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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
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
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

Ethnic groups

British
3,030
83.01%
Other White
230
6.3%
Indian
47
1.29%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
44
1.21%
African
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 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)

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
Detached8£347,500
Flats16£147,250
Semi-Detached22£236,500
Terraced38£190,000

10 years median price trend in Forebridge

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

Data Sources

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