Area360 logo

Find postcode

Weeping Cross & Brocton

Interactive map displaying Weeping Cross & Brocton

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

ST170AR

Churchfield Close

ST170QJ

Cannock Road

ST170PA

Brean Road

ST170WF

Sergeant Way

ST170HB

Bideford Avenue

ST180YE

Baswich Lane

ST174TX

Cheltenham Drive

ST170ER

Bodmin Avenue

ST170TR

Pool Lane

ST170ES

Bodmin Avenue

ST170AU

Fairview Way

ST174SL

White Oaks

ST174QS

Stonepine Close

ST180AG

Baswich

ST170TF

Bracken View

ST170HA

Tiverton Avenue

ST170BH

Baswich Lane

ST170EG

Bodmin Avenue

ST174RB

Martindale

ST174RJ

Wycherwood Gardens

ST170NY

Victoria Way

ST170LS

Old Croft Road

ST170JA

St Michaels Close

ST170NW

Brocton Lane

ST170LG

The Village

ST170PE

Radstock Close

ST174PZ

Silverthorn Way

ST170DP

Knowle Road

ST170JP

Bluebell Hollow

ST170TD

Chase Crescent

ST170TU

Old Coach Lane

ST174RN

The Bramblings

ST170EA

Lynton Avenue

ST170NB

Cedar Way

ST170EF

Bodmin Avenue

ST170AN

Balmoral Road

ST170WE

Sergeant Way

ST170UJ

Lazar Lane

ST174RF

Larksmeadow Vale

ST170JD

Babbacombe Avenue

ST174TY

Epsom Close

ST170HS

Porlock Avenue

ST170BJ

Brendon Close

ST170LU

Cedar Way

ST170LQ

The Village

ST170HD

St Ives Close

ST170AZ

Dolphin Close

ST170AQ

Ascot Road

ST170TG

Heather Close

ST170DR

Cremorne Drive

ST170QN

Cannock Road

ST170LN

Congreve Close

ST170JJ

Falmouth Close

ST170HU

Porlock Avenue

ST170NL

Old Croft Road

ST174NQ

Somervale

ST174QW

Brambleside

ST174RW

Glenthorne Close

ST170NX

Victoria Way

ST174QY

Robinswood

ST170GX

Hayle Close

ST174NB

Barnfield Way

ST170JN

Bluebell Hollow

ST170TS

Park Lane

ST174SF

Shepherds Fold

ST170PR

Silvester Way

ST170JZ

The Crescent

ST170NH

Holly Drive

ST170BB

Cypress Close

ST170SU

Cannock Road

ST170PU

Greenfield Road

ST174TT

Chepstow Drive

ST170LW

Waltonmead Close

ST170BZ

Baswich Lane

ST170AL

Belvedere Close

ST170EH

Honiton Close

ST174QJ

Cloverdale

ST170AG

Ascot Road

ST170FL

Penzance Way

ST174NR

Hartsbourne Way

ST170AJ

Chartwell Road

ST170LA

Milford Road

ST174QN

Lindenbrook Vale

ST170XY

Porlock Avenue

ST174PQ

Radford Bank

ST170HZ

Torrington Avenue

ST174RL

The Bramblings

ST174TB

Wildwood Ringway

ST174QD

Heronswood

ST174PX

Brookwillows

ST170TZ

Brook Lane

ST170PS

Oakridge Way

ST170BL

Baswich Lane

ST170TX

Pool Lane

ST170LB

Milford Road

ST174QU

Fallowfield

ST170JU

Milford Road

ST170LH

The Rise

ST170LT

Anson Drive

ST170TW

Old Acre Lane

Data Sources

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