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Mosspit & Silkmore Lane

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About

Mosspit and Silkmore Lane form a mainly residential quarter of Stafford within easy reach of the town centre. Streets are a mix of older terraces and mid-20th-century semi-detached houses, with clusters of small shops and local services on Silkmore Lane itself. Residents use a community hall and a primary school in the immediate area, and there are several short walking routes that link the neighbourhood to nearby allotments and small public greens.

Transport is straightforward: regular local buses run along Silkmore Lane and nearby roads, providing links to the town centre and the railway station. The area has practical day-to-day amenities rather than tourist attractions, and weekday life revolves around schools, small retail outlets and local sports pitches. Evening and weekend activity often centres on the local pubs and social clubs, while short walks from the houses open onto playing fields that are used for youth football and informal dog walking.

Area overview

On average Mosspit & Silkmore Lane has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 25.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mosspit & Silkmore Lane is £46,676 per year. There are 2 schools in Mosspit & Silkmore Lane: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Mosspit & Silkmore Lane is home to around 7,685 people, with a population density of about 2,340.0 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
58
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
25.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Mosspit & Silkmore Lane Population
7,685
Population density
2,340 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.88(-17%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.52(+72%)
Shoplifting
11.58(+32%)
Public order
5.34(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.2(-27%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,718
87.43%
Other White
278
3.62%
Indian
105
1.37%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
97
1.26%
African
69
0.9%
Total population: 7,684

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,642
26.55%
No qualifications
1,316
21.28%
Level 3 (A level)
1,066
17.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
933
15.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
711
11.5%
Total 16+ residents: 6,185

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
981
28.7%
Owns with a mortgage
954
27.91%
Other social rented
702
20.54%
Private landlord or letting agency
401
11.73%
Social rents from council
289
8.46%
Total households: 3,418

Property prices in Mosspit & Silkmore Lane

Based on 77 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 in Mosspit & Silkmore Lane area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £510,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Mosspit & Silkmore Lane 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 Mosspit & Silkmore Lane over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached17£325,000
Flats5£95,000
Semi-Detached27£191,000
Terraced28£175,000

10 years median price trend in Mosspit & Silkmore Lane

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mosspit & Silkmore Lane.

All postcodes in Mosspit & Silkmore Lane

ST174UN

Fennel Drive

ST174EG

Exeter Street

ST174EH

Plant Crescent

ST174UP

Rosemary Avenue

ST174YB

Tyria Way

ST174EJ

Perrin Close

ST179GF

Globe Avenue

ST179LE

Moss Pit

ST179WD

Burton House Gardens

ST174FF

Blossom Gardens

ST174JF

Pioneer Way

ST179EZ

The Brandons

ST174JB

Silkmore Lane

ST179GE

Astoria Drive

ST179HL

Woodberry Close

ST179JZ

Boon Grove

ST179LF

The Close

ST179ED

Lilac Grove

ST179ES

Rickerscote Road

ST174EP

Sidney Avenue

ST174NS

Barbary Grange

ST174XS

Catalan Close

ST174XT

Landstone Road

ST179NX

Churchill Way

ST174HD

St Peters Gardens

ST174HP

Hinton Close

ST174JA

Rickerscote Road

ST174JS

Mallard Avenue

ST179HX

Dove Close

ST174JN

Silkmore Lane

ST174XY

Abbey Close

ST179DZ

Merrivale Road

ST179HP

Ten Butts Crescent

ST179HS

Gravel Lane

ST174HQ

School Lane

ST179HU

Hunters Ride

ST179JH

Barn Close

ST174HH

School Lane Close

ST174HJ

St Peters Gardens

ST174JH

Silkmore Lane

ST174YA

Virginia Avenue

ST174YE

Lion Way

ST179LN

The Lawn

ST174JY

Kamienna Close

ST179DX

Hawksmoor Road

ST179HA

Chain Lane

ST179JB

School Lane

ST179JL

Burton Bank Lane

ST179JS

Heenan Grove

ST179JX

Blythe Road

ST179LD

Springfield Drive

ST174ED

Exeter Street

ST174HE

Rickerscote Road

ST174HN

Church Close

ST174JT

Mandarin Walk

ST174XR

Tarragona Drive

ST179HQ

Moss Pit

ST179LG

Springfield Drive

ST179LW

Border Way

Data Sources

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