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Highfields & Western Downs

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About

Highfields & Western Downs ward lies on the western edge of Stafford, characterised by residential neighbourhoods and areas of open land. The ward includes the distinct communities of Highfields and the Western Downs area, which features newer housing developments. It is bordered by the River Penk to the north and the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, which runs along its southern boundary, providing linear routes for walking and cycling.

A notable local feature is the expansive playing fields and sports facilities associated with Stafford Rugby Club and other community clubs. The area includes the grounds of the former Highfields School, with significant green space integrated into the residential layout. Transport links are provided by the A518 road, which connects the ward to Stafford town centre and wider road networks to the west.

Area overview

On average Highfields & Western Downs has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 104 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 32.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Highfields & Western Downs is £48,955 per year. There are 3 schools in Highfields & Western Downs: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Highfields & Western Downs is home to around 6,890 people, with a population density of about 4,638.7 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
32.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Highfields & Western Downs Population
6,890
Population density
4,638.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.78(+54%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.29(+61%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.05(+68%)
Public order
10.3(+69%)
Shoplifting
7.4(-15%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,012
87.29%
Other White
378
5.49%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
98
1.42%
African
57
0.83%
Indian
52
0.76%
Total population: 6,887

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,355
24.16%
No qualifications
1,189
21.2%
Level 3 (A level)
1,009
17.99%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
924
16.47%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
664
11.84%
Total 16+ residents: 5,609

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
881
28.23%
Other social rented
773
24.77%
Owns with a mortgage
756
24.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
357
11.44%
Social rents from council
267
8.55%
Total households: 3,121

Property prices in Highfields & Western Downs

Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £193,000 in Highfields & Western Downs area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £462,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Highfields & Western Downs 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 & Western Downs over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached18£259,000
Flats1£65,000
Semi-Detached26£181,250
Terraced14£164,000

10 years median price trend in Highfields & Western Downs

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highfields & Western Downs.

All postcodes in Highfields & Western Downs

ST179RY

St Andrews Road

ST179YX

Betjeman Walk

ST161DN

Castle Bank

ST179QZ

Kentish Close

ST179SW

Alder Grove

ST179UW

Beaumont Gardens

ST179XS

West Way

ST179XX

Averill Road

ST179FL

Cape Avenue

ST179QA

Dunster Close

ST179SA

Bagots Oak

ST179SB

Bagots Oak

ST179ZL

West Way

ST179RT

Attlee Crescent

ST179TX

Auden Way

ST179SQ

Oxleathers Court

ST179TQ

Conifer Grove

ST179RR

Barnes Road

ST179LR

Gray Walk

ST179AZ

Thames Way

ST179LP

Taylor Walk

ST179QB

Lincoln Meadows

ST179QS

West Way

ST179GD

Easby Close

ST179UL

Burlington Drive

ST179TE

Harmony Green

ST179TN

Milton Grove

ST179RX

Jones Close

ST179RQ

Barnes Road

ST179TR

Milton Grove

ST179YG

West Way

ST179YY

Owen Walk

ST179AY

Orwell Drive

ST179FY

Melrose Avenue

ST179QU

Kimberley Way

ST179UE

Wordsworth Avenue

ST179TT

Spenser Close

ST179AX

Dart Avenue

ST179HY

Keld Avenue

ST179LA

Beeston Ridge

ST179YA

Hillcrest

ST179TB

Hardy Road

ST179TJ

Sycamore Lane

ST179QR

Burton Manor Road

ST179RH

St Davids Road

ST179SD

Thompson Close

ST179UX

West Way

ST179YU

Castle Acre

ST161DS

Castle House Drive

ST179RW

Matthews Road

ST179SR

Tennyson Road

ST179ZN

Othello Close

ST179RJ

Bagots Oak

ST179RP

Barnes Road

ST179XR

West Way

ST161DP

Castle Bank

ST179FD

Lilleshall Way

ST179LB

Kendal Close

ST179LS

Pope Gardens

ST179RN

Norfolk Way

ST179UZ

Somerset Road

ST179XQ

Dexton Rise

ST179GB

Dryburgh Close

ST179SP

Keats Avenue

ST179SU

Surrey Road

ST179XZ

West Way

ST179SH

Whimster Square

ST179UA

Cowley Close

ST179RZ

Greenwood Grove

ST179QT

Sundown Drive

ST179YF

West Way

ST179WL

Landor Way

ST179XJ

Montville Drive

ST179ZJ

Othello Close

ST179FZ

Whitby Close

ST179QX

Keswick Grove

ST179TY

Shakespeare Road

ST179YN

Vaughan Way

ST179YL

Eliot Way

ST179YR

Oak Tree Close

ST179UN

Boningale Way

ST179XF

Danby Crest

ST179YJ

Dryden Crescent

ST179UQ

Claremont Grove

ST179FS

Isabel Close

ST179SY

Tennyson Road

ST179SZ

Tennyson Road

ST179XW

Pantulf Close

ST179XB

Somerset Road

ST179XP

Coghlan Drive

ST179XT

West Way

ST179TZ

Wordsworth Avenue

ST179UT

Downderry Close

ST179WN

Watts Close

ST179DD

Weaver Drive

ST179XY

Turney Grove

ST179QF

Liberty Park

ST161DW

Castle Bank

ST179TD

Aspen Croft

ST179TU

Wordsworth Avenue

Data Sources

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