South Staffordshire is a district in the West Midlands, covering an area of approximately 407 square kilometres. It borders Wolverhampton, Walsall, and Dudley, blending rural landscapes with suburban areas. The district includes towns like Codsall, Penkridge, and Wombourne, alongside smaller villages and farmland. The River Penk and the Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal run through the area, contributing to its natural features.
The district is known for its industrial heritage, with historic ties to coal mining and ironworking. Today, it has a mix of residential, commercial, and agricultural land use. South Staffordshire also includes parts of the Cannock Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, offering green spaces and outdoor recreation. The M6 and M54 motorways provide transport links, connecting the district to nearby cities like Birmingham and Stafford.
On average South Staffordshire has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 12.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in South Staffordshire is £43,861 per year. There are 56 schools in South Staffordshire: 36 primary (0 Outstanding and 30 Good) and 7 secondary (0 Outstanding and 7 Good).
Based on 1,111 recent sales, the median property price is £285,000 in South Staffordshire area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £1,950,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 445 | £400,000 |
| Flats | 64 | £140,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 415 | £260,000 |
| Terraced | 187 | £245,000 |
10 years price trend in South Staffordshire
Bilbrook
Brewood, Coven & Blymhill
Cheslyn Hay Village
Codsall
Essington
Featherstone, Sharehill & Saredon
Great Wyrley Landywood
Great Wyrley Town
Himley & Swindon
Huntington & Hatherton
Kinver & Enville
Lapley, Stretton & Wheaton Aston
Pattingham, Trysull, Bobbington & Lower Penn
Penkridge North & Acton Trussell
Penkridge South & Gailey
Perton East
Perton Lakeside
Perton Wrottesley
Wombourne North
Wombourne South
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.