Property market | £262,955 for a semi-detached property | |
Airport access | Closest airport is Birmingham (26.5 miles) | |
Broadband | 82.6mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) | |
Ethnic diversity | White: 93.7% residents (vs 81.7% England & Wales) Other: 6.2% residents (vs 18.3% England & Wales) | |
Socio-economic status | Ranked 181 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 413 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Stafford level) | |
Community | Median age is 48.0 | Happiness is Below Average for Staffordshire, Average for UK | |
Crime | 4.0 burglaries per 1k people (South Staffordshire) | |
Commute (approx) | - Birmingham New Street (26 mins) - Manchester Piccadilly (53 mins) - Euston (82 mins) | |
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£262,955 for a semi-detached property | |
Closest airport is Birmingham (26.5 miles) | |
82.6mbps average broadband speeds (very fast broadband for UK) | |
Median age is 48.0 | Happiness is Below Average for Staffordshire, Average for UK | |
Ranked 181 out of 573 in England & Wales for % of residents in higher managerial positions and 413 out of 573 for residents who are long-term unemployed (Stafford level) | |
4.0 burglaries per 1k people (South Staffordshire) | |
- Birmingham New Street (26 mins) - Manchester Piccadilly (53 mins) - Euston (82 mins) | |
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Acton Hill has a few stores nearby for groceries, including: Aldi Rising Brook Stafford, Asda Living Stafford. We found one nearby bar: The Wildwood. We found one nearby restaurant: The Seven Stars. We found one nearby cafe: Costa. Acton Hill has a range of train stations and schools nearby, as shown in the map below.
The property market in Acton Hill has had a steep increase over the last few years but slowing growth. Based on data published on 15 November 2023, on average a detached house costs £425,882, which is up 0.4% on last year. A semi-detached house on average costs £262,955 (down 0.0% on last year) , a terraced house £212,201 (down -1.1% on last year) and a flat £135,389. Renting a two bedroom flat will cost you approximately £626 per month. Property prices in Acton Hill are a little higher than the average property prices across Staffordshire and are slightly lower compared to other locations with a similar density in England. When looking at the annual change in property prices in Acton Hill, prices have decreased a little slower than the annual average price decrease seen across the Staffordshire region.
Property data is based on South Staffordshire level pricing data and is as at September 2023 (publicised 15 November 2023)
Detached and Semi-detached House Trend (£) to September 2023
County | Avg Detached Price | Annual Change | Avg Semi-Detached Price | Annual Change |
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Rutland | £557,774 | +11.3% | £341,529 | +11.7% |
Northumberland | £333,743 | +7.3% | £183,403 | +6.1% |
Lancashire | £326,887 | +4.3% | £195,848 | +3.4% |
Leicestershire | £432,076 | +3.9% | £262,308 | +3.0% |
Derbyshire | £340,545 | +3.7% | £209,276 | +2.9% |
Oxfordshire | £706,629 | +3.5% | £450,305 | +3.5% |
Merseyside | £340,051 | +3.4% | £214,398 | +2.4% |
Gloucestershire | £536,963 | +3.4% | £330,457 | +3.4% |
Nottinghamshire | £334,429 | +2.8% | £206,257 | +2.8% |
Wiltshire | £521,688 | +2.7% | £328,877 | +3.0% |
Greater Manchester | £396,806 | +2.7% | £254,125 | +2.3% |
West Yorkshire | £351,673 | +2.5% | £210,889 | +2.0% |
West Midlands | £407,684 | +2.2% | £245,250 | +2.4% |
East Riding of Yorkshire | £326,098 | +2.2% | £203,163 | +2.1% |
Staffordshire | £364,884 | +2.1% | £221,783 | +2.1% |
Herefordshire | £434,518 | +2.1% | £276,148 | +2.2% |
South Yorkshire | £284,409 | +2.0% | £182,869 | +1.9% |
West Sussex | £686,980 | +1.9% | £441,716 | +2.3% |
Kent | £619,795 | +1.8% | £386,201 | +1.4% |
Shropshire | £404,408 | +1.8% | £252,891 | +1.8% |
Warwickshire | £515,326 | +1.8% | £299,238 | +1.3% |
Devon | £503,963 | +1.6% | £337,624 | +2.3% |
North Yorkshire | £422,027 | +1.5% | £265,231 | +1.2% |
Norfolk | £406,137 | +1.4% | £267,820 | +1.2% |
North Northamptonshire | £426,370 | +1.3% | £254,947 | +1.2% |
Buckinghamshire | £853,940 | +1.2% | £460,891 | +1.2% |
West Northamptonshire | £478,844 | +0.9% | £279,006 | +0.7% |
Hampshire | £628,455 | +0.6% | £386,140 | +1.0% |
Lincolnshire | £307,354 | +0.6% | £205,466 | +1.4% |
Worcestershire | £455,558 | +0.6% | £276,201 | +0.9% |
Essex | £586,972 | +0.4% | £379,804 | 0.0% |
Somerset | £465,131 | +0.3% | £296,160 | +0.7% |
Suffolk | £454,636 | +0.2% | £283,920 | +0.6% |
East Sussex | £595,763 | +0.1% | £385,074 | +0.4% |
Cambridgeshire | £486,349 | 0.0% | £330,028 | +0.2% |
Surrey | £957,680 | -0.2% | £546,201 | +0.7% |
Isle of Wight | £435,441 | -0.4% | £298,787 | 0.0% |
Hertfordshire | £939,983 | -0.7% | £542,021 | -0.2% |
Cornwall | £453,159 | -1.1% | £300,170 | -0.6% |
Dorset | £528,863 | -1.3% | £348,080 | -0.8% |
Recent property transactions in the area
Listed below are some recent property purchases in the area, to give you an idea of the market. Click on a postcode if you would like to see data on that specific area of Acton Hill, or click here to browse the longer list of Acton Hill property transactions from 2023.
