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About

Forebridge is a residential ward located in Stafford, a historic market town in Staffordshire. The area is primarily made up of housing, with a mix of detached, semi-detached, and terraced properties. It sits close to the town centre, providing easy access to shops, schools, and local amenities. The River Sow runs nearby, offering green spaces and walking paths for residents.

The ward has good transport links, with Stafford railway station within walking distance, connecting to major cities like Birmingham and Manchester. Forebridge also includes some commercial areas, with small businesses and convenience stores serving the community. The area retains a quiet, suburban feel while benefiting from its proximity to Stafford’s town centre.

Area overview

On average Forebridge has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 301 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 16.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Forebridge is £41,198 per year. There are 3 schools in Forebridge: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good).

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

301

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Forebridge Population

3,651

Population density

1,753.6 per km²

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

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 72 recent sales, the median property price is £184,500 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	4	£375,000	£245,000	£305,000	£427,500	£445,500
Flats	22	£157,250	£76,500	£111,438	£175,250	£199,253
Semi-Detached	11	£220,000	£171,250	£195,500	£240,000	£320,498
Terraced	35	£185,000	£134,250	£162,500	£213,750	£265,000

10 years median price trend in Forebridge

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

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

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