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About

Milford ward lies on the western edge of Stafford, encompassing a mix of residential streets and open land. The area is primarily residential, with housing ranging from post-war estates to more modern developments. It is bordered by the River Penk to the north, providing a natural boundary. Local amenities include several schools and community facilities serving the ward's population.

The area is characterised by its proximity to both the town centre and countryside. A notable local feature is the Doxey Marshes, a significant wetland nature reserve located just to the northwest. The Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal also runs through the southern part of the ward, offering a route for walking and cycling. Industrial and business parks are situated towards its eastern edges, near the railway line.

Area overview

On average Milford has very low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 13% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Milford is £63,872 per year. The median sale price in Milford is £451,500 (around £325 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £391,250 and £527,500. There are 2 schools in Milford: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Milford is home to around 2,915 people, with a population density of about 209 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
84
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Milford Population
2,915
Population density
209 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
41.17(+6%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.41(+34%)
Public order
8.92(+47%)
Other theft
8.92(+57%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.17(-15%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,708
92.74%
Other White
40
1.37%
Indian
31
1.06%
Pakistani
22
0.75%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
21
0.72%
Total population: 2,920

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,146
46.4%
Level 3 (A level)
385
15.59%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
317
12.83%
No qualifications
275
11.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
174
7.04%
Total 16+ residents: 2,470

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
658
53.45%
Owns with a mortgage
424
34.44%
Private landlord or letting agency
88
7.15%
Other social rented
28
2.27%
Other forms of private rent
25
2.03%
Total households: 1,231

Property prices in Milford

Median price: £451,500
Price per sq ft: £325
Sales (last 12 months): 39
Typical range (middle 50%): £391K – £528K

Based on 39 recent sales, the median property price is £451,500 (about £325 per square foot) in Milford area, with individual transactions ranging from £168,480 up to £975,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Milford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached29£455,000£335
Semi-Detached7£415,000£318
Terraced2£320,125£295
Flats1£275,000£308

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Milford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Milford.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£320,000£254,000£206,500
2017£341,000£274,975£320,000
2018£386,250£292,500£236,500
2019£369,500£300,000£247,250
2020£372,500£290,000£234,250
2021£413,500£295,000£215,000
2022£405,000£285,000—
2023£483,750£337,500£235,000
2024£435,000£342,250£237,750
2025£526,500£405,000£235,000
2026£453,250£405,500£430,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Milford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Milford.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£251£226£251
2017£247£258£261
2018£249£227£256
2019£246£239£211
2020£253£255£237
2021£281£275£217
2022£312£285—
2023£291£263£341
2024£324£303£313
2025£330£294£266
2026£337£330£315
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Milford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Milford in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Stafford district.

Band A£1,535
Band B£1,791
Band C£2,047
Band D£2,303
Band E£2,814
Band F£3,326
Band G£3,838
Band H£4,605

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Milford ward.

Local councillors

Peter Charles Edgeller

Milford - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Frequently asked questions about Milford

Is Milford safe?

Milford records about 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Milford?

The median sale price in Milford is £451,500 (about £325 per square foot) based on 39 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Milford?

Milford has 1 primary school (1 rated Outstanding) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

How deprived is Milford?

Milford scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Milford sits around rank 31,646 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Milford?

The average household income in Milford is around £63,872 per year, and 2% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Milford?

Milford is represented by 1 elected councillor: Peter Charles Edgeller (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodesin Milford

ST170NG

Briar Close

ST170TB

Sherbrook Close

ST170UA

Deer Hill

ST170UP

Holdiford Road

ST170JR

Honeysuckle Rise

ST170LD

Green Gore Lane

ST170TW

Old Acre Lane

ST170UR

The Green

ST170LS

Old Croft Road

ST170NW

Brocton Lane

ST170NH

Holly Drive

ST170LZ

Birch Close

ST170TG

Heather Close

ST170SZ

New Inn Row

ST170UJ

Lazar Lane

ST170LG

The Village

ST170TZ

Brook Lane

ST170TJ

Sawpit Lane

ST170LJ

The Rise

ST170NY

Victoria Way

ST170UN

Main Road

ST170TA

Brick Kiln Lane

ST170TL

Chase Road

ST170SU

Cannock Road

ST170YY

Cannock Road

ST170LY

Cedar Way

ST170TY

Pool Lane

WS124PT

Camp Road

ST170NE

Grosvenor Way

ST170LU

Cedar Way

ST170SS

Camp Road

ST170LB

Milford Road

ST170TP

The Green

ST170JU

Milford Road

ST170LL

Village Gardens

ST170TD

Chase Crescent

ST170LQ

The Village

ST170NB

Cedar Way

ST170TE

Sawpit Lane

ST170UB

Broc Hill Way

ST170NJ

Old Croft Road

ST170LP

Waltonbury Close

ST170LF

School Lane

ST170LR

The Village

ST170UW

Main Road

ST170TQ

Heather Hill

ST170LW

Waltonmead Close

ST170UD

Pool Lane

ST170TX

Pool Lane

ST170LE

Kitlings Lane

ST170NL

Old Croft Road

ST170ST

Cannock Road

ST170TU

Old Coach Lane

ST170JN

Bluebell Hollow

ST170LN

Congreve Close

ST170NA

Elm Avenue

ST170TT

Walton Lane

ST170TF

Bracken View

ST170UH

Brocton Road

ST170JZ

The Crescent

ST170UL

Main Road

ST170UY

Railway Terrace

ST170TN

Brocton Heights

ST170SY

Brocton Crescent

ST170ND

Pine Crescent

ST170NQ

Willow Close

ST170LX

Oak Avenue

ST170LH

The Rise

ST170TR

Pool Lane

ST170JP

Bluebell Hollow

ST170LT

Anson Drive

ST170LA

Milford Road

ST170UX

Holdiford Road

ST170JL

Meadow Sweet Drive

ST170WD

Apple Tree Close

ST170NF

Pine Crescent

ST170UU

Tixall Road

ST170TH

Park Lane

ST170NN

Oakover Grange

ST170TS

Park Lane

ST170JY

Milford Road