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About

Forsbrook ward lies within the Staffordshire Moorlands district, situated to the east of the city of Stoke-on-Trent. The area is primarily residential, characterised by villages such as Forsbrook itself, along with neighbouring Blythe Bridge and Dilhorne. The landscape features a mix of housing developments and more open, rolling countryside typical of this part of North Staffordshire, with farmland and smaller woodlands defining the edges of the settlements.

A notable local landmark is the historic St. Peter's Church in the village of Forsbrook, which dates back to the 13th century. The ward is served by the Blythe Bridge railway station on the Crewe to Derby line, providing a direct transport link. Local community life often centres around village halls and sports clubs, with the area maintaining a distinct separation from the larger urban conurbation to its west.

Area overview

On average Forsbrook has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 3.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Forsbrook is £48,909 per year. There are 3 schools in Forsbrook: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Forsbrook is home to around 5,072 people, with a population density of about 940.4 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
3.7%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Forsbrook Population
5,072
Population density
940.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
30.76(-21%)
Shoplifting
11.04(+27%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.27(-14%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.31(-13%)
Public order
6.31(+4%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,917
96.96%
Indian
20
0.39%
Other Asian
17
0.34%
Irish
17
0.34%
Other White
17
0.34%
Total population: 5,071

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,153
26.8%
No qualifications
848
19.71%
Level 3 (A level)
793
18.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
599
13.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
430
9.99%
Total 16+ residents: 4,303

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,156
52.03%
Owns with a mortgage
731
32.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
179
8.06%
Other social rented
64
2.88%
Other forms of private rent
47
2.12%
Total households: 2,222

Property prices in Forsbrook

Median price£212,500
Price per sq ft£248
Sales (last 12 months)86
Typical range (middle 50%)£176K – £264K

Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £212,500 (about £248 per square foot) in Forsbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £106,000 up to £860,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Forsbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£320,000£279
Semi-Detached48£210,000£235
Terraced17£175,000£205
Flats2£113,000£161

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Forsbrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forsbrook.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205,000£147,500£121,500
2017£220,000£158,000£123,000
2018£237,000£173,000£149,950
2019£253,900£169,975£107,500
2020£291,500£193,000£140,000
2021£309,995£195,000£170,000
2022£319,745£220,000£205,995
2023£339,995£216,500£145,000
2024£290,000£220,000£195,500
2025£320,000£217,148£174,300
2026£345,000£210,000£117,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forsbrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Forsbrook.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£200£171£159
2017£195£177£177
2018£215£200£185
2019£236£184£143
2020£244£214£186
2021£238£208£173
2022£262£226£229
2023£258£228£206
2024£274£221£200
2025£278£236£205
2026£245£248£135
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Forsbrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Forsbrook in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Forsbrook

Is Forsbrook safe?

Forsbrook records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Forsbrook?

The median sale price in Forsbrook is £212,500 (about £248 per square foot) based on 86 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Forsbrook?

Forsbrook has 2 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good) and 1 secondary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Forsbrook?

Forsbrook scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Forsbrook sits around rank 26,326 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Forsbrook?

The average household income in Forsbrook is around £48,909 per year, and 4% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Forsbrook?

Forsbrook is represented by 3 elected councillors: Ian Herdman (Conservative and Unionist Party), Marc Durose (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Tony Holmes (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Forsbrook

ST119AP

Scarratt Close

ST119NJ

Pinewood Grove

ST119NS

Egerton Close

ST119RS

Jasmine Close

ST119RH

Beechwood Close

ST119FA

Agnes Way

ST119AU

Portland Drive

ST119LT

Elmwood Close

ST119PJ

Barlstone Avenue

ST119NL

Maple Crescent

ST119BP

Churnet Road

ST119DN

Newclose Avenue

ST119AY

Quabbs Lane

ST119AT

York Close

ST119FH

Marshall Lane

ST119DF

Springfield Drive

ST119DW

Meadow Close

ST119AX

Cheadle Road

ST119DB

Greenwood Road

ST119NQ

Cypress Grove

ST119JQ

Millbrook Gardens

ST119DA

Chapel Street

ST119NT

Uttoxeter Road

ST119AR

Bankhouse Road

ST119BJ

Rushton Way

ST119BL

Caverswall Old Road

ST119QG

Stallington Gardens

ST119SD

Blithe View

ST119PU

Bridgwood Road

ST119TG

St Peters Lane

ST119BU

Blythe Road

ST119QD

Cheadle Road

ST119FE

Levison Street

ST119PS

Mount Place

ST119FP

Palmer Way

ST119NW

Woodlands Lane

ST119NB

Ashwood Grove

ST119ND

Uttoxeter Road

ST119AS

Cheadle Road

ST119RP

Clematis Avenue

ST119BG

Caverswall Road

ST119GD

Wilkinson Lane

ST119DP

Brookgate

ST119BS

Dove Road

ST119BQ

Caverswall Old Road

ST119PQ

Ferndale Close

ST119RJ

Poplar Close

ST119HG

Forsbrook

ST119BN

Manifold Road

ST119PX

Brook Close

ST119PL

Crossfield Avenue

ST119DS

East Bank Ride

ST119NX

Elmwood Drive

ST119DL

Dilhorne Road

ST119QA

Uttoxeter Road

ST119DQ

Beverley Crescent

ST119PG

Springcroft

ST119RW

Honeysuckle Avenue

ST119QB

Wesley Street

ST119BT

Penk Road

ST119FY

Salt Avenue

ST119PF

Roseacre Lane

ST119BB

Cheadle Road

ST119DH

Stratford Close

ST102NY

Cheadle Road

ST119DT

Spring Gardens

ST119NF

Laburnum Close

ST102NU

The Boundary

ST119DR

Park End

ST119FL

Moore Way

ST119FJ

Gordon Road

ST119NH

Chestnut Crescent

ST119RR

Ivy Close

ST119BX

Cheadle Road

ST119PY

The Avenue

ST119FD

Travis Way

ST119BY

Chapel Street

ST119PR

Bridgwood Road

ST119SF

Willow Way

ST102NX

The Boundary

ST119BH

Hillside Avenue

ST119SG

Keepers Close

ST119PT

Birch Grove

ST119BZ

Well Street

ST119PP

Blythemount Park

ST119FT

Forsbrook

ST119LZ

Green Lane

ST36HJ

Uttoxeter Road

ST119RN

Lavender Avenue

ST119DJ

Dilhorne Road

ST119AL

Draycott Old Road

ST119NY

Elmwood Drive

ST119NE

Elmwood Drive

ST119NN

Oakdene Close

ST119AW

William Close

ST119NG

Cedar Avenue

ST119HQ

Uttoxeter Road

ST119DE

Cash Heath

ST119PH

Bogs Lane

ST119JR

Uttoxeter Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.