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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

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Forebridge Population

3,651

Population density

1,753.6 per km²

Crime

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

British

3,030

83.01%

Other White

230

6.3%

Indian

1.29%

African

1.21%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

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 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)

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
Flats	15	£137,000	£88,800	£110,000	£177,500	£261,000
Semi-Detached	17	£249,950	£191,500	£228,000	£270,750	£360,000
Terraced	33	£195,000	£127,000	£177,000	£225,000	£266,980
Detached	7	£299,999	£236,000	£262,500	£347,500	£424,500

10 years median price trend in Forebridge

Data Sources

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

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

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