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Gnosall & Woodseaves

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About

The Gnosall & Woodseaves ward is a rural area in Stafford borough, centred around the village of Gnosall and the nearby hamlet of Woodseaves. It lies within the Shropshire Union Canal corridor, with the waterway forming a key part of the local landscape. The area is characterised by agricultural land, scattered farms, and residential properties, serving as a community for both local residents and commuters to larger towns.

The ward's geography includes the canal's long-term mooring basins and the historic Newport Road bridge. Gnosall village provides local services and amenities, with the surrounding countryside featuring public footpaths and bridleways. The area maintains a distinct separation from the more urbanised areas to the east, preserving its pastoral setting amidst the wider borough.

Area overview

On average Gnosall & Woodseaves has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 7.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Gnosall & Woodseaves is £56,921 per year. There are 2 schools in Gnosall & Woodseaves: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Gnosall & Woodseaves is home to around 6,804 people, with a population density of about 86.8 per km².

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
32
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
7.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Gnosall & Woodseaves Population
6,804
Population density
86.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.9(-56%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.14(-52%)
Other theft
3.67(-36%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.23(-56%)
Burglary
2.06(-49%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,524
95.87%
Other White
78
1.15%
Irish
36
0.53%
White and Asian (mixed)
29
0.43%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
28
0.41%
Total population: 6,805

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,148
36.99%
Level 3 (A level)
1,001
17.24%
No qualifications
927
15.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
738
12.71%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
547
9.42%
Total 16+ residents: 5,807

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,406
46.84%
Owns with a mortgage
927
30.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
275
9.16%
Other social rented
193
6.43%
Social rents from council
83
2.76%
Total households: 3,002

Property prices in Gnosall & Woodseaves

Median price£328,000
Price per sq ft£283
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£264K – £470K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £328,000 (about £283 per square foot) in Gnosall & Woodseaves area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £805,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gnosall & Woodseaves over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached45£376,500£280
Terraced5£312,500£271
Semi-Detached23£248,000£290

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gnosall & Woodseaves

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gnosall & Woodseaves.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£303,750£155,750£167,500
2017£308,495£160,000£209,000
2018£320,000£159,000£186,000
2019£266,500£150,000£183,500
2020£311,500£192,500£247,500
2021£346,250£220,000£264,500
2022£400,000£245,000£250,000
2023£350,000£245,000£262,500
2024£326,500£210,000£285,000
2025£362,500£247,500£192,000
2026£347,500£200,500£263,750
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gnosall & Woodseaves.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gnosall & Woodseaves.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£216£195£188
2017£220£199£175
2018£227£219£211
2019£230£216£216
2020£223£200£225
2021£248£239£218
2022£273£246£268
2023£290£273£238
2024£263£272£281
2025£275£277£243
2026£284£288
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gnosall & Woodseaves.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Gnosall & Woodseaves in the last year.

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.