Staffordshire

Staffordshire is one of the most beautiful parts of England. From its rolling hills to its picturesque valleys, it’s a part of the country that many people dream about living in. The county is surrounded on all sides by the beautiful English countryside, while also being within easy reach of some major cities.

For prospective homebuyers who are looking for somewhere to settle down in Staffordshire, there are a number of factors they should consider before making the final decision about where to buy their new house. This article will discuss these different factors.

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Shugworth Hall in Staffordshire

Where is Staffordshire?

We’ll start with where Staffordshire is located. It borders Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Stoke-on-Trent, and Derby which means that there are plenty of opportunities for work locally.

Areas in Staffordshire

There are a variety of different areas that prospective homebuyers might want to consider living in Staffordshire.

These include Newcastle-under-Lyme, Cannock and Burton upon Trent which all have excellent transport links into London as well as being close enough to major cities such as Birmingham where there is plenty going on.

Newcastle-under-Lyme – This town is located in the north of Staffordshire and is home to a population of around 75,000. It’s known for its Georgian architecture as well as its castle which overlooks the town.

Cannock – Cannock is located in the southwest of Staffordshire and has a population of just over 60,000 residents. The area has excellent transport links into Birmingham and is just under an hour away from the city centre.

Rose Bridge in Staffordshire

Tamworth – Tamworth is located in the northeast of Staffordshire and is home to around 80,000 residents. The area is best known for its historic castle which dates back to the 11th Century.

Burton upon Trent – The town of Burton-upon-Trent is located near to Stoke on Trent in Staffordshire, England. This small but bustling market town was home to one of the world’s biggest breweries until 2005 when it was taken over by SABMiller. The town has a population of just over 70,000 and is known for its independent shops as well as its brewing heritage.

Stoke-on-Trent – Stoke-on-Trent is the largest city in Staffordshire, with a population of over 250,000. The city is known for its pottery industry and has been dubbed the ‘City of Ceramics’.

Universities in Staffordshire

Staffordshire is home to a few different universities including Keele University and Staffordshire University. Both are highly ranked and considered excellent choices for students.

Keele University – Located in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Keele University is a public research university with around 15,000 students. Keele specialises in medical and scientific research and was ranked joint 33rd in the UK in medicine.

Staffordshire University – Located just outside Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire University is a public university with around 20,000 students. The institution offers a range of courses such as creative arts and design degrees at the foundation level to PhDs in engineering sciences at the post-grad level

Top Schools in Staffordshire

Staffordshire countryside

The area also has some top schools which can be important for families looking to move to the county. These include:

The Royal School – The Royal School is one of the top schools in Staffordshire. It teaches children from reception to year 13 and has a good record for high grades at GCSE level, with its pupils getting an average score of around six A*s per pupil.

Newcastle Under Lyme School – Newcastle Under Lyme School is another top school in Staffordshire. It educates children from reception to year 11 and has a reputation for being one of the best schools in the county for sport.

St Dominic’s High School – The third most highly rated secondary school in Staffordshire is St Dominic’s High School. Located in the town of Stone, this school is one of three Catholic high schools to be found in Staffordshire and educates children from reception through to year 13.

Population of Staffordshire

The population density is fairly low compared to other parts of the country – just 69 people per square kilometre. This means that the county is sparsely populated with just over one million inhabitants living in an area of around 777 km², giving Staffordshire a population density of 69 ppl/km².

The vast majority of residents live in urban areas; only five parishes are classed as rural. The largest urban area is Stoke-on-Trent, with a population of around 240,000 and about one million living in the surrounding conurbation that includes Newcastle under Lyme and Kidsgrove.

 

Reviews in Staffordshire

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Lovely area to live

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Review Date May 2023

We’re really happy with the design of our property. It’s a shame that design wasn’t implemented throughout the entire site and not just the plots on the front of the site. The design is also repeated up and down the country.

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Wonderful area and excellent park nearby with a community green on the front. The roads a little narrow and could do with allocated areas for visitors to park. This seems a common theme in new developments with in depth planning and tight and narrow bends

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You get 2 weeks from the developer to report an issues. Half of them they claimed we should have informed them of whilst we had two moving vans on the driveway, the other issues they ignore and hope go away on there own.

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Glad to have finally settled in and made it our own home.

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Odour Concerns

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Review Date May 2023

The smell from the dog waste bin and drains during the summer is a recurring issue that affects the overall ambiance near my property. The odour permeating through the lounge window is particularly unpleasant.

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The small plot size is a major drawback, its crowded and neighbouring properties overshadow ours. Proximity to a passageway, with constant foot traffic passing by the house. Additionally, neighbour’s parking on the road instead of using their own driveways have been a problem for some.

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Purchasing a property closer to the entrance of the development earlier in the build phrase. Most of the properties had sold near the front.

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One of the best features of my residence is that the front door faces away from the entrances of other residents. This design provides better privacy and a peaceful entry into are home without being directly confronted by the activities of neighbouring residents, except for the park footpath and bins which could have been placed further away from our house.

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Village green design

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Review Date May 2023

There are some lovely local amenities in Coven including a great farm shop, a cafe and three pubs. There is a newly refurbished pub a short walk from the development and a children’s park at the end of the road. There’s also two dog walk parks nearby with riverside and forest views.

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The development has been designed to look like a village green with no cars to the front of the properties and outlook onto a green space. The outside space is maintained every four weeks and it is done to a high standard. There are climbing frames and bridges for children to play on.

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The sunsets over the fields are spectacular and the views are stunning.

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The house has been designed to work for family life.

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Few issues but still a nice place to live

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Review Date May 2023

Local shops and pub all still a great asset, parking on the street has become an issue more recently. People seem to be preferring to park on the road rather than their allocated spaces which causes a bit of a problem. Some noise from the ‘street racers’ on the a449. On – going issue but the police are involved.

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A few things have gone wrong since the last review, the back door hinges are consistently coming loose and lots of plaster issues (expected but lovells delayed fixing them to be outside the 2 year warranty). Gates outside also feel like they have been cheaply purchased.

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The parking is an issue, getting out of the estate onto the main road can be difficult with people speeding.

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Room size, i live in a two bed house and all rooms are as big if not bigger than the 3 bed houses.

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