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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
7/10
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
44.87(+17%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.54(+10%)
Public order
7.24(+19%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.98(-3%)
Shoplifting
5.95(-32%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,744
87.19%
Other White
414
5.35%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
133
1.72%
Caribbean
52
0.67%
African
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 71 recent sales, the median property price is £179,500 in Highfields & Burton Manor area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 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
Detached13£245,000
Flats2£70,000
Semi-Detached30£189,500
Terraced26£162,750

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

ST179NL

John Amery Drive

ST179SY

Tennyson Road

ST179SZ

Tennyson Road

ST179ZG

Hesketh Road

ST179ZH

Hesketh Road

ST179NP

Malcolm Road

ST179XB

Somerset Road

ST179XP

Coghlan Drive

ST179XT

West Way

ST179NA

John Amery Drive

ST179QN

Hearn Court

ST179TZ

Wordsworth Avenue

ST179WN

Watts Close

ST179DD

Weaver Drive

ST179ZD

Hesketh Road

ST179PW

Oxbarn Road

ST179TD

Aspen Croft

ST179TU

Wordsworth Avenue

ST179DS

Hawksmoor Road

ST179FW

Kirkstall Avenue

ST179SE

Thackeray Walk

ST179UB

Wordsworth Avenue

ST179XU

West Way

ST179FB

Milton Grove

ST179PH

Bursley Close

ST179PU

Crinan Grove

ST179QD

Lexington Green

ST179TH

Linden Close

ST179AT

Torridge Drive

ST179DJ

Rising Brook

ST179EN

Merrivale Road

ST179UP

West Way Green

ST179UY

West Way

ST179EG

Merrivale Road

ST179JY

Carisbrooke Drive

ST179NG

Hesketh Road

ST179QP

Burton Manor Road

ST179RG

Barnes Road

ST179SG

Shaw Gardens

ST179PR

Burton Manor Road

ST179NQ

John Amery Drive

ST179ST

Tennyson Road

ST179TA

Marlowe Road

ST179UU

West Way

ST179SF

Stevenson Drive

ST179RU

Attlee Crescent

ST179SS

Tennyson Road

ST179YZ

Larkin Close

ST179BW

Helford Grove

ST179PY

Elsdon Road

ST179QQ

Burton Manor Road

ST179UD

Burns Avenue

ST179ZE

Hesketh Road

ST179GA

Furness Grove

ST179LX

Merrey Road

ST179PS

Uplands Road

ST179RL

Barnes Road

ST179SX

Coleridge Drive

ST179TS

Chaucer Road

ST179RS

Bagots Oak

ST179DG

Brook Glen Road

ST179DR

Hawksmoor Road

ST179EQ

Maple Grove

ST179ND

Hesketh Road

ST179QL

Manor Square

ST179TW

Milton Grove

ST179UR

Masefield Drive

ST179XA

Somerset Road

ST179FX

Laurel Grove

Data Sources

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