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Acton Hill has a healthy number of schools nearby to choose from. There are a mix of both primary and secondary schools nearby, including Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School, which was was rated as outstanding in 2017. Example schools in the area are listed below, with some information on their rating and access criteria.
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School | Type | Outstanding? |
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Oakridge Primary School | Primary Community school - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | Yes - 2017 |
St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
Barnfields Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
Leasowes Primary School | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
Walton High School | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | Yes - 2014 |
All Saints CofE Primary School, Bednall | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | No |
School | Type | Latest Rating | Parent View Reviews (if available) | Ofsted Report (if available) | Address |
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Leasowes Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (9/12/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Stafford | |
Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School Save school | Primary Voluntary controlled school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (6/16/2017) | Ofsted Report Link | Stafford | |
St Anne's Catholic Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (3/25/2010) | Ofsted Report Link | Stafford | |
Oakridge Primary School Save school | Primary Community school - Mixed | 1: Outstanding (7/10/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Stafford | |
Barnfields Primary School Save school | Primary Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (5/23/2014) | Ofsted Report Link | Stafford | |
Walton High School Save school | Secondary school Academy converter - Mixed | 2: Good (1/31/2012) | Ofsted Report Link | Stafford | |
All Saints CofE Primary School, Bednall Save school | Primary Academy sponsor led - Mixed | 4: Inadequate (2/7/2018) | Ofsted Report Link | Stafford |
School | Type |
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Leasowes Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (9/12/2012) |
Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (6/16/2017) |
St Anne's Catholic Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (3/25/2010) |
Oakridge Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 1: Outstanding (7/10/2014) |
Barnfields Primary School Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 2: Good (5/23/2014) |
Walton High School Ofsted report Save school | Secondary school Latest rating - 2: Good (1/31/2012) |
All Saints CofE Primary School, Bednall Ofsted report Save school | Primary Latest rating - 4: Inadequate (2/7/2018) |
Station | Distance from Acton Hill | Commute options |
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Stafford A relatively busy station. Station footfall changed +5% from the previous year. | 3 miles |
- Birmingham New Street (39 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (61 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Euston (128 mins - Avanti West Coast - £1353 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 127 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 130 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Reading (139 mins - CrossCountry) View details - East Croydon (1 change(s) - 154 mins - Southern - £1353 monthly fare) View details - York (1 change(s) - 159 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Marylebone (1 change(s) - 160 mins - Chiltern Railways - £1353 monthly fare) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 170 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Paddington (1 change(s) - 172 mins - Great Western Railway - £1353 monthly fare) View details - Cambridge (1 change(s) - 174 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Penkridge A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed +0% from the previous year. | 5 miles |
- Birmingham New Street (32 mins - West Midlands Trains) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (67 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 118 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Euston (154 mins - Avanti West Coast) View details - Reading (131 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 138 mins - TransPennine Express) View details - Marylebone (1 change(s) - 153 mins - Chiltern Railways) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 161 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - Paddington (1 change(s) - 165 mins - Great Western Railway) View details - York (1 change(s) - 167 mins - TransPennine Express) View details |
Hednesford A very quiet station station. Station footfall changed +0% from the previous year. | 7 miles |
- Birmingham New Street (44 mins - West Midlands Trains) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 114 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Euston (1 change(s) - 128 mins - West Midlands Trains - £1056 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 136 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 154 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 173 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 177 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
Cannock A relatively quiet station. Station footfall changed -5% from the previous year. | 9 miles |
