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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

ST162QQ

Forebridge

ST169SD

Forebridge

ST162HS

Greengate Street

ST163AL

Chell Road

ST174BW

White Lion Street

ST174LP

Lichfield Road

ST162JW

Malt Mill Lane

ST174JU

Lichfield Road

ST162JT

Malt Mill Lane

ST162QR

Earl Street

ST162NG

Eastgate Street

ST163AA

South Walls

ST174GU

Forebridge

ST162JA

Greengate Street

ST174BT

Garden Street

ST162BP

Princes Street

ST174AH

Wolverhampton Road

ST162GH

Newport Road

ST169ZQ

Forebridge

ST174DA

Wolverhampton Road

ST174FH

Fieldhouse Way

ST174BN

Bailey Street

ST169SF

Forebridge

ST169ZT

Forebridge

ST174DS

Sabine Street

ST174DX

Forebridge

ST169TA

Forebridge

ST174AG

New Garden Street

ST174FY

Campanula Close

ST162JL

Market Square

ST163AE

North Walls

ST162EX

Newport Road

ST162LT

Eastgate Street

ST162NT

Gaolgate Street

ST174LW

Lichfield Road

ST174FU

Hornbeam Way

ST174AJ

Parkers Croft Road

ST174NA

St George's Road

ST162TX

Eastgate Street

ST169SW

Forebridge

ST162BZ

Mount Street

ST162QB

Broad Eye

ST162LU

Greengate Street

ST169SQ

Forebridge

ST174GE

Juniper Gardens

ST174DF

Wolverhampton Road

ST162JU

Salter Street

ST174FR

Delphinium Place

ST162HN

Greengate Street

ST174FE

Abberley Grove

ST174DE

Alexandra Road

ST174FQ

Chetwynd Court

ST174DP

Salt Avenue

ST169TB

Forebridge

ST169SH

Forebridge

ST162LG

Martin Street

ST174AW

Wolverhampton Road

ST174ER

Lichfield Road

ST162JE

Greengate Street

ST163PT

Riverside

ST169ST

Forebridge

ST162AA

Railway Street

ST163AD

North Walls

ST162BQ

Gaolgate Street

ST174AU

Friars Terrace

ST162LL

Tipping Street

ST163TA

Lammascote Road

ST162AD

Hunters Row

ST162DH

Tipping Street

ST163ED

Cope Street

ST174AD

The Brooklands

ST174QL

Queensville Avenue

ST169SU

Forebridge

ST174AT

Telegraph Street

ST162HT

Greengate Street

ST174DG

Meyrick Road

ST174AX

Friars Garden

ST162BN

Gaolgate Street

ST162JB

Greengate Street

ST174BS

Wolverhampton Road

ST162LA

St Martin's Place

ST162BA

Crabbery Street

ST163ET

Forebridge

ST174PW

Forebridge

ST174DB

New Garden Street

ST162NS

Eastgate Street

ST169SN

Forebridge

ST162ND

Avarne Place

ST162JP

Market Square

ST169SX

Forebridge

ST174AN

Orchard Street

ST174FX

Peony Court

ST174GD

Clematis Drive

ST174LL

Lichfield Road

ST174GT

Acer Place

ST162BT

Princes Street

ST162DB

Broad Street

ST162DJ

Chapel Street

ST169SP

Forebridge

ST174AS

Wolverhampton Road

Data Sources

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