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St Michael's & Stonefield

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About

St Michael's & Stonefield is a primarily residential ward located to the north and east of Stafford town centre. The area encompasses a mix of housing, from Victorian terraces near the core to more modern suburban developments. It is bordered by the River Sow to the west and includes the grounds of Stafford Castle, a prominent local landmark situated on a wooded hill. The ward contains several local schools and community facilities serving its neighbourhoods.

The area is characterised by its green spaces and historical connections. Stonefield is a distinct neighbourhood within the ward, giving the area part of its name. A notable feature is the extensive Common, a large area of historic grazing land that provides open recreational space. The ward's layout reflects its evolution from older settlements into a key part of modern Stafford, with transport links like the A518 road running through it.

Area overview

On average St Michael's & Stonefield has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 39% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 12.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in St Michael's & Stonefield is £54,273 per year. There are 4 schools in St Michael's & Stonefield: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). St Michael's & Stonefield is home to around 10,230 people, with a population density of about 1,903.6 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
12.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

St Michael's & Stonefield Population
10,230
Population density
1,903.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.93(-25%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.36(-4%)
Public order
8.02(+32%)
Other theft
6.26(+10%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.5(-38%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
9,628
94.12%
Other White
174
1.7%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
66
0.65%
Indian
58
0.57%
Irish
50
0.49%
Total population: 10,229

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,403
39.75%
Level 3 (A level)
1,401
16.37%
No qualifications
1,251
14.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,168
13.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
727
8.49%
Total 16+ residents: 8,560

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,749
37.43%
Owns with a mortgage
1,415
30.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
758
16.22%
Other social rented
503
10.76%
Social rents from council
141
3.02%
Total households: 4,673

Property prices in St Michael's & Stonefield

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£280
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£176K – £385K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £280 per square foot) in St Michael's & Stonefield area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £695,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Michael's & Stonefield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached47£420,000£299
Semi-Detached21£225,000£284
Terraced34£195,000£272
Flats29£140,000£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Michael's & Stonefield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Michael's & Stonefield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£297,000£116,250£195,000£142,278
2017£290,000£129,000£188,000£140,500
2018£274,500£125,000£192,000£153,500
2019£297,500£134,000£201,500£155,000
2020£314,000£130,000£195,000£163,750
2021£338,000£117,500£240,250£163,500
2022£370,750£148,750£262,500£192,500
2023£395,000£136,950£240,000£165,000
2024£420,000£160,000£220,000£181,000
2025£380,000£138,500£225,000£184,000
2026£445,000£157,000£218,000£196,625
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Michael's & Stonefield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Michael's & Stonefield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222£198£204£169
2017£228£201£206£186
2018£228£222£212£186
2019£233£237£201£194
2020£239£229£222£202
2021£268£220£245£201
2022£290£227£259£245
2023£313£232£259£235
2024£286£255£273£270
2025£294£216£280£252
2026£295£236£294£283
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Michael's & Stonefield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Michael's & Stonefield in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about St Michael's & Stonefield

Is St Michael's & Stonefield safe?

St Michael's & Stonefield records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in St Michael's & Stonefield?

The median sale price in St Michael's & Stonefield is £250,000 (about £280 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in St Michael's & Stonefield?

St Michael's & Stonefield has 3 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 2 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is St Michael's & Stonefield?

St Michael's & Stonefield scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in St Michael's & Stonefield sits around rank 21,908 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 St Michael's & Stonefield?

The average household income in St Michael's & Stonefield is around £54,273 per year, and 12% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for St Michael's & Stonefield?

St Michael's & Stonefield is represented by 3 elected councillors: Ian David Fordham (Stafford Borough Independents), Philip Anthony Leason (Stafford Borough Independents) and Rob Kenney (Stafford Borough Independents).

All postcodes in St Michael's & Stonefield

ST158NP

Willow Road

ST158JU

Newcastle Street

ST158AU

High Street

ST158QN

Crown Street

ST158QW

Stafford Street

ST158FR

Newman Close

ST158BY

Radford Mews

ST158YR

Bakewell Drive

ST158AJ

High Street

ST158GT

Harding Grove

ST158PZ

St Michaels Mount

ST150GZ

Trent Court

ST158BD

Church Street

ST158EF

Crown Street

ST158ZY

Saltersford Rise

ST158FL

Radford Street

ST158GA

Shardlow Close

ST158NF

Birch Road

ST158QH

Lichfield Road

ST158XD

Cranmore Grove

ST158AB

Granville Square

ST158BH

Redhill Gardens

ST158QT

Pingle Lane

ST158XQ

Kensington Close

ST158FN

Simeon Way

ST158PE

Cedar Park

ST158HX

Old Road

ST158DP

Airdale Road

ST158HT

Mount Street

ST158NJ

Sycamore Road

ST158FF

Kingsland Close

ST158EJ

Margaret Street

ST158TS

Hampson Court

ST158GR

Darwin Close

ST158GH

Leven Close

ST158EE

Radford Close

ST158PS

Fernhurst Close

ST158ZJ

Rudyard Close

ST158FX

Derwent Avenue

ST158GG

Radford Street

ST158EU

Regent Street

ST158WB

Oulton Grove

ST158PQ

Berkeley Street

ST158JN

The Crescent

ST150TT

Crown Street

ST158JD

Oulton Road

ST158YD

Fernie Close

ST158FW

Kingsland Court

ST158ZQ

Millennium Way

ST158BG

Redhill Road

ST158FT

Ullswater Drive

ST158YP

Copeland Drive

ST158ZW

Bentley Close

ST158TP

Lyndhurst Grove

ST158DL

Longton Road

ST158JF

Old Road Close

ST158SB

Griffiths Way

ST158DR

Oulton Road

ST158XH

Haddon Place

ST158QB

Lichfield Road

ST158PT

Shepley Close

ST158QX

Uttoxeter Road

ST158LD

Newcastle Road

ST158HZ

Princes Street

ST158BL

Coppice Gardens

ST158FZ

Moore Close

ST158EX

Alma Street

ST158XF

Staines Court

ST158FB

Kingsland Road

ST158LW

Mount Avenue

ST158DA

Radford Street

ST158EQ

The Crossings

ST158HJ

Victor Street

ST158QS

Cherry Orchard

ST158LZ

St Michaels Close

ST158FG

Thomas Avenue

ST158YB

Hallahan Close

ST158PH

Altona Close

ST158DJ

Longton Road

ST158QU

Lichfield Road

ST158ZH

Navigation Loop

ST158UA

Nicholls Lane

ST158YG

Margaret Street

ST158AT

Crown Street

ST158LG

Newcastle Road

ST158RZ

Uttoxeter Road

ST158HH

Victor Street

ST158JA

Queens Square

ST158SS

Johnson Grove

ST158ZR

Barnton Edge

ST158XW

Cooper Close

ST158DX

Oulton Road

ST158FJ

Simeon Way

ST158XE

Pembroke Drive

ST158NE

Lichfield Road

ST158HQ

Albert Street

ST158ZL

Brindley Close

ST158GN

Dixon Close

ST158LS

Berkeley Street

ST158XP

Farrier Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.