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Highfields & Burton Manor

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About

Highfields & Burton Manor sits on the northern edge of Stafford town centre, primarily comprising residential estates built from the mid-20th century onwards. The area is bordered by the River Sow to the west and the A518 road to the north, creating a distinct boundary. Housing is a mix of semi-detached and detached homes, with several local parks and green spaces interspersed throughout the neighbourhoods. The layout is functional, with schools and local shops serving the community's daily needs.

A notable landmark is the Burton Manor Hotel, a converted Victorian manor house set within its own grounds, which adds a historical point of reference. The area provides direct access to the town's retail and transport links while maintaining a quieter, suburban character. Residents benefit from proximity to Stafford's main amenities without being in the immediate urban centre. The local road network facilitates easy movement in and out of the wider borough.

Area overview

On average Highfields & Burton Manor has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Highfields & Burton Manor is £42,831 per year. There are 5 schools in Highfields & Burton Manor: 4 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Highfields & Burton Manor is home to around 7,733 people, with a population density of about 4,432.3 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
76
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
38.8%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Highfields & Burton Manor Population
7,733
Population density
4,432.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47.46(+23%)
Anti-social behaviour
13.58(+26%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.21(-15%)
Public order
6.21(+2%)
Shoplifting
4.53(-48%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,744
87.19%
Other White
414
5.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
133
1.72%
African
52
0.67%
Caribbean
52
0.67%
Total population: 7,735

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
1,399
22.73%
Level 4+ (Degree)
1,316
21.38%
Level 3 (A level)
1,091
17.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,053
17.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
749
12.17%
Total 16+ residents: 6,154

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
969
27.96%
Owns outright
844
24.35%
Owns with a mortgage
798
23.02%
Private landlord or letting agency
382
11.02%
Social rents from council
371
10.7%
Total households: 3,466

Property prices in Highfields & Burton Manor

Based on 60 recent sales, the median property price is £179,000 in Highfields & Burton Manor area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £420,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Highfields & Burton Manor 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 Highfields & Burton Manor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached9£250,000
Flats1£100,000
Semi-Detached29£189,000
Terraced21£165,000

10 years median price trend in Highfields & Burton Manor

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highfields & Burton Manor.

All postcodes in Highfields & Burton Manor

ST179NG

Hesketh Road

ST179TJ

Sycamore Lane

ST179PF

John Amery Drive

ST179QQ

Burton Manor Road

ST179UU

West Way

ST179NF

Hesketh Road

ST179DQ

Brook Glen Road

ST179ZE

Hesketh Road

ST179NS

Morton Road

ST179AT

Torridge Drive

ST179UE

Wordsworth Avenue

ST179TQ

Conifer Grove

ST179RN

Norfolk Way

ST179SP

Keats Avenue

ST179RW

Matthews Road

ST179NL

John Amery Drive

ST179RZ

Greenwood Grove

ST179SU

Surrey Road

ST179SA

Bagots Oak

ST179RP

Barnes Road

ST179TX

Auden Way

ST179XR

West Way

ST179TZ

Wordsworth Avenue

ST179YR

Oak Tree Close

ST179RQ

Barnes Road

ST179NP

Malcolm Road

ST179EH

Merrivale Road

ST179YX

Betjeman Walk

ST179FD

Lilleshall Way

ST179EE

Merrivale Road

ST179ND

Hesketh Road

ST179TS

Chaucer Road

ST179DJ

Rising Brook

ST179LT

Burton Square

ST179ZF

Hesketh Road

ST179EG

Merrivale Road

ST179WN

Watts Close

ST179GB

Dryburgh Close

ST179DS

Hawksmoor Road

ST179QW

Burton Manor Road

ST179RL

Barnes Road

ST179WL

Landor Way

ST179SZ

Tennyson Road

ST179TW

Milton Grove

ST179PS

Uplands Road

ST179FY

Melrose Avenue

ST179DR

Hawksmoor Road

ST179FB

Milton Grove

ST179EN

Merrivale Road

ST179TE

Harmony Green

ST179EF

Laurel Grove

ST179QH

Manor Green

ST179FZ

Whitby Close

ST179PN

Southfields Road

ST179XU

West Way

ST179EJ

Merrivale Road

ST179EU

Rampion Court

ST179LY

Merrey Road

ST179PH

Bursley Close

ST179FW

Kirkstall Avenue

ST179UA

Cowley Close

ST179SG

Shaw Gardens

ST179TF

The Spinney

ST179SF

Stevenson Drive

ST179AX

Dart Avenue

ST179FL

Cape Avenue

ST179SY

Tennyson Road

ST179PJ

Hambridge Close

ST179PG

John Amery Drive

ST179PX

Shannon Road

ST179TU

Wordsworth Avenue

ST179PU

Crinan Grove

ST179QA

Dunster Close

ST179LB

Kendal Close

ST179PQ

Turnhill Close

ST179JY

Carisbrooke Drive

ST179LP

Taylor Walk

ST179DT

Hawksmoor Road

ST179NT

Steadman Crescent

ST179RY

St Andrews Road

ST179ZG

Hesketh Road

ST179DH

Rising Brook

ST179UY

West Way

ST179YU

Castle Acre

ST179QD

Lexington Green

ST179DF

Brook Glen Road

ST179TB

Hardy Road

ST179SX

Coleridge Drive

ST179PR

Burton Manor Road

ST179PP

Devon Way

ST179RH

St Davids Road

ST179NA

John Amery Drive

ST179RG

Barnes Road

ST179NJ

John Amery Drive

ST179QJ

Burton Manor Road

ST179NR

Morton Road

ST179GA

Furness Grove

ST179XT

West Way

ST179PW

Oxbarn Road

ST179NQ

John Amery Drive

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.