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Swynnerton & Oulton

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About

Swynnerton & Oulton ward is a largely rural area in the Stafford district. It encompasses the villages of Swynnerton and Oulton, along with several smaller hamlets and extensive farmland. The landscape is characterised by rolling fields and pockets of woodland, with the Trent and Mersey Canal tracing part of its eastern boundary. The local economy has historical ties to agriculture, though it now includes some light industry and commuting links to the nearby town of Stafford.

The ward contains Swynnerton Park, a significant 18th-century country house and estate set within its own parkland. The area's road network, including the A51, connects the settlements while defining the rural character between them. Community life is focused around the village centres, with local facilities including primary schools, parish churches, and village halls serving the resident population.

Area overview

On average Swynnerton & Oulton has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. Approximately 6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Swynnerton & Oulton is £55,189 per year. There are 3 schools in Swynnerton & Oulton: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Swynnerton & Oulton is home to around 6,504 people, with a population density of about 104.2 per km².

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Swynnerton & Oulton Population
6,504
Population density
104.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.37(-45%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.84(-27%)
Public order
5.07(-16%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.31(-41%)
Vehicle crime
2.61(-60%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,056
93.1%
Indian
90
1.38%
Other White
57
0.88%
Irish
40
0.61%
Other Asian
33
0.51%
Total population: 6,505

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,198
40.49%
Level 3 (A level)
897
16.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
746
13.74%
No qualifications
724
13.34%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
416
7.66%
Total 16+ residents: 5,428

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,270
45.93%
Owns with a mortgage
963
34.83%
Private landlord or letting agency
261
9.44%
Other social rented
135
4.88%
Other forms of private rent
62
2.24%
Total households: 2,765

Property prices in Swynnerton & Oulton

Median price£310,000
Price per sq ft£287
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£221K – £415K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £310,000 (about £287 per square foot) in Swynnerton & Oulton area, with individual transactions ranging from £86,000 up to £1,090,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Swynnerton & Oulton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£410,000£307
Semi-Detached18£242,625£285
Terraced9£182,000£220
Flats4£125,500£272

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Swynnerton & Oulton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swynnerton & Oulton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£319,995£205,000£179,950£177,950
2017£290,000£121,000£179,950£178,950
2018£286,498£93,000£182,500£154,000
2019£275,000£89,250£206,500£178,000
2020£336,000£165,000£175,000£137,500
2021£369,950£122,500£210,000£185,000
2022£413,000£93,250£230,000£190,250
2023£332,500£242,000£267,500£212,000
2024£355,000£100,000£227,500£214,000
2025£389,000£123,000£280,000£209,000
2026£402,500£135,000£237,500£159,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swynnerton & Oulton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swynnerton & Oulton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£219£182£217£216
2017£224£192£217£206
2018£225£187£200£169
2019£222£168£214£175
2020£233£185£219£154
2021£248£187£217£189
2022£289£197£281£203
2023£283£222£262£253
2024£279£241£247£259
2025£303£272£275£220
2026£351£224£284£231
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Swynnerton & Oulton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Swynnerton & Oulton in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Swynnerton & Oulton

Is Swynnerton & Oulton safe?

Swynnerton & Oulton records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Swynnerton & Oulton?

The median sale price in Swynnerton & Oulton is £310,000 (about £287 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Swynnerton & Oulton?

Swynnerton & Oulton has 3 primary schools (3 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Swynnerton & Oulton?

Swynnerton & Oulton scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Swynnerton & Oulton sits around rank 25,641 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 Swynnerton & Oulton?

The average household income in Swynnerton & Oulton is around £55,189 per year, and 6% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Swynnerton & Oulton?

Swynnerton & Oulton is represented by 2 elected councillors: James Anthony Nixon (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Roy Arthur James (Conservative and Unionist Party).

All postcodes in Swynnerton & Oulton

ST158TD

Cross Lane

ST150SG

Swynnerton & Oulton

ST158UZ

Joules Drive

ST150GL

Brookvale Drive

ST158UQ

Vicars Close

ST150XN

Chestnut Drive

ST48SB

Ridding Bank

ST129JG

Winghouse Lane

ST150GP

Caversham Way

ST48AH

The Fieldway

ST150SZ

Ashdale Park

ST216SH

Hatton Waterworks Cottages

ST150ND

Darlaston Park

ST129JF

Apsley Grove

ST129JJ

Stone Road

ST150GG

Yarnfield Parkway

ST158TN

Old Road

ST48RY

Hanchurch Lane

ST129FS

Winghouse Lane

ST158UN

Convent Lane

ST158SY

Longton Road

ST48AG

Parkway

ST150RG

Chase Lane

ST129HR

Stone Road

ST150TF

The Paddocks

ST158UW

Kibblestone Road

ST158TG

Rose Cottages

ST54EN

The Rowe

ST150QS

Newcastle Road

ST150RP

Ford Drive

ST129HW

Winghouse Lane

ST54DF

Eva Grove

ST54BY

Foxglove Lane

ST129HL

Groundslow Mews

ST150QX

Swynnerton & Oulton

ST48AW

Greenway

ST150GN

Buttermere Close

ST150NE

Yarnfield Lane

ST150TQ

Calveley Close

ST150NQ

Ash Lane

ST158RN

Hilderstone Road

ST54EL

Beechwood Close

ST150RW

Fieldside

ST129HF

Stone Road

ST158SR

The Yard

ST150RL

Hollyfields

ST150RB

Early Lane

ST158US

Old Road

ST150NR

Meece Road

ST150PJ

The Orchard

ST150WL

Ladybower Way

ST158UH

Rock Crescent

ST158TZ

Vanity Close

ST150PE

The Furlong

ST150TY

Henshaw Way

ST150WP

Worthington Grove

ST150RD

Hall Lane

ST129JA

Copeland Avenue

ST150ST

Maple Close

ST150QG

Park View

ST150QD

Beswick Green

ST150NB

The Fillybrooks

ST158UJ

Kibblestone Road

ST150RQ

Winghouse Lane

ST150GQ

Colliford Drive

ST158UT

Old Road

ST48JG

Stone Road

ST158TQ

Mill Lane

ST150NP

Highlows Lane

ST48AB

Park Drive

ST48AU

Swynnerton & Oulton

ST150PN

The Millway

ST150QE

Hall Lane

ST150QU

Pillstone Cottages

ST48SJ

Top Lane

ST54DQ

Newcastle Road

ST150TR

Mitchell Rise

ST150PG

The Hay Barns

ST129JP

Bluebell Close

ST150QZ

Weavers Walk

ST150TB

Cobham Close

ST48AS

Fairway

ST48SH

Beech Dale Lane

ST150YA

The Woodlands

ST54FA

Aspen Rise

ST48FE

Mill Court

ST48FB

Trentham Court

ST150GU

Hollingworth Close

ST129JQ

Sutherland Road

ST48SL

Harley Thorn Lane

ST48AN

Greenway

ST158UR

Kibblestone Road

ST150GH

Yarnfield Croft

ST48SQ

Newcastle Road

ST158RW

Moddershall Oaks

ST48SN

Drayton Road

ST129JR

Manor Farm Drive

ST48AL

Whitmore Road

ST150NJ

Ash Lane

ST158TY

Orchard 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.