greensome Crescent

ST162ER

Baxter Green

ST162TS

Mahogany Drive

ST161UR

Sutton Drive

ST161EU

Greensome Lane

ST162EB

Castle Street

ST161EG

Doxey

ST162TT

Blackberry Lane

ST161HQ

Aston Bank

ST162DT

Derby Street

ST161DT

Greensome Court

ST162AF

Victoria Road

ST161HG

Doxey

ST162TU

Spruce Way

ST161HL

Doxey Fields

ST161XR

Speedwell Rise

ST161GL

Valerian Drive

ST162DS

Railway Street

ST161FX

Lapwing Place

ST161XP

The Ridgeway

ST162DZ

Peel Street

ST161HW

Marsland Close

ST162EW

Doxey Road

ST161EB

Doxey

ST161HB

Gorsebrook Leys

ST161EW

Conway Road

ST161US

Fern Drive

ST161XN

Brooklime Gardens

ST161HF

Greensome Lane

ST161ER

Doxey

ST161UT

Rye Court

ST162EG

Jerningham Street

ST161FH

Aster Drive

ST161DU

Coventry Court

ST161HJ

Doxey Fields

ST162DY

Railway Street

ST162DW

South Street

ST161HN

Ashley Close

ST161XD

Romney Drive

ST161DG

Broad Meadow Croft

ST162DU

Russell Street

ST162DX

South Street

ST161XB

Holbeach Way

ST162EQ

North Castle Street

ST161HH

Doxey Fields

ST161FY

Doxey

ST161FE

Reed Drive

ST161JS

Doxey

ST162ED

Castle Street

ST161FF

Purslane Close

ST161FZ

The Drive

ST162TP

Rosewood Gardens

ST161FJ

Valerian Drive

ST161EE

Doxey

ST162EE

Castle View

ST161XA

Chetney Close

ST161XE

Walland Grove

ST161HA

Fernleigh Gardens

ST161HE

Greensome Lane

ST161EZ

Riversmeade Way

ST161EL

Bradbury Rise

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.