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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, about 22% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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. The median sale price in Highfields & Burton Manor is £180,000 (around £217 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £143,000 and £197,500. There are 5 schools in Highfields & Burton Manor: 4 primary (1 Outstanding and 3 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

Median price: £180,000
Price per sq ft: £217
Sales (last 12 months): 55
Typical range (middle 50%): £143K – £198K

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £217 per square foot) in Highfields & Burton Manor area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,500 up to £355,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Highfields & Burton Manor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached5£232,500£332
Semi-Detached27£185,000£234
Terraced20£171,750£194
Flats3£85,000£116

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Highfields & Burton Manor

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highfields & Burton Manor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£168,000£66,000£119,500£109,000
2017£158,000—£127,500£118,500
2018£180,000£58,500£136,250£126,500
2019£179,975£89,000£133,000£124,000
2020£210,000—£145,000£132,500
2021£235,000£75,000£150,000£145,000
2022£246,609£69,440£174,500£163,000
2023£266,250£85,000£172,000£160,000
2024£232,500£155,000£176,000£169,000
2025£248,750£75,000£191,000£162,500
2026£270,000£74,250£185,000£175,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highfields & Burton Manor.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highfields & Burton Manor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£193£86£157£136
2017£189—£161£130
2018£190£84£158£149
2019£219£131£164£143
2020£213—£174£152
2021£239£101£190£173
2022£228£118£214£210
2023£235£142£211£184
2024£266£182£214£202
2025£266£131£214£188
2026£347£116£246£215
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highfields & Burton Manor.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Highfields & Burton Manor in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Stafford district.

Band A£1,535
Band B£1,791
Band C£2,047
Band D£2,303
Band E£2,814
Band F£3,326
Band G£3,838
Band H£4,605

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