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About

Stowe ward lies on the eastern side of Lichfield, bordered by the A51 and encompassing the residential areas around Stowe Drive and Eastern Avenue. The landscape includes the open greenery of Stowe Fields and the historic Stowe Pool, a large reservoir. The residential streets are primarily composed of post-war housing, with a mix of local shops and schools serving the community.

The area is defined by its proximity to Lichfield's historic centre, with the spires of the cathedral visible from many points. A notable local feature is the Grade II listed former Stowe House, now part of a school. The ward functions largely as a residential suburb, with direct pedestrian and road links into the city, balancing green spaces with urban convenience.

Area overview

On average Stowe has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 118 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 13.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Stowe is £55,312 per year. There are 4 schools in Stowe: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Stowe is home to around 6,634 people, with a population density of about 3,110.2 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
118
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
8/10
Social housing
13.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Stowe Population
6,634
Population density
3,110.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.73(+21%)
Shoplifting
31.35(+260%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.97(+123%)
Public order
16.58(+174%)
Vehicle crime
14.47(+122%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,922
89.24%
Other White
306
4.61%
Irish
57
0.86%
Chinese
45
0.68%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
42
0.63%
Total population: 6,636

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,037
35.18%
No qualifications
1,096
18.93%
Level 3 (A level)
891
15.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
717
12.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
574
9.91%
Total 16+ residents: 5,791

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,323
40.86%
Owns with a mortgage
758
23.41%
Private landlord or letting agency
478
14.76%
Other social rented
469
14.48%
Other forms of private rent
77
2.38%
Total households: 3,238

Property prices in Stowe

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Stowe area, with individual transactions ranging from £70,000 up to £633,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Stowe in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stowe over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached14£457,500£4,252
Flats41£155,000£2,625
Semi-Detached27£315,000£3,625
Terraced21£280,000£3,333

10 years median price trend in Stowe

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stowe.

All postcodes in Stowe

WS136DD

Furnivall Crescent

WS136HB

Trent Valley Road

WS136FQ

The Sidings

WS136EG

Trent Valley Road

WS136BS

Covey Close

WS136JU

Conduit Street

WS136BJ

Spring Road

WS137LG

The Close

WS136EH

Wissage Court

WS136NQ

Stowe

WS136TR

Walkers Croft

WS136SF

Mallard Croft

WS136TG

Scotch Orchard

WS136EA

Cross Keys

WS136DH

Rocklands Crescent

WS136SN

St Michael Road

WS136BH

Chadswell Heights

WS149YH

Hawkesmoor Drive

WS136RW

Vulcan Road

WS136BT

Brownsfield Road

WS136BL

Mill Pond

WS136JD

Deans Croft

WS136NA

Bore Street

WS136AD

The Old Stoneyard

WS136PY

Bird Street

WS137LH

The Close

WS136RJ

Crossfield Industrial Estate

WS136PT

Bird Street

WS136BA

Netherstowe Lane

WS136SS

Wissage Road

WS136DS

Lombard Street

WS136AW

Johnson Close

WS136XE

The Woodlands

WS137LB

Stowe

WS136JE

Rotten Row

WS136TH

Valley Lane

WS136FE

Aspen Close

WS136LF

Greenhill Mews

WS136TS

Netherstowe

WS136XD

Castle Dyke

WS136AR

Gilbert Road

WS136AG

Partridge Croft

WS136AL

Hayworth Road

WS136SW

Wissage Road

WS136HS

Frog Lane

WS136HZ

Station Road

WS136SY

Hobs Road

WS136LJ

Bore Street

WS136BX

Brownsfield Road

WS136AS

Sullivan Way

WS136BW

Stowe Hill Gardens

WS136TY

Maxwell Close

WS136TQ

Stowe

WS136AP

Verdi Court

WS136AY

Netherstowe Lane

WS136UY

Eastern Avenue

WS136TX

Heather Close

WS136DN

Cross Keys

WS149YQ

Copperfields

WS136JF

Backcester Lane

WS136SX

Darnford View

WS136NY

Braeburn Close

WS136NG

Bakers Lane

WS136LG

Breadmarket Street

WS136AQ

Stowe Street

WS136JJ

Tamworth Street

WS136ET

Ash Grove

WS136JL

Church Street

WS136BU

Charnwood Close

WS136JX

Market Street

WS136GB

Vulcan Road

WS136RN

Eastern Avenue

WS136YU

Stowe

WS136TZ

Maxwell Close

WS136DT

Lombard Gardens

WS136JA

Southern Cross

WS136SQ

Lunns Croft

WS136TL

Auchinleck Drive

WS136FA

Birmingham Road

WS136LZ

Bore Street

WS149YP

Roman Way

WS136AZ

Bower Close

WS149YJ

Blackthorne Road

WS137LW

Gaia Lane

WS149YL

Bluebird Close

WS149HZ

Maryvale Court

WS136BP

The Chequers

WS136TB

Hobs Road

WS136SL

St Michael Road

WS136LA

Market Street

WS137ST

York Close

WS136AA

Dam Street

WS136NF

Bakers Lane

WS137SU

Canterbury Close

WS136TE

Stowe

WS136EF

Trent Valley Road

WS136LH

Market Street

WS136NU

St John Street

WS136DW

Cross Keys

WS137AD

Beacon Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.