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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 67 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
67
Deprivation level
1/10
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
37.54(-2%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.69(+56%)
Shoplifting
15.36(+76%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.98(-3%)
Public order
5.9(-3%)
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 76 recent sales, the median property price is £277,500 in Weeping Cross & Wildwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £141,000 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£366,250
Semi-Detached40£247,500
Terraced2£228,500

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

ST174NF

Rookswood Copse

ST174PN

Sharnbrook Grove

ST170QF

Cannock Road

ST174QT

Greylarch Lane

ST174RF

Larksmeadow Vale

ST174QF

Tall Pines

ST170DL

Weeping Cross

ST174HU

Leahurst Close

ST174RZ

Sylvan Way

ST174RJ

Wycherwood Gardens

ST170DH

Weeping Cross

ST174TT

Chepstow Drive

ST174PQ

Radford Bank

ST174QU

Fallowfield

ST174RX

Hurstmead Drive

ST174JR

Pintail Close

ST174NG

Rowan Glade

ST170QD

Bridle Road

ST170PN

Selworthy Drive

ST170PS

Oakridge Way

ST170QA

Overhill Road

ST174RH

Caldervale Drive

ST174NX

Queensville

ST174PB

Windsor Road

ST174QW

Brambleside

ST174RN

The Bramblings

ST174HS

Sweetbriar Way

ST170QL

Cannock Road

ST174ND

Cherrywood Close

ST174NQ

Somervale

ST170WG

Constable Close

ST174RL

The Bramblings

ST170PU

Greenfield Road

ST170QQ

Cannock Road

ST174RW

Glenthorne Close

ST170NU

Victoria Way

ST170WE

Sergeant Way

ST170DS

Weeping Cross

ST174JL

Silkmore Crescent

ST174PL

Radford Bank

ST174QD

Heronswood

ST174SE

Wildwood Lawns

ST170DW

Firs Close

ST174SB

Wildwood Drive

ST170PE

Radstock Close

ST170PT

Oakridge Close

ST174QH

Treetops

ST174TY

Epsom Close

ST170DZ

Hillcroft Avenue

ST170PL

Wells Drive

ST170QB

Island Green

ST170YH

Beechfield Drive

ST174NB

Barnfield Way

ST174PY

Wildwood Drive

ST174PU

Wildwood Drive

ST174PP

Gorsley Dale

ST174RA

Cannock Road

ST174QG

Ravenswood Crest

ST174RQ

Otterburn Close

ST174HX

Shireoaks Drive

ST174QR

Beechmount Rise

ST174RE

Woodleyes Crescent

ST170DN

Knowle Road

ST174PA

Windsor Road

ST174RB

Martindale

ST174RD

Lansdowne Way

ST174RP

Spreadoaks Drive

ST170PA

Brean Road

ST170PP

Selworthy Drive

ST174TU

Newbury Close

ST174RR

Spinneyfields

ST174QN

Lindenbrook Vale

ST174RT

The Woodcote

ST170DP

Knowle Road

ST170NY

Victoria Way

ST170QN

Cannock Road

ST174QJ

Cloverdale

ST170PR

Silvester Way

ST174NP

The Downs

ST174PD

Warwick Road

ST170PD

Burnham Avenue

ST170PG

Mendip Avenue

ST174JJ

Hall Close

ST174NU

Fairmead Close

ST174PF

Lancaster Road

ST174SF

Shepherds Fold

ST174SL

White Oaks

ST170YJ

Foxcote Close

ST174QY

Robinswood

ST174QZ

Swallowdale

ST170WF

Sergeant Way

ST174QB

The Coppins

ST174QE

Heronswood

ST174TX

Cheltenham Drive

ST170PJ

Winsford Crescent

ST174RU

Meadway Drive

ST170DJ

Clevedon Avenue

ST174NW

Slaidburn Grove

ST170PQ

Mendip Avenue

ST170YL

Elmstone Close

Data Sources

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