- Birmingham New Street (41 mins - West Midlands Trains) View details - Manchester Piccadilly (1 change(s) - 111 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Euston (1 change(s) - 132 mins - West Midlands Trains - £1056 monthly fare) View details - Bristol Temple Meads (1 change(s) - 133 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Reading (1 change(s) - 151 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Leeds (1 change(s) - 170 mins - CrossCountry) View details - Cardiff Central (1 change(s) - 174 mins - CrossCountry) View details |
The table below lists ethnicities living in the local authority (South Staffordshire) as per the data published in December 2022. Source: ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk
Ethnicity | % of South Staffordshire residents | Benchmark:% of England & Wales residents |
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White | 93.7% | 81.7% |
Asian | 2.8% | 9.3% |
Mixed | 2.0% | 2.9% |
Black | 0.9% | 4.0% |
Other | 0.5% | 2.1% |
The table below lists the types of occupations that residents have, at the Stafford consituency level. Source: commonslibrary.parliament.uk
Type of occupation | % of residents (over 16 years old) | Rank within England & Wales |
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Intermediate occupations | 12.8% | |
Small employers and own account workers | 9.2% | |
Higher managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 13.4% | 181 out of 573 |
Lower managerial, administrative and professional occupations | 23.1% | |
Lower supervisory and technical occupations | 6.0% | |
Semi-routine occupations | 11.5% | |
Routine occupations | 12.6% | |
Never worked / long-term unemployed | 6.3% | 413 out of 573 |
Full-time students | 5.1% |
Relative to the UK average, the average broadband download speed in Staffordshire is average (65mbps). Acton Hill is faster than this, with average download speeds of 82.6mbps. You can also view really detailed broadband information at the Stafford level, via data.parliament.uk, here.
Average speed | 82.6 mbps |
% households with superfast broadband access | 95.5% |
% households unable to access decent broadband | 0.2% |
Crime stats were found at the South Staffordshire level:
Type | South Staffordshire | UK |
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Total Crimes (per thousand people) | 51 | 93 |
Burglaries (per thousand people) | 4 | 5 |
Public Order Offences (per thousand people) | 3 | 10 |
Bicycle Thefts (per thousand people) | 0 | 1 |
Violence Against People (per thousand people) | 20 | 36 |
We use an API provided by Department for Environment Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) to identify any live flood warnings to be aware of and we also provide insight into whether flooding could occur from rivers, sea and groundwater within 1km of Acton Hill.
There are no live flood warnings in the area, according to our interpretation of the DEFRA API.
The areas in the table below have been identified by the DEFRA API as areas where it is possible for flooding to occur from rivers, sea and in some locations, groundwater. Some of these areas will have measures in place to minimise the risk of flooding and they may be monitored by the Flood Warning Service.
Area | Cause | Description |
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West Midlands | River Blithe, River Swarbourne | Low-lying land and roads between Blythe Bridge and Nethertown on the River Blithe and between Hoar Cross and Yoxall on the River Swarbourne |
West Midlands | Sandyford Brook, Ridings Brook, Saredon Brook | Low-lying land and roads between Great Bridgeford and Shugborough on the River Sow, between Coven and Stafford on the River Penk, on the Sandyford Brook, on the Rising Brook, on the Ridings Brook and on the Saredon Brook |
West Midlands | River Penk | River Penk at Stafford including Queensville area |
Name | Property market | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby | Socio Economic |
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Acton Hill, Staffordshire Affordability: Average Low Crime Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £262,955 Detached: £425,882 | 51 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 | 13.4% residents in higher managerial positions 6.3% residents long-term unemployed |
Lichfield, Staffordshire Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £277,897 Detached: £481,727 | 55 | Primary: 13Secondary: 6 | 15.4% residents in higher managerial positions 6.1% residents long-term unemployed |
Kinver, Staffordshire Affordability: Average Low Crime Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £262,955 Detached: £425,882 | 51 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 | 12.8% residents in higher managerial positions 7.6% residents long-term unemployed |
Brocton, Staffordshire Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £250,382 Detached: £402,061 | 61 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 | 13.4% residents in higher managerial positions 6.3% residents long-term unemployed |
