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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 148 recent sales, the median property price is £305,000 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-Detached67£255,000
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

ST170DG

Weeping Cross

ST170LA

Milford Road

ST170PJ

Winsford Crescent

ST170TW

Old Acre Lane

ST174RU

Meadway Drive

ST170DJ

Clevedon Avenue

ST174NW

Slaidburn Grove

ST180YL

Baswich Lane

ST170LP

Waltonbury Close

ST170PQ

Mendip Avenue

ST170TZ

Brook Lane

ST170YL

Elmstone Close

ST174PX

Brookwillows

ST174PZ

Silverthorn Way

ST174SG

Maple Wood

ST170DR

Cremorne Drive

ST170EP

Braunton Avenue

ST170EW

Appledore Close

ST170NW

Brocton Lane

ST170PW

Selworthy Drive

ST170TJ

Sawpit Lane

ST170EN

Camborne Close

ST170LZ

Birch Close

ST170QJ

Cannock Road

ST174SH

Fieldside

ST170AJ

Chartwell Road

ST170BJ

Brendon Close

ST170EA

Lynton Avenue

ST170QH

Cannock Road

ST170ER

Bodmin Avenue

ST170HD

St Ives Close

ST170NX

Victoria Way

ST174NR

Hartsbourne Way

ST174SQ

Larchwood

ST170DA

Baswich Lane

ST170EE

St Austell Close

ST170HT

Porlock Avenue

ST170JS

Stockton Lane

ST170YY

Cannock Road

ST170LB

Milford Road

ST174QP

Briarsleigh

ST174RG

Badgers Croft

ST174RY

Aldersleigh Drive

ST170FL

Penzance Way

ST170NL

Old Croft Road

ST170PH

Winsford Crescent

ST174PT

Shawms Crest

ST174QX

Inglemere Drive

ST170TA

Brick Kiln Lane

ST174QQ

Firbeck Gardens

ST174TB

Wildwood Ringway

ST180AG

Baswich

ST170AQ

Ascot Road

ST170NG

Briar Close

ST170PB

Glastonbury Close

ST170TB

Sherbrook Close

ST170TU

Old Coach Lane

ST174UF

Herons Close

ST170GW

Bude Drive

ST170JL

Meadow Sweet Drive

ST170NN

Oakover Grange

ST174NE

Deepdales

ST174QS

Stonepine Close

ST174UA

Ripon Drive

ST170QE

Cannock Road

ST174PS

Radford Rise

ST170HB

Bideford Avenue

ST170JG

Falmouth Avenue

ST170NQ

Willow Close

ST170PF

Mendip Avenue

ST174HT

Wrenswood

ST170AY

Kestrel Close

ST170HE

Yelverton Avenue

ST170JD

Babbacombe Avenue

ST174QA

Leighswood

ST174RS

Hollyhurst

ST174SA

Mapledene Close

ST170DB

Baswich Lane

ST170LT

Anson Drive

ST170NJ

Old Croft Road

Data Sources

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