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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 32 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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
16.17(-58%)
Anti-social behaviour
5(-56%)
Other theft
3.67(-36%)
Vehicle crime
2.35(-64%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.35(-67%)
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

Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Gnosall & Woodseaves area, with individual transactions ranging from £125,000 up to £640,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Gnosall & Woodseaves 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 Gnosall & Woodseaves over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached41£360,000
Semi-Detached25£235,000
Terraced4£162,500

10 years median price trend in Gnosall & Woodseaves

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gnosall & Woodseaves.

Data Sources

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