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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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Forebridge Population

3,651

Population density

1,753.6 per km²

Crime

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

British

3,030

83.01%

Other White

230

6.3%

Indian

1.29%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

1.21%

African

1.21%

Total population: 3,650

Economics

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

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

2.87%

Total households: 1,919

Property prices in Forebridge

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £203,750 in Forebridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £72,000 up to £450,000.

Price distribution per property type (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.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	8	£347,500	£254,500	£312,746	£404,250	£439,500
Flats	16	£147,250	£82,500	£108,750	£185,000	£260,000
Semi-Detached	22	£236,500	£170,375	£219,000	£268,061	£313,500
Terraced	38	£190,000	£139,250	£175,000	£237,500	£270,708

10 years median price trend in Forebridge

All postcodes in Forebridge

ST162QQ

Forebridge

ST169SQ

Forebridge

ST162HT

Greengate Street

ST174DG

Meyrick Road

ST174DT

Siemens Road

ST174LE

Lichfield Road

ST162BY

Crabbery Street

ST162HH

Newport Road

ST163TA

Lammascote Road

ST174AA

Friars Road

ST174AP

Austin Friars

ST174BH

The Green

ST174GG

Whitebeam Way

ST174GP

Forebridge

ST162JR

Forebridge

ST169ZQ

Forebridge

ST174DY

Prestwood Court

ST162AT

St Marys Grove

ST162BE

Forebridge

ST174AW

Wolverhampton Road

ST174AJ

Parkers Croft Road

ST174DL

Shrewsbury Road

ST162AD

Hunters Row

ST163PT

Riverside

ST174AD

The Brooklands

ST174AY

Austin Friars

ST174DF

Wolverhampton Road

ST174DW

Salt Avenue

ST174LZ

St Georges Road

ST162HN

Greengate Street

ST162LZ

Eastgate Street

ST174PR

St Leonards Avenue

ST162AG

Mill Bank

ST162AS

St Marys Gate

ST162HQ

Waterfront Way

ST162JP

Market Square

ST169TG

Forebridge

ST174DB

New Garden Street

ST174BG

Bailey Street

ST174LL

Lichfield Road

ST162DD

Pilgrim Place

ST162BB

Chapel Street

ST162BX

Chapel Street

ST162EX

Newport Road

ST174AS

Wolverhampton Road

ST174BP

Wolverhampton Road

ST162BA

Crabbery Street

ST169SN

Forebridge

ST169SP

Forebridge

ST169SX

Forebridge

ST174BS

Wolverhampton Road

ST174DS

Sabine Street

ST162BT

Princes Street

ST162NG

Eastgate Street

ST174FL

Fieldhouse Way

ST174GD

Clematis Drive

ST162FE

Forebridge

ST163ZH

Fairway

ST162AW

Church Lane

ST169TH

Forebridge

ST174FT

Hollyhock Mews

ST162HY

Greengate Street

ST174FU

Hornbeam Way

ST174LU

Hough Retail Park

ST174GX

Forebridge

ST162BP

Princes Street

ST162JZ

Market Street

ST174FW

Anemone Avenue

ST174JZ

Lichfield Road

ST174LJ

Lichfield Road

ST162LT

Eastgate Street

ST162LY

Eastgate Street

ST174BE

Cambridge Cottages

ST174FH

Fieldhouse Way

ST162AP

Greengate Street

ST162BQ

Gaolgate Street

ST162HL

Bridge Street

ST162JT

Malt Mill Lane

ST162LL

Tipping Street

ST174AE

Middle Friars

ST174ER

Lichfield Road

ST162AQ

Mill Street

ST162JN

Forebridge

ST163AQ

Cope Street

ST174LH

The Saplings

ST163TJ

Riverway

ST169SB

Forebridge

ST162JW

Malt Mill Lane

ST163AB

North Walls

ST163ZJ

Riverway

ST174BW

White Lion Street

ST174BY

Wolverhampton Road

ST174GE

Juniper Gardens

ST162QT

Mill Bank

ST169TA

Forebridge

ST174BT

Garden Street

ST174DN

Salt Road

ST162LR

St Chad's Place

ST174AN

Orchard Street

ST174FZ

Allium Road

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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