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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

ST179XE

Denver Fold

ST179FW

Kirkstall Avenue

ST179SE

Thackeray Walk

ST179UB

Wordsworth Avenue

ST179XG

Denzil Green

ST179XU

West Way

ST179FB

Milton Grove

ST179QD

Lexington Green

ST179TH

Linden Close

ST179YH

Dryden Crescent

ST179AT

Torridge Drive

ST179UP

West Way Green

ST179UY

West Way

ST179XL

Tudor Way

ST179JY

Carisbrooke Drive

ST179QP

Burton Manor Road

ST179RG

Barnes Road

ST179SG

Shaw Gardens

ST179QY

Westbury Hayes

ST179UG

Carlton Square

ST179ST

Tennyson Road

ST179TA

Marlowe Road

ST179YD

West Way

ST179UU

West Way

ST179YE

Swinburne Close

ST179HZ

Kentmere Close

ST179SF

Stevenson Drive

ST179TL

Delamere Lane

ST179TG

Whittingham Drive

ST179XN

Edwin Close

ST179YB

Lovelace Close

ST179FT

Edmund Avenue

ST179RU

Attlee Crescent

ST179SS

Tennyson Road

ST179UH

Cleveland Walk

ST179UJ

Cranbrook Walk

ST179YZ

Larkin Close

ST179BW

Helford Grove

ST179UD

Burns Avenue

ST179FR

Ralph Court

ST179GA

Furness Grove

ST179RL

Barnes Road

ST179SX

Coleridge Drive

ST179TS

Chaucer Road

ST179RS

Bagots Oak

ST179SL

Tamar Grove

ST179UF

Clarendon Drive

ST179YS

Thorneyfields Lane

ST179TW

Milton Grove

ST179UR

Masefield Drive

ST179XA

Somerset Road

ST179QE

Lethbridge Gardens

Data Sources

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