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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
7.01(-35%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.05(-58%)
Other theft
2.06(-64%)
Public order
1.98(-67%)
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 156 recent sales, the median property price is £290,000 in Weeping Cross & Brocton area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £975,000.

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
Semi-Detached74£253,750
Detached73£400,000
Flats1£150,000
Terraced8£218,500

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

ST174TU

Newbury Close

ST170HE

Yelverton Avenue

ST170JY

Milford Road

ST174QX

Inglemere Drive

ST174SE

Wildwood Lawns

ST174NG

Rowan Glade

ST170AS

Farmdown Road

ST174RE

Woodleyes Crescent

ST170QQ

Cannock Road

ST170JL

Meadow Sweet Drive

ST170LZ

Birch Close

ST170PW

Selworthy Drive

ST170PP

Selworthy Drive

ST170ST

Cannock Road

ST170HT

Porlock Avenue

ST170DZ

Hillcroft Avenue

ST174PY

Wildwood Drive

ST170TY

Pool Lane

ST170DF

Weeping Cross

ST170TP

The Green

ST174PG

Radford Bank

ST170TQ

Heather Hill

ST174HU

Leahurst Close

ST170NF

Pine Crescent

ST170AY

Kestrel Close

ST174SA

Mapledene Close

ST170AE

Westminster Close

ST170TT

Walton Lane

ST170DW

Firs Close

ST174PH

Meadow Ridge

ST170HN

Salcombe Avenue

ST170LL

Village Gardens

ST174UF

Herons Close

ST170SS

Camp Road

ST170ND

Pine Crescent

ST170GY

Padstow Drive

ST174NU

Fairmead Close

ST170UD

Pool Lane

ST170FT

Cornwall Drive

ST170EW

Appledore Close

ST170DB

Baswich Lane

ST170LY

Cedar Way

ST170QF

Cannock Road

ST170EQ

Bodmin Avenue

ST174QA

Leighswood

ST170WG

Constable Close

ST170JH

Falmouth Avenue

ST170LJ

The Rise

ST170PD

Burnham Avenue

ST170HG

Sidmouth Avenue

ST174RS

Hollyhurst

ST174SB

Wildwood Drive

ST174PS

Radford Rise

ST170DH

Weeping Cross

ST170JE

Camelford Close

ST170BA

Danta Way

ST170SY

Brocton Crescent

ST170JG

Falmouth Avenue

ST170WD

Apple Tree Close

ST170AB

Sandringham Close

ST170HX

Widecombe Avenue

ST174RA

Cannock Road

ST170YJ

Foxcote Close

ST174RH

Caldervale Drive

ST170SZ

New Inn Row

ST174HT

Wrenswood

ST170QB

Island Green

ST170JS

Stockton Lane

ST170AH

Buckingham Close

ST170HQ

St Mawes Close

ST174QH

Treetops

ST174RG

Badgers Croft

ST170DA

Baswich Lane

ST170JF

Torrington Avenue

ST174QE

Heronswood

ST174PT

Shawms Crest

ST170TE

Sawpit Lane

ST174PN

Sharnbrook Grove

ST180YJ

Tilcon Avenue

ST170DG

Weeping Cross

ST170QE

Cannock Road

ST170EE

St Austell Close

ST170TL

Chase Road

ST170UA

Deer Hill

ST170TH

Park Lane

ST174RT

The Woodcote

ST170LR

The Village

ST170AP

Farmdown Road

ST170NQ

Willow Close

ST170LD

Green Gore Lane

ST174QF

Tall Pines

ST170BY

Baswich Lane

ST170QA

Overhill Road

ST170ED

Bodmin Avenue

ST170GZ

Helston Close

ST174RX

Hurstmead Drive

ST170LF

School Lane

ST170GW

Bude Drive

ST174PU

Wildwood Drive

ST174RY

Aldersleigh Drive

Data Sources

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