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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

WS136JP

Tamworth Street

WS136DX

George Lane

WS136BN

Stowe Street

WS136GG

Bird Street

WS136HR

Castle Dyke

WS136TP

Stowe Croft

WS136NB

Bore Street

WS136BY

Fecknam Way

WS136AF

Stowe Street

WS136HL

Wade Street

WS136JR

Conduit Street

WS136EX

Cross Keys

WS136LB

Deans Croft

WS136RH

Hermes Road

WS136GF

Birmingham Road

WS136YY

Stowe

Data Sources

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