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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. The median sale price in Forsbrook is £211,250 (around £247 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £175,844 and £253,000. There are 3 schools in Forsbrook: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 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

Deprivation level

3/10

Income level

5/10

Connectivity

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Area Profile

Forsbrook Population

5,072

Population density

940.4 per km²

Crime

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

British

4,917

96.96%

Indian

0.39%

Other Asian

0.34%

Irish

0.34%

Other White

0.34%

Total population: 5,071

Economics

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

Owns outright

1,156

52.03%

Owns with a mortgage

731

32.9%

Private landlord or letting agency

179

8.06%

Other social rented

2.88%

Other forms of private rent

2.12%

Total households: 2,222

Property prices in Forsbrook

Median price: £211,250

Price per sq ft: £247

Sales (last 12 months): 58

Typical range (middle 50%): £176K – £253K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £211,250 (about £247 per square foot) in Forsbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £117,500 up to £565,000.

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.
Type	Sales	Median	£/sq ft	P5	P25	P75	P95
Detached	12	£332,500	£274	£189,000	£273,000	£431,250	£529,250
Semi-Detached	33	£212,500	£247	£155,300	£180,000	£232,000	£314,200
Terraced	11	£175,000	£204	£123,750	£156,450	£197,500	£220,000
Flats	2	£125,000	£172	£120,500	£122,500	£127,500	£129,500

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Forsbrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forsbrook.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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	£218,000	£174,300
2026	£347,500	£212,500	£123,750

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Forsbrook.
Year	Detached	Semi-Detached	Terraced
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	£279	£237	£205
2026	£232	£246	£135

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Staffordshire Moorlands district.

Band A£1,559

Band B£1,819

Band C£2,078

Band D£2,338

Band E£2,858

Band F£3,377

Band G£3,897

Band H£4,676

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Forsbrook ward.

Local councillors

Ian Herdman

Forsbrook - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Marc Durose

Forsbrook - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Tony Holmes

Forsbrook - Elected 4 May 2023

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About

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Area Profile

Crime

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Demographics

Ethnic groups

Economics

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Housing

Housing tenure

Property prices in Forsbrook

Prices by property typelast 12 months

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Forsbrook

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Council Tax Bands

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