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Featherstone East & Essington

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About

Featherstone East & Essington is a residential area in South Staffordshire, located near the border with Wolverhampton. The area consists of a mix of housing, including detached and semi-detached homes, with some local amenities such as shops and schools. It is well-connected by road, with the A460 and A449 providing links to nearby towns and cities.

The area includes green spaces like Essington Wood and Featherstone Park, offering recreational opportunities for residents. Nearby attractions include the historic Chillington Hall and the South Staffordshire Railway Walk. Featherstone East & Essington has a quiet, suburban feel while remaining close to larger urban centres like Wolverhampton and Cannock.

Area overview

On average Featherstone East & Essington has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 23.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Featherstone East & Essington is £40,300 per year. There are 2 schools in Featherstone East & Essington: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
23%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Featherstone East & Essington Population
6,950
Population density
386.2 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,333
91.11%
Indian
177
2.55%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
100
1.44%
Other White
53
0.76%
Caribbean
49
0.7%
Total population: 6,951

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,055
38.03%
Owns with a mortgage
801
28.88%
Other social rented
610
21.99%
Private landlord or letting agency
182
6.56%
Social rents from council
61
2.2%
Total households: 2,774

Property prices in Featherstone East & Essington

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £282,500 in Featherstone East & Essington area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,000 up to £580,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Featherstone East & Essington 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 Featherstone East & Essington over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached21£368,000
Flats1£134,000
Semi-Detached24£231,250
Terraced12£194,000

10 years median price trend in Featherstone East & Essington

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Featherstone East & Essington.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.