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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 low crime levels, with around 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. 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

Median price£272,500
Price per sq ft£291
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£231K – £325K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 (about £291 per square foot) in Weeping Cross & Wildwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £925,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Weeping Cross & Wildwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£368,750£327
Semi-Detached48£250,000£286
Terraced4£235,000£235

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Weeping Cross & Wildwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weeping Cross & Wildwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245,000£118,500£165,500£191,500
2017£252,475£115,000£177,500£156,000
2018£260,000£120,000£176,250£215,000
2019£284,500£121,000£186,000£200,000
2020£305,250£122,000£200,000£175,000
2021£362,053£120,250£199,250£194,000
2022£432,500£109,000£230,000£214,000
2023£335,000£125,000£230,000£230,000
2024£370,000£150,000£226,000£215,000
2025£375,000£150,000£247,500£222,000
2026£340,000—£250,000£248,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weeping Cross & Wildwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weeping Cross & Wildwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£236£208£205£193
2017£234£218£214£185
2018£252£221£218£208
2019£253£216£216£197
2020£260£216£243£218
2021£274£217£246£220
2022£299£209£261£231
2023£302£228£270£302
2024£302£268£265£253
2025£334£263£280£258
2026£321—£310£211
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weeping Cross & Wildwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Weeping Cross & Wildwood in the last year.

All postcodes in Weeping Cross & Wildwood

ST170PW

Selworthy Drive

ST174RS

Hollyhurst

ST170NX

Victoria Way

ST170PP

Selworthy Drive

ST170PT

Oakridge Close

ST174QQ

Firbeck Gardens

ST174RZ

Sylvan Way

ST174RP

Spreadoaks Drive

ST170QL

Cannock Road

ST170DN

Knowle Road

ST174SL

White Oaks

ST174NE

Deepdales

ST174PB

Windsor Road

ST170QF

Cannock Road

ST174RG

Badgers Croft

ST170PS

Oakridge Way

ST174HS

Sweetbriar Way

ST174QH

Treetops

ST174RT

The Woodcote

ST174SH

Fieldside

ST170QD

Bridle Road

ST174NB

Barnfield Way

ST174RQ

Otterburn Close

ST174QE

Heronswood

ST174NQ

Somervale

ST170QN

Cannock Road

ST174QY

Robinswood

ST170YL

Elmstone Close

ST174QB

The Coppins

ST174RF

Larksmeadow Vale

ST174PE

York Road

ST174NU

Fairmead Close

ST174PN

Sharnbrook Grove

ST174RR

Spinneyfields

ST174SG

Maple Wood

ST174JR

Pintail Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.