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Penkridge & Acton Trussell

About

Penkridge is a large village with a historic market charter, positioned along the main road and railway line. The centre retains a traditional layout around its church and High Street. To the south, the settlement extends into more modern residential developments before giving way to open farmland.

Adjacent to Penkridge, Acton Trussell is a smaller, distinct village centred on its green and a church overlooking the River Penk. The area is characterised by the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, which passes through both communities, with several locks and the historic Teddesley Boat Company located here.

Area overview

On average Penkridge & Acton Trussell has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Penkridge & Acton Trussell is £56,904 per year. There are 12 schools in Penkridge & Acton Trussell: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). Penkridge & Acton Trussell is home to around 10,921 people, with a population density of about 149.1 per km2.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

8/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

Penkridge & Acton Trussell Population

10,921

Population density

149.1 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

30.03(-21%)

Criminal damage and arson

8.15(+14%)

Public order

7.51(+23%)

Anti-social behaviour

7.42(-35%)

Other theft

5.13(-10%)

West Midlands average

Demographics

British

10,442

95.61%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

0.73%

Indian

0.68%

Other White

0.61%

White and Asian (mixed)

0.53%

Total population: 10,922

Economics

Level 4+ (Degree)

2,962

32.23%

Level 3 (A level)

1,644

17.89%

No qualifications

1,553

16.9%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

1,413

15.38%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

840

9.14%

Total 16+ residents: 9,189

Housing

Owns outright

2,025

43.12%

Owns with a mortgage

1,458

31.05%

Other social rented

486

10.35%

Private landlord or letting agency

460

9.8%

Shared ownership

109

2.32%

Total households: 4,696

Property prices in Penkridge & Acton Trussell

Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Penkridge & Acton Trussell area, with individual transactions ranging from £97,500 up to £750,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 Penkridge & Acton Trussell over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	55	£385,000	£255,500	£335,500	£448,750	£569,500
Flats	4	£134,375	£99,938	£109,688	£166,875	£195,375
Semi-Detached	28	£273,000	£194,350	£255,875	£308,500	£386,500
Terraced	17	£194,500	£152,900	£176,000	£245,000	£350,500

10 years median price trend in Penkridge & Acton Trussell

Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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Economics

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Housing

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