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About

Forebridge is a residential ward situated directly south of Stafford town centre, separated by the River Sow. Its housing consists primarily of interwar and post-war terraced and semi-detached homes, alongside some modern infill developments. The area functions largely as a commuter base, with good pedestrian access to the central retail and business districts across Victoria Park.

The ward is defined by its waterways, containing the confluence of the River Sow and the smaller River Penk. This gives the area a distinct, slightly secluded character within the town. Green spaces like Kingsmead Marsh offer wetland walks, while the historic St. Thomas' Church, rebuilt in the 1840s, sits near the ancient crossing point of the River Sow.

Area overview

On average Forebridge has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 366 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Forebridge is £45,563 per year. There are 3 schools in Forebridge: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Forebridge is home to around 3,651 people, with a population density of about 1,753.6 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
366
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
16.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Forebridge Population
3,651
Population density
1,753.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
171.46(+348%)
Shoplifting
81.35(+830%)
Anti-social behaviour
60.53(+433%)
Public order
58.34(+858%)
Other theft
33.42(+483%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,030
83.01%
Other White
230
6.3%
Indian
47
1.29%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
44
1.21%
African
44
1.21%
Total population: 3,650

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,123
36.38%
Level 3 (A level)
541
17.53%
No qualifications
476
15.42%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
444
14.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
288
9.33%
Total 16+ residents: 3,087

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
644
33.56%
Owns outright
443
23.08%
Owns with a mortgage
431
22.46%
Other social rented
282
14.7%
Other forms of private rent
55
2.87%
Total households: 1,919

Property prices in Forebridge

Based on 88 recent sales, the median property price is £200,000 in Forebridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Forebridge 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 Forebridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached8£347,500
Flats18£147,250
Semi-Detached23£233,000
Terraced39£190,000

10 years median price trend in Forebridge

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

All postcodes in Forebridge

ST163ED

Cope Street

ST169TD

Forebridge

ST162NR

Gaolgate Street

ST169ZT

Forebridge

ST162AX

Mill Street

ST162DJ

Chapel Street

ST162ND

Avarne Place

ST174DJ

Ingestre Road

ST174JX

Lichfield Road

ST174LT

St Leonards Avenue

ST162DE

Broad Street

ST162JL

Market Square

ST169ST

Forebridge

ST174LN

Green Hall

ST162LG

Martin Street

ST162LJ

Eastgate Street

ST174FY

Campanula Close

ST169TB

Forebridge

ST163ET

Forebridge

ST162AA

Railway Street

ST162DQ

Eastgate Street

ST162LF

Martin Street

ST162NQ

Eastgate Street

ST174QL

Queensville Avenue

ST162QB

Broad Eye

ST169SU

Forebridge

ST174DP

Salt Avenue

ST174FR

Delphinium Place

ST162BZ

Mount Street

ST162EZ

Newport Road

ST162JB

Greengate Street

ST174FS

Geranium Row

ST174LG

Lichfield Road

ST163AL

Chell Road

ST169SD

Forebridge

ST169SL

Forebridge

ST174BU

Garden Place

ST174FE

Abberley Grove

ST174LY

Christopher Terrace

ST162BG

Gaolgate Street

ST162HZ

Greengate Street

ST162DB

Broad Street

ST162HU

Greengate Walk

ST162JE

Greengate Street

ST174BN

Bailey Street

ST174LR

Hawthorn Way

ST174US

The Oval

ST162BD

Market Square

ST169SS

Forebridge

ST174DH

Wolverhampton Road

ST169TE

Forebridge

ST162HP

Greengate Street

ST162QR

Earl Street

ST163WB

Riverway

ST162AH

Mill Street

ST162JH

Gaolgate Street

ST162LN

Tipping Street

ST174DQ

Talbot Road

ST174DU

Lawrence Street

ST174SD

The Oval

ST162HF

Newport Road

ST162LP

Cope Street

ST162QZ

Mill Bank

ST169SA

Forebridge

ST169SH

Forebridge

ST174AH

Wolverhampton Road

ST174AX

Friars Garden

ST169SR

Forebridge

ST169SW

Forebridge

ST162BN

Gaolgate Street

ST162JA

Greengate Street

ST162LB

Martin Street

ST174DX

Forebridge

ST162AR

St Marys Place

ST163AD

North Walls

ST162LA

St Martin's Place

ST162QP

Tenterbanks

ST174AG

New Garden Street

ST162AE

Forebridge

ST162BS

Espleys Yard

ST174DE

Alexandra Road

ST174DZ

New Garden Street

ST174FQ

Chetwynd Court

ST162GH

Newport Road

ST174FD

Ranshaw Drive

ST162HB

Newport Road

ST174FP

Sunnyside Way

ST174DA

Wolverhampton Road

ST174GB

Daffodil Street

ST174PW

Forebridge

ST162LD

Forebridge

ST169SZ

Forebridge

ST174SS

Salt Avenue

ST174UE

The Oval

ST174AT

Telegraph Street

ST174LS

Queensville Avenue

ST162NS

Eastgate Street

ST169SE

Forebridge

ST169SY

Forebridge

ST174LQ

The Oval

Data Sources

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