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Weeping Cross & Brocton

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About

Weeping Cross is a residential suburb situated directly south of Stafford town centre. The area primarily consists of housing estates built from the mid-20th century onwards, with local shops and schools serving the community. It is bordered by the A34 road, which provides a main transport link.

To the east lies Brocton, a village on the edge of Cannock Chase. Brocton is characterised by older housing and sits adjacent to the expansive woodland and heathland. The military cemetery here is a notable local landmark, reflecting the area's historical connections to the nearby former army camps.

Area overview

On average Weeping Cross & Brocton has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 23 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 1.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Weeping Cross & Brocton is £64,406 per year. There are 6 schools in Weeping Cross & Brocton: 5 primary (3 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Weeping Cross & Brocton is home to around 12,118 people, with a population density of about 810.1 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
23
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
1.6%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Weeping Cross & Brocton Population
12,118
Population density
810.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.37(-65%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.77(-40%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.97(-59%)
Other theft
1.98(-65%)
Public order
1.57(-74%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
10,848
89.54%
Indian
280
2.31%
Other White
214
1.77%
Other
108
0.89%
White and Asian (mixed)
96
0.79%
Total population: 12,115

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
4,184
42.05%
Level 3 (A level)
1,653
16.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,358
13.65%
No qualifications
1,086
10.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
837
8.41%
Total 16+ residents: 9,950

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,723
53.43%
Owns with a mortgage
1,798
35.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
375
7.36%
Other forms of private rent
84
1.65%
Other social rented
75
1.47%
Total households: 5,096

Property prices in Weeping Cross & Brocton

Based on 149 recent sales, the median property price is £295,000 in Weeping Cross & Brocton area, with individual transactions ranging from £141,000 up to £985,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Weeping Cross & Brocton 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 Weeping Cross & Brocton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached73£400,000
Flats1£225,000
Semi-Detached68£253,750
Terraced7£215,000

10 years median price trend in Weeping Cross & Brocton

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weeping Cross & Brocton.

All postcodes in Weeping Cross & Brocton

ST170ND

Pine Crescent

ST170GZ

Helston Close

ST170NE

Grosvenor Way

ST174NF

Rookswood Copse

ST174PN

Sharnbrook Grove

ST170QF

Cannock Road

ST170EQ

Bodmin Avenue

ST170HA

Tiverton Avenue

ST170AL

Belvedere Close

ST170AU

Fairview Way

ST170ET

Portleven Close

ST170HX

Widecombe Avenue

ST170NF

Pine Crescent

ST174QT

Greylarch Lane

ST174RF

Larksmeadow Vale

ST174QF

Tall Pines

ST170AA

Sandringham Road

ST170DL

Weeping Cross

ST170EJ

Hartland Avenue

ST170HN

Salcombe Avenue

ST170ST

Cannock Road

ST170LR

The Village

ST170ES

Bodmin Avenue

ST170JQ

Falmouth Avenue

ST174HU

Leahurst Close

ST174RZ

Sylvan Way

ST170LU

Cedar Way

ST174RJ

Wycherwood Gardens

ST170DH

Weeping Cross

ST170JZ

The Crescent

ST174TT

Chepstow Drive

ST170BA

Danta Way

ST170HG

Sidmouth Avenue

ST170HS

Porlock Avenue

ST170LX

Oak Avenue

ST170TT

Walton Lane

ST170UN

Main Road

ST174PQ

Radford Bank

ST170AX

Fairview Way

ST174QU

Fallowfield

ST174RX

Hurstmead Drive

ST170AG

Ascot Road

ST170AS

Farmdown Road

ST174NG

Rowan Glade

ST170JF

Torrington Avenue

ST170QD

Bridle Road

ST170DQ

Weeping Cross

ST170PN

Selworthy Drive

ST170PS

Oakridge Way

ST170QA

Overhill Road

ST170TL

Chase Road

ST174PG

Radford Bank

ST174RH

Caldervale Drive

ST170AZ

Dolphin Close

ST170TE

Sawpit Lane

ST170TR

Pool Lane

ST174QW

Brambleside

ST174RN

The Bramblings

ST180YJ

Tilcon Avenue

ST170AN

Balmoral Road

ST170AW

Mayfield Road

ST170LG

The Village

ST174HS

Sweetbriar Way

ST170QL

Cannock Road

ST174ND

Cherrywood Close

ST174NQ

Somervale

ST170HL

Baswich Crest

ST170JE

Camelford Close

ST170LJ

The Rise

ST170NH

Holly Drive

ST170TP

The Green

ST170WG

Constable Close

ST170AB

Sandringham Close

ST170EG

Bodmin Avenue

ST174RL

The Bramblings

ST170GX

Hayle Close

ST170NA

Elm Avenue

ST170UD

Pool Lane

ST170PU

Greenfield Road

ST170QQ

Cannock Road

ST170SS

Camp Road

ST170SY

Brocton Crescent

ST174RW

Glenthorne Close

ST170JH

Falmouth Avenue

ST170JP

Bluebell Hollow

ST170NU

Victoria Way

ST170WE

Sergeant Way

ST170AP

Farmdown Road

ST170DS

Weeping Cross

ST174PL

Radford Bank

ST174QD

Heronswood

ST170JJ

Falmouth Close

ST170LQ

The Village

ST170NB

Cedar Way

ST170TS

Park Lane

ST174SE

Wildwood Lawns

ST170DW

Firs Close

ST174SB

Wildwood Drive

ST170PE

Radstock Close

ST170PT

Oakridge Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.