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South Staffordshire

About

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.

Area overview

On average South Staffordshire has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 57 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 £43,862 per year. There are 56 schools in South Staffordshire: 36 primary (0 Outstanding and 30 Good) and 7 secondary (0 Outstanding and 7 Good).

Crime rate

4/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

4/10

Income level

6/10

Connectivity

N/A

Area Profile

South Staffordshire Population

110,472

Population density

271.2 per km²

Demographics

British

101,832

92.18%

Indian

2,121

1.92%

White and Black Caribbean (mixed)

1,174

1.06%

Other White

1,034

0.94%

White and Asian (mixed)

615

0.56%

Total population: 110,475

Housing

Owns outright

20,310

44.04%

Owns with a mortgage

14,049

30.46%

Other social rented

5,846

12.68%

Private landlord or letting agency

4,126

8.95%

Other forms of private rent

747

1.62%

Total households: 46,121

Property prices in South Staffordshire

Based on 1,088 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in South Staffordshire area, with individual transactions ranging from £40,000 up to £1,950,000.

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 South Staffordshire over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	445	£398,950	£250,000	£325,000	£500,000	£758,000
Flats	57	£142,000	£59,600	£118,000	£185,000	£261,460
Semi-Detached	419	£260,000	£169,700	£220,000	£295,000	£394,200
Terraced	167	£247,500	£151,500	£195,000	£287,500	£387,500

10 years median price trend in South Staffordshire

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

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

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