Barlaston, Staffordshire Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £250,382 Detached: £402,061 | 61 | Primary: 3Secondary: 2 | 14.8% residents in higher managerial positions 5.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Gnosall, Staffordshire Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £250,382 Detached: £402,061 | 61 | Primary: 1Secondary: | 14.8% residents in higher managerial positions 5.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Stafford, Staffordshire Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £250,382 Detached: £402,061 | 61 | Primary: 16Secondary: 6 | 14.8% residents in higher managerial positions 5.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Stone, Staffordshire Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £250,382 Detached: £402,061 | 61 | Primary: 9Secondary: 4 | 14.8% residents in higher managerial positions 5.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Tamworth, Staffordshire Affordability: Average Low Burglary Rate Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £240,118 Detached: £389,408 | 73 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 | 10.8% residents in higher managerial positions 7.5% residents long-term unemployed |
Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire Affordability: Very affordable Low Burglary Rate Hot property market | Semi-detached: £228,285 Detached: £368,470 | 68 | Primary: 15Secondary: 2 | 9.9% residents in higher managerial positions 8.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Uttoxeter, Staffordshire Affordability: Very affordable Low Burglary Rate Outstanding schools Hot property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £228,285 Detached: £368,470 | 68 | Primary: 6Secondary: 3 | 9.9% residents in higher managerial positions 8.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Caverswall, Staffordshire Affordability: Very affordable Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £201,691 Detached: £307,360 | 53 | Primary: 2Secondary: | 11.4% residents in higher managerial positions 6.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Cheadle, Staffordshire Affordability: Very affordable Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £201,691 Detached: £307,360 | 53 | Primary: 3Secondary: 2 | 14.8% residents in higher managerial positions 5.8% residents long-term unemployed |
Froghall, Staffordshire Affordability: Very affordable Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £201,691 Detached: £307,360 | 53 | Primary: 2Secondary: | 11.4% residents in higher managerial positions 6.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Leek, Staffordshire Affordability: Very affordable Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £201,691 Detached: £307,360 | 53 | Primary: 9Secondary: 4 | 11.4% residents in higher managerial positions 6.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Biddulph, Staffordshire Affordability: Very affordable Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £201,691 Detached: £307,360 | 53 | Primary: 9Secondary: 4 | 11.4% residents in higher managerial positions 6.4% residents long-term unemployed |
Name | Property | Crimes per 1,000 | Schools nearby |
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Acton Hill, Staffordshire Affordability: Average Low Crime Outstanding schools Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £262,955 Detached: £425,882 | 51 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 |
Lichfield, Staffordshire Affordability: Average Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Slowing property market Local Waitrose Local M&S | Semi-detached: £277,897 Detached: £481,727 | 55 | Primary: 13Secondary: 6 |
Kinver, Staffordshire Affordability: Average Low Crime Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £262,955 Detached: £425,882 | 51 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 |
Brocton, Staffordshire Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Very fast broadband Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £250,382 Detached: £402,061 | 61 | Primary: 2Secondary: 1 |
Barlaston, Staffordshire Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £250,382 Detached: £402,061 | 61 | Primary: 3Secondary: 2 |
Gnosall, Staffordshire Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £250,382 Detached: £402,061 | 61 | Primary: 1Secondary: |
Stafford, Staffordshire Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £250,382 Detached: £402,061 | 61 | Primary: 16Secondary: 6 |
Stone, Staffordshire Affordability: Average Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £250,382 Detached: £402,061 | 61 | Primary: 9Secondary: 4 |
Tamworth, Staffordshire Affordability: Average Low Burglary Rate Very fast broadband Slowing property market Local M&S | Semi-detached: £240,118 Detached: £389,408 | 73 | Primary: 6Secondary: 1 |
Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire Affordability: Very affordable Low Burglary Rate Hot property market | Semi-detached: £228,285 Detached: £368,470 | 68 | Primary: 15Secondary: 2 |
Uttoxeter, Staffordshire Affordability: Very affordable Low Burglary Rate Outstanding schools Hot property market Local Waitrose | Semi-detached: £228,285 Detached: £368,470 | 68 | Primary: 6Secondary: 3 |
Caverswall, Staffordshire Affordability: Very affordable Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £201,691 Detached: £307,360 | 53 | Primary: 2Secondary: |
Cheadle, Staffordshire Affordability: Very affordable Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £201,691 Detached: £307,360 | 53 | Primary: 3Secondary: 2 |
Froghall, Staffordshire Affordability: Very affordable Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £201,691 Detached: £307,360 | 53 | Primary: 2Secondary: |
Leek, Staffordshire Affordability: Very affordable Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Outstanding schools Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £201,691 Detached: £307,360 | 53 | Primary: 9Secondary: 4 |
Biddulph, Staffordshire Affordability: Very affordable Low Crime Low Burglary Rate Happiness High for UK Slowing property market | Semi-detached: £201,691 Detached: £307,360 | 53 | Primary: 9Secondary: 4 |
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