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About

Walton ward lies on the eastern edge of Stafford, primarily a residential area with a mix of housing estates and some local commercial services. It is bordered by the River Penk to the south and includes the grounds of the former Staffordshire County Lunatic Asylum, a large historic site that has been redeveloped for modern use. The area provides essential amenities for its residents and features several green spaces for recreation.

The ward contains the Walton community high school and is situated near the main A518 road, offering connectivity to Stafford town centre and beyond. A notable local feature is the series of pathways and open land associated with the old asylum's farmland, which now serves as a quiet green corridor. The residential character is varied, encompassing both older and more recently constructed homes, creating a settled neighbourhood atmosphere.

Area overview

On average Walton has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Walton is £56,857 per year. There are 3 schools in Walton: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Walton is home to around 7,048 people, with a population density of about 2,001.1 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
9.4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Walton Population
7,048
Population density
2,001.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.36(-19%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.36(-13%)
Public order
5.25(-13%)
Other theft
4.4(-23%)
Shoplifting
3.69(-58%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,602
93.67%
Other White
125
1.77%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
49
0.7%
Indian
47
0.67%
Other Asian
32
0.45%
Total population: 7,048

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,918
33.46%
Level 3 (A level)
1,030
17.97%
No qualifications
930
16.22%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
833
14.53%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
525
9.16%
Total 16+ residents: 5,732

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,326
42.26%
Owns with a mortgage
1,034
32.95%
Private landlord or letting agency
348
11.09%
Other social rented
259
8.25%
Social rents from council
70
2.23%
Total households: 3,138

Property prices in Walton

Based on 112 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 in Walton area, with individual transactions ranging from £68,000 up to £470,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Walton 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 Walton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats7£78,000
Semi-Detached34£253,475
Terraced20£239,500
Detached51£330,000

10 years median price trend in Walton

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

All postcodes in Walton

ST150FB

Carey Close

ST150AY

Coombe Park Road

ST150WR

Nixon Lane

ST150JL

Pirehill Lane

ST159FG

Opal Way

ST159BY

Opal Way

ST150BQ

Stafford Road

ST150JQ

Malory Close

ST150SE

Diamond Way

ST150AL

Beacon Rise

ST150HN

Eccleshall Road

ST150FH

Horn Lane

ST150ET

Stafford Road

ST150LJ

River View Mews

ST150HA

River Way

ST150WF

Goodall Close

ST150WS

Hughes Drive

ST150EP

Rowan Close

ST150HB

The Glen

ST159FH

Opal Way

ST150RY

Beacon Road

ST150LD

Windsor Close

ST150AN

Spring Gardens

ST150SH

Brooms Road

ST150HP

Bankside

ST150AF

Friars Avenue

ST150FA

Doney Place

ST150FW

Parker-Jervis Place

ST150WG

Cauldon Way

ST150FJ

Brewers Place

ST159FU

Walton

ST150DE

The Willows

ST150LH

Goodill Close

ST150LQ

Fraser Close

ST150DY

Churchill Road

ST150DZ

Fillybrooks Close

ST150JZ

Stuart Close

ST150AX

Hawthorn Avenue

ST150DN

Longfield Avenue

ST150EJ

Maple Gardens

ST150GD

The Fillybrooks

ST150HR

Common Lane

ST150WH

Cauldon Drive

ST150HU

Manor Rise

ST150AW

Heath Gardens

ST150JD

Barnfield Close

ST150JX

Marlborough Road

ST150AT

Hill Crescent

ST150LU

Birchfields Close

ST150ED

St Vincent Road

ST150YT

Jackson Lane

ST150DW

Grove Road

ST150EB

Churchill Road

ST150FP

Myatt Avenue

ST150JB

Poplar Close

ST150BD

The Lindens

ST150BB

Cedars Drive

ST150DH

The Fillybrooks

ST150JH

Kingston Drive

ST150JW

Meadow Way

ST150HF

Stafford Road

ST159FW

Walton

ST150AB

Austin Close

ST150DL

The Fillybrooks

ST150ER

Greenway Avenue

ST159FR

Opal Way

ST150LP

Crestwood Drive

ST150TL

Brooms Road

ST150EF

East Close

ST150WD

Sawyer Way

ST150FS

Clarke Way

ST150SS

Opal Way

ST150EA

Brook Path

ST150UJ

Orchard Close

ST150LB

Essex Drive

ST150LL

Bushberry Close

ST150FF

Blundell Drive

ST150XU

Coalport Drive

ST150YL

Runways Court

ST150AQ

Downing Gardens

ST150AR

Wood Crescent

ST150BA

Boundary Close

ST150LW

Crestwood Drive

ST150LY

Lansdowne Close

ST150EE

West Close

ST150AZ

Cherry Tree Close

ST150DS

Park Avenue

ST150WE

Fillybrooks Mews

ST150EQ

Whitemill Lane

ST150JU

Stuart Close North

ST150SR

Emerald Way

ST150EY

Ford Close

ST150LA

Highlands

ST150LZ

Sunningdale

ST150DF

Broomfield Close

ST150HS

Manor Court

ST150JY

Tudor Close

ST150FQ

Harston Grove

ST150AD

Friars Avenue

ST150LR

Longhope Drive

Data Sources

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