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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 391 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
391
Deprivation level
8/10
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
180.77(+367%)
Shoplifting
82.99(+854%)
Anti-social behaviour
73.95(+587%)
Public order
61.08(+908%)
Criminal damage and arson
35.88(+392%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,030
83.01%
Other White
230
6.3%
Indian
47
1.29%
African
44
1.21%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
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 72 recent sales, the median property price is £208,750 in Forebridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 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
Flats15£137,000
Semi-Detached17£249,950
Terraced33£195,000
Detached7£299,999

10 years median price trend in Forebridge

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

All postcodes in Forebridge

ST169SS

Forebridge

ST163WB

Riverway

ST162BX

Chapel Street

ST162HL

Bridge Street

ST174AE

Middle Friars

ST162AE

Forebridge

ST174UE

The Oval

ST174FG

Felton Close

ST162AQ

Mill Street

ST174LR

Hawthorn Way

ST162JN

Forebridge

ST174AP

Austin Friars

ST174FT

Hollyhock Mews

ST162BD

Market Square

ST174AY

Austin Friars

ST174BY

Wolverhampton Road

ST162AP

Greengate Street

ST174LF

Lichfield Road

ST162FE

Forebridge

ST174LH

The Saplings

ST162LF

Martin Street

ST162DE

Broad Street

ST169SY

Forebridge

ST162LB

Martin Street

ST174LG

Lichfield Road

ST163ZJ

Riverway

ST174DL

Shrewsbury Road

ST162BS

Espleys Yard

ST162AS

St Marys Gate

ST162HQ

Waterfront Way

ST174DQ

Talbot Road

ST169TD

Forebridge

ST174BP

Wolverhampton Road

ST162JH

Gaolgate Street

ST162NQ

Eastgate Street

ST169SB

Forebridge

ST174DJ

Ingestre Road

ST174LN

Green Hall

ST162LR

St Chad's Place

ST162JR

Bank Passage

ST169SE

Forebridge

ST162HP

Greengate Street

ST162DD

Pilgrim Place

ST162AH

Mill Street

ST162DQ

Eastgate Street

ST174BH

The Green

ST174DD

Garden Street

ST162QT

Mill Bank

ST163TJ

Riverway

ST174SD

The Oval

ST174FS

Geranium Row

ST174LE

Lichfield Road

ST162LP

Cope Street

ST169TE

Forebridge

ST174GP

Forebridge

ST162HF

Newport Road

ST174GB

Daffodil Street

ST162HB

Newport Road

ST169SG

Forebridge

ST162BE

Market Square

ST169TH

Forebridge

ST162EZ

Newport Road

ST162AT

St Marys Grove

ST174DR

Stychfields

ST162HJ

Bridge Street

ST169SJ

Forebridge

ST162JZ

Market Street

ST174JZ

Lichfield Road

ST169SZ

Forebridge

ST162BY

Crabbery Street

ST174FZ

Allium Road

ST169SA

Forebridge

ST174AL

Park Street

ST174DT

Siemens Road

ST169TG

Forebridge

ST174DZ

New Garden Street

ST163AB

North Walls

ST174FD

Ranshaw Drive

ST174BE

Cambridge Cottages

ST174LZ

St Georges Road

ST162LJ

Eastgate Street

ST162AR

St Marys Place

ST163ZH

Fairway

ST174FW

Anemone Avenue

ST162LD

Forebridge

ST174LU

Hough Retail Park

ST174FL

Fieldhouse Way

ST162BG

Gaolgate Street

ST162HY

Greengate Street

ST162AX

Mill Street

ST174BU

Garden Place

ST174GX

Forebridge

ST174GG

Whitebeam Way

ST174DW

Salt Avenue

ST169SL

Forebridge

ST162AW

Church Lane

ST162BB

Chapel Street

ST174LJ

Lichfield Road

ST169SR

Forebridge

ST174LS

Queensville Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.