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About

Holmcroft is a residential area located in the southern part of Stafford, bordered by the West Coast Main Line railway to the east. The ward is primarily characterised by post-war housing developments, with a mix of semi-detached and detached homes. Local amenities are centred around shopping parades, including a supermarket, providing for daily needs. The area is served by several primary schools and is in close proximity to Stafford's more extensive town centre facilities.

The terrain is generally flat, with the River Penk flowing along the western boundary. Holmcroft Park provides a significant green space with sports pitches and a children's play area. A notable local feature is the presence of the former RAF Stafford site, now largely redeveloped for housing and business use, which contributes to the area's layout. Residential streets are quiet, with through traffic largely confined to the main distributor roads.

Area overview

On average Holmcroft has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Holmcroft is £54,125 per year. There are 4 schools in Holmcroft: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Holmcroft is home to around 6,695 people, with a population density of about 2,648.7 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
48
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
11.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Holmcroft Population
6,695
Population density
2,648.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.18(-30%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.68(-47%)
Public order
4.63(-24%)
Other theft
4.03(-29%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.44(-53%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,996
89.59%
Other White
245
3.66%
Indian
81
1.21%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
72
1.08%
Other Asian
39
0.58%
Total population: 6,693

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,588
28.24%
No qualifications
1,101
19.58%
Level 3 (A level)
979
17.41%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
805
14.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
629
11.18%
Total 16+ residents: 5,624

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,349
44.57%
Owns with a mortgage
945
31.22%
Private landlord or letting agency
294
9.71%
Other social rented
236
7.8%
Social rents from council
129
4.26%
Total households: 3,027

Property prices in Holmcroft

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £233,000 in Holmcroft area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Holmcroft 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 Holmcroft over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Terraced14£187,500
Semi-Detached35£220,000
Flats8£103,500
Detached17£288,600

10 years median price trend in Holmcroft

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Holmcroft.

All postcodes in Holmcroft

ST161SP

Crab Lane

ST161QQ

Gordon Avenue

ST161UQ

Bromstead Crescent

ST161ST

Chebsey Drive

ST161SN

Crab Lane

ST161RX

Trinity Rise

ST161RT

Trinity Rise

ST161NX

Wood Crescent

ST161TW

Rambleford Way

ST161SZ

Chartley Close

ST161HY

Alliance Street

ST161SY

Barlaston Close

ST161TR

Wayfield Drive

ST161PW

Young Avenue

ST161JR

Levedale Close

ST161LN

Lea Green

ST161JH

Eccleshall Road

ST161QR

Woodlands Road

ST161PT

First Avenue

ST161QD

Sayers Road

ST161HP

Eccleshall Road

ST161UZ

Holmcroft

ST161HU

Izaak Walton Close

ST161TT

Pitstone Close

ST161SS

Oulton Way

ST161LU

Fairoak Avenue

ST161LF

Stone Road

ST161QJ

Warrens Lane

ST161UJ

Stretton Avenue

ST161TP

Wayfield Drive

ST161TQ

Bradshaw Way

ST161TH

Bradshaw Way

ST161SD

Dearnsdale Close

ST161JG

Holmcroft Road

ST161QG

First Avenue

ST161LR

Darnford Close

ST161SB

Crab Lane

ST161PH

Charles Cotton Street

ST161JP

Lapley Avenue

ST161SG

Bracken Close

ST161TB

Underwood Close

ST161JQ

Holmcroft Road

ST161NB

Betty Hatch Lane

ST161QY

Harcourt Way

ST161PX

Clare Road

ST161PS

Second Avenue

ST161RH

Burcham Close

ST161NU

Pulteney Drive

ST161HS

Eccleshall Road

ST161PZ

Hawke Road

ST161RB

Heath Drive

ST161LP

Stone Road

ST161SJ

Shelmore Close

ST161JL

Eccleshall Road

ST161SR

Cameo Way

ST161LH

Tudor Rise

ST161LW

Stone Road

ST161GA

Brooklands Grove

ST161RU

Allendale

ST161LB

Stone Road

ST161PJ

Charles Cotton Street

ST161UD

Chaulden Road

ST161QT

Woodlands Road

ST161RY

Paddock Close

ST161SU

Amblefield Way

ST161TD

Downfield Grove

ST161SL

Trinity Gorse

ST161UA

Buckland Road

ST161SH

Kennedy Way

ST161LS

Elford Close

ST161LT

Fairoak Avenue

ST161JE

Holmcroft Road

ST161QL

Manor Grove

ST161UG

Shebdon Close

ST161QP

Woodlands Road

ST161PQ

Loynton Close

ST161TF

Ashdale Drive

ST161TX

Felden Close

ST161TA

Meadowbank Walk

ST161QU

Carder Avenue

ST161UB

Marsworth Way

ST161TG

Linksfield Grove

ST161LE

Crispin Close

ST161LJ

Trevelyans Green

ST161PL

Pitt Street

ST161PN

John Donne Street

ST161QB

First Avenue

ST161RQ

Meakin Grove

ST161RA

Cranberry Close

ST161LX

Elmhurst Close

ST161UL

Hilcote Hollow

ST161TJ

Beton Way

ST161HT

Izaak Walton Street

ST161SE

Berry Road

ST161SA

Crab Lane

ST161JN

Eccleshall Road

ST161HZ

Alliance Street

ST161PY

First Avenue

ST161QS

Broughton Close

ST161JB

Holmcroft Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.