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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 102 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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
102
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
60.67(+57%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.59(+82%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.58(+31%)
Public order
9.29(+53%)
Shoplifting
5.52(-37%)
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

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£239
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£157K – £220K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £239 per square foot) in Highfields & Western Downs area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,500 up to £440,000.

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 & Western Downs over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£239,000£269
Semi-Detached31£180,000£263
Terraced12£160,000£191
Flats2£81,750£161

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Highfields & Western Downs

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highfields & Western Downs.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177,500£119,500£93,500
2017£160,000£127,500£110,500
2018£200,000£130,000£136,000
2019£200,000£135,000£120,000
2020£221,000£147,000£130,000
2021£265,000£155,000£145,000
2022£271,609£162,500£165,000
2023£245,000£172,000£150,000
2024£270,000£180,000£160,000
2025£259,000£181,250£161,500
2026£270,000£180,000£178,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highfields & Western Downs.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highfields & Western Downs.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215£172£121
2017£197£172£132
2018£225£166£161
2019£219£179£142
2020£232£195£154
2021£254£209£178
2022£276£217£202
2023£280£258£179
2024£264£264£189
2025£265£233£193
2026£282£264£192
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highfields & Western Downs.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Highfields & Western Downs in the last year.

All postcodes in Highfields & Western Downs

ST179FT

Edmund Avenue

ST179UX

West Way

ST179SP

Keats Avenue

ST179XT

West Way

ST179QE

Lethbridge Gardens

ST179LA

Beeston Ridge

ST179ZN

Othello Close

ST179YU

Castle Acre

ST179XX

Averill Road

ST179WN

Watts Close

ST179SH

Whimster Square

ST179SQ

Oxleathers Court

ST179XL

Tudor Way

ST179YB

Lovelace Close

ST179SF

Stevenson Drive

ST179XW

Pantulf Close

ST179YL

Eliot Way

ST179JY

Carisbrooke Drive

ST179TH

Linden Close

ST179XQ

Dexton Rise

ST179TY

Shakespeare Road

ST179ST

Tennyson Road

ST161DP

Castle Bank

ST179XF

Danby Crest

ST179YX

Betjeman Walk

ST179UF

Clarendon Drive

ST179XE

Denver Fold

ST179UJ

Cranbrook Walk

ST179RZ

Greenwood Grove

ST179LB

Kendal Close

ST179YE

Swinburne Close

ST179TE

Harmony Green

ST179SX

Coleridge Drive

ST179RN

Norfolk Way

ST179QP

Burton Manor Road

ST179XB

Somerset Road

ST179RP

Barnes Road

ST179RH

St Davids Road

ST179RS

Bagots Oak

ST179TX

Auden Way

ST179XG

Denzil Green

ST179QY

Westbury Hayes

ST179UE

Wordsworth Avenue

ST179FD

Lilleshall Way

ST179GB

Dryburgh Close

ST179FY

Melrose Avenue

ST179FB

Milton Grove

ST179RR

Barnes Road

ST179FZ

Whitby Close

ST179SZ

Tennyson Road

ST179UT

Downderry Close

ST179BW

Helford Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.