New homes in Staffordshire attract buyