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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

ST150DX

Woodlands Close

ST150LF

Redfern Road

ST150AS

Pirehill Lane

ST150FZ

Hume Chase

ST150SA

Beacon Road

ST150WU

Harris View

ST150YN

Astral Way

ST150DT

Woodlands Avenue

ST150BG

Beacon Grove

ST150UP

Emerald Way

ST150FU

Brassington Road

ST150YJ

Opal Way

ST150AP

Wood Lane

ST150YP

Tutor Grove

ST150YR

Air Cadet Mews

ST150LX

Newlands Close

ST150JE

Walton Way

ST150SW

Opal Way

ST150JA

Tyler Grove

ST150LT

Walton Industrial Estate

ST150LG

Redfern Road

ST150FN

Tatenhill Walk

ST150EH

Beechwood Drive

ST150LE

Dutton Way

ST150HH

Manor Rise

ST150AG

Clinton Gardens

ST150GE

Manor Rise

ST150WA

Candler Drive

ST159ES

Opal Way

ST150HG

Stafford Road

ST150LS

Richmond Mews

ST150XR

Wedgwood Avenue

ST150AE

Ernald Gardens

ST150EZ

Bridge Crescent

ST150HQ

Eccleshall Road

ST150WY

Adventure Close

ST150FT

Wardle Croft

ST150WB

Hartley Close

ST150HJ

Eccleshall Road

ST150JN

Pirehill Lane

ST150DJ

The Fillybrooks

ST150DD

Larchfields

ST150EL

Runnymede

ST150FD

Lamb Lane

ST150XS

Spode Close

ST150HW

Eccleshall Road

ST150AJ

Hill Drive

ST150EX

Stafford Road

ST150FR

Lockley Walk

ST150HX

Manor Rise

ST150NG

Ash Tree Rise

ST150FG

Blundell Drive

ST159FT

Opal Way

ST150YY

Opal Way

ST150DQ

Valley Road

ST150XT

Doulton Close

ST150DP

Fieldsway

ST150NN

Walton Industrial Estate

ST150EW

Ashdale Close

ST150FL

Sweepers Avenue

ST150DU

St Vincent Road

ST150DG

Stafford Road

ST150JG

Green Close

ST150YQ

Astral Way

ST150HD

Heathfield Avenue

ST150DR

Woodlands Avenue

ST150AH

Friars Avenue

ST159FA

Opal Way

ST150GX

Stafford Close

ST150SD

Diamond Way

ST150LN

Foxwood Close

ST150AA

Tilling Drive

ST150WT

Millington Lane

ST150JS

Lea Road

ST150JT

Meadow Way

ST150HT

Manor Rise

ST150DB

Redwood Avenue

ST150HY

Manor Rise

ST150WJ

Beacon Road

ST150JJ

Avon Grove

ST150EG

Whitemill Lane

ST150FX

Bott Lane

ST150HZ

Brookside Lane

ST159AA

Opal Way

ST150JP

Meadow Way

ST150FE

Burchell Avenue

ST150FY

Brain Avenue

ST150NW

Priory Close

ST150JR

Croft Road

ST159DX

Opal Way

ST150EN

Richmond Grove

ST150JF

Walton Way

ST150ES

Balmoral Close

ST150DA

Morland Close

ST150AU

Pirehill Lane

ST150HE

Stafford Road

Data Sources

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