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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

ST161JZ

Stone Road

ST161JX

Holmcroft Road

ST161PP

Second Avenue

ST161PR

Second Avenue

ST161PU

Wootton Drive

ST161QH

Woodlands Close

ST161RS

Hazel Grove

ST161TN

Fellfield Way

ST161TY

Aldbury Close

ST161PG

Creswell Farm Drive

ST161JD

Bramall Lane

ST161HR

Izaak Walton Street

ST161QZ

Harcourt Way

ST161LD

Stone Road

ST161TS

Lawnsfield Walk

ST161TU

Ashridge Walk

ST161TE

Springvale Rise

ST161SF

Berry Road

ST161RF

Brisbane Road

ST161QA

Craddock Road

ST161PF

Eccleshall Road

ST161LG

Redhill

ST161LA

Stone Road

ST161PE

Eccleshall Road

ST161JA

Eccleshall Road

ST161TZ

Buckland Road

ST161LQ

Redhill

ST161RG

Brisbane Road

ST161SW

Redhill Gorse

ST161NY

Nash Avenue

ST161SX

Aldershaw Close

ST161RJ

Simpson Close

ST161RR

Beverley Drive

ST161RZ

Dell Close

ST161QX

Carder Avenue

ST161RW

Hartwell Grove

ST161SQ

Crab Lane

ST161RD

Woodlands Road

ST161UH

Alstone Close

ST161TL

Brackenfield Way

ST161YL

Coachmans Close

ST161QE

First Avenue

ST161JF

Holmcroft Road

ST161YQ

Bramall Close

ST161QF

Gough Close

ST161JY

Stone Road

ST161PD

Eccleshall Road

ST161JW

Eccleshall Road

ST161QW

Hurlingham Road

ST161HX

Eccleshall Road

Data Sources

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