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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 75 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 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-Detached39£250,000
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.

Data Sources

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