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Weeping Cross & Wildwood

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About

Weeping Cross & Wildwood is a primarily residential ward on the southeastern edge of Stafford. The area is characterised by a mix of housing developments, ranging from post-war estates to more modern suburban homes. Local amenities include several schools, convenience stores, and community facilities serving the neighbourhood's needs. The layout is defined by its proximity to major roadways connecting it to the town centre and beyond.

The ward incorporates the Wildwood Park area, which features a large, mature woodland with walking paths. This significant green space provides a contrast to the built environment and is a local resource for recreation. The overall character is suburban, with the Stafford Common nature reserve also forming part of its boundary, offering further open ground. Residential streets are generally quiet, focused around local shopping parades and schools.

Area overview

On average Weeping Cross & Wildwood has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 2.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Weeping Cross & Wildwood is £63,020 per year. There are 2 schools in Weeping Cross & Wildwood: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Weeping Cross & Wildwood is home to around 6,446 people, with a population density of about 2,920.6 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
70
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Weeping Cross & Wildwood Population
6,446
Population density
2,920.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
40.18(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.41(+99%)
Shoplifting
14.74(+69%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.29(0%)
Public order
6.36(+5%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,748
89.16%
Indian
180
2.79%
Other White
110
1.71%
Other
61
0.95%
White and Asian (mixed)
43
0.67%
Total population: 6,447

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,114
39.95%
Level 3 (A level)
920
17.38%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
719
13.59%
No qualifications
609
11.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
467
8.82%
Total 16+ residents: 5,292

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,412
51.4%
Owns with a mortgage
964
35.09%
Private landlord or letting agency
220
8.01%
Other social rented
77
2.8%
Other forms of private rent
39
1.42%
Total households: 2,747

Property prices in Weeping Cross & Wildwood

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £277,500 in Weeping Cross & Wildwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £925,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Weeping Cross & Wildwood 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 & Wildwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached34£375,000
Flats1£150,000
Semi-Detached47£245,000
Terraced2£176,000

10 years median price trend in Weeping Cross & Wildwood

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

All postcodes in Weeping Cross & Wildwood

ST174RA

Cannock Road

ST174NZ

Kent Way

ST174RN

The Bramblings

ST174JN

Silkmore Lane

ST174JL

Silkmore Crescent

ST174JJ

Hall Close

ST174JT

Mandarin Walk

ST174JH

Silkmore Lane

ST174PP

Gorsley Dale

ST170PU

Greenfield Road

ST170DH

Weeping Cross

ST174RY

Aldersleigh Drive

ST174UA

Ripon Drive

ST174TY

Epsom Close

ST170DJ

Clevedon Avenue

ST174QT

Greylarch Lane

ST174QU

Fallowfield

ST174RJ

Wycherwood Gardens

ST174RB

Martindale

ST174NP

The Downs

ST170PB

Glastonbury Close

ST174QN

Lindenbrook Vale

ST174HU

Leahurst Close

ST174RW

Glenthorne Close

ST170PJ

Winsford Crescent

ST170PL

Wells Drive

ST170PE

Radstock Close

ST170DR

Cremorne Drive

ST174SE

Wildwood Lawns

ST174QS

Stonepine Close

ST170PD

Burnham Avenue

ST174PY

Wildwood Drive

ST174HX

Shireoaks Drive

ST170PF

Mendip Avenue

ST174PF

Lancaster Road

ST174JS

Mallard Avenue

ST174QF

Tall Pines

ST170NU

Victoria Way

ST174NW

Slaidburn Grove

ST170QQ

Cannock Road

ST174NR

Hartsbourne Way

ST174JF

Pioneer Way

ST174PX

Brookwillows

ST170YH

Beechfield Drive

ST174QR

Beechmount Rise

ST170QA

Overhill Road

ST174RL

The Bramblings

ST174QP

Briarsleigh

ST170DW

Firs Close

ST174SB

Wildwood Drive

ST174PL

Radford Bank

ST170QB

Island Green

ST174TT

Chepstow Drive

ST174UF

Herons Close

ST170DP

Knowle Road

ST174QD

Heronswood

ST174PA

Windsor Road

ST174RX

Hurstmead Drive

ST174NX

Queensville

ST174RU

Meadway Drive

ST174QJ

Cloverdale

ST174NF

Rookswood Copse

ST170DZ

Hillcroft Avenue

ST174QX

Inglemere Drive

ST170DL

Weeping Cross

ST174PU

Wildwood Drive

ST170QJ

Cannock Road

ST174HT

Wrenswood

ST174SF

Shepherds Fold

ST174RD

Lansdowne Way

ST170WG

Constable Close

ST174SA

Mapledene Close

ST174NG

Rowan Glade

ST170WF

Sergeant Way

ST170YJ

Foxcote Close

ST174ND

Cherrywood Close

ST170PG

Mendip Avenue

ST174QW

Brambleside

ST170PH

Winsford Crescent

ST174PQ

Radford Bank

ST170PN

Selworthy Drive

ST174SQ

Larchwood

ST174PZ

Silverthorn Way

ST170QH

Cannock Road

ST174TU

Newbury Close

ST174QZ

Swallowdale

ST174RH

Caldervale Drive

ST174QG

Ravenswood Crest

ST170QE

Cannock Road

ST174RE

Woodleyes Crescent

ST170WE

Sergeant Way

ST174TB

Wildwood Ringway

ST170PA

Brean Road

ST170PR

Silvester Way

ST174TX

Cheltenham Drive

ST174PD

Warwick Road

ST174QA

Leighswood

ST170DS

Weeping Cross

ST170NY

Victoria Way

ST170PQ

Mendip Avenue

Data Sources

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