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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 moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 6.0% 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

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Swynnerton & Oulton area, with individual transactions ranging from £116,000 up to £1,090,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Swynnerton & Oulton in the 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 Swynnerton & Oulton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached14£257,625
Terraced7£220,500
Flats4£123,000
Detached28£383,750

10 years median price trend in Swynnerton & Oulton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Swynnerton & Oulton.

All postcodes in Swynnerton & Oulton

ST48FT

Holly Bank

ST150RF

Blakelow

ST158UD

St Johns Avenue

ST150SY

Sopwith Close

ST150PQ

Fitzherbert Close

ST158TE

Cross Lane

ST54EH

Ferndown Drive South

ST129JD

Bracken Close

ST54DN

Hamilton Court

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.