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About

Penkside ward occupies a low-lying area directly north of Stafford town centre, bordered by the River Sow and its tributary, the River Penk. The area is primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, with some modern infill developments. Its streets form a dense grid pattern leading towards the central commercial spine of Newport Road. The ward contains several local parks and green spaces, including Victoria Park, which provides recreational space in this urban setting.

The area is defined by its waterways, with the Penk flowing openly through parts of the ward before its confluence with the Sow near the town centre. Stafford Railway Station, a key transport hub for the county, lies within its boundaries, influencing the local environment with associated infrastructure. Community facilities include multiple primary schools and the historic St. Mary's Church, serving the local parish. The ward's proximity to the town centre means it functions largely as a residential suburb for central Stafford.

Area overview

On average Penkside has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 15% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 29.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Penkside is £46,676 per year. The median sale price in Penkside is £215,000 (around £244 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £181,500 and £296,250. There are 1 schools in Penkside: 1 primary (1 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Penkside is home to around 3,566 people, with a population density of about 1,750 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
29.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Penkside Population
3,566
Population density
1,750 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.55(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
25.24(+134%)
Shoplifting
21.87(+151%)
Public order
7.85(+30%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.57(+4%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,037
85.14%
Other White
154
4.32%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
52
1.46%
Indian
51
1.43%
African
38
1.07%
Total population: 3,567

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
727
26.88%
No qualifications
606
22.4%
Level 3 (A level)
450
16.64%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
422
15.6%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
305
11.28%
Total 16+ residents: 2,705

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
380
25.57%
Other social rented
368
24.76%
Owns outright
319
21.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
200
13.46%
Social rents from council
177
11.91%
Total households: 1,486

Property prices in Penkside

Median price: £215,000
Price per sq ft: £244
Sales (last 12 months): 23
Typical range (middle 50%): £182K – £296K

Based on 23 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £244 per square foot) in Penkside area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Penkside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£360,000£281
Semi-Detached10£217,500£229
Terraced4£156,500£171
Flats2£138,250£201

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Penkside

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penkside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£240,000£85,000£130,000£127,250
2017£236,000£78,500£163,500£122,000
2018£255,000£85,000£162,995£150,000
2019£256,750£90,000£146,500£142,000
2020£287,500£78,000£169,998£122,500
2021£311,750£80,900£160,000£169,500
2022£323,750£95,000£195,000£180,000
2023£283,500£91,000£175,000£171,400
2024£312,500£95,000£190,000£170,000
2025£312,500£65,000£204,950£153,000
2026£363,500£138,250£210,000£178,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Penkside.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penkside.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£203£121£147£146
2017£191£191£171£124
2018£210£197£197£184
2019£197£199£151£166
2020£212£187£181£126
2021£235£169£175£183
2022£274£208£200£206
2023£285£192£185£173
2024£272£221£209£205
2025£303£159£211£176
2026£286£201£210£290
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Penkside.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Penkside 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 Penkside ward.

Local councillors

Ralph Philip Cooke

Penkside - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Penkside

Is Penkside safe?

Penkside records about 82 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 Penkside?

The median sale price in Penkside is £215,000 (about £244 per square foot) based on 23 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Penkside?

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

How deprived is Penkside?

Penkside scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Penkside sits around rank 13,654 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 Penkside?

The average household income in Penkside is around £46,676 per year, and 30% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Penkside?

Penkside is represented by 1 elected councillor: Ralph Philip Cooke (Labour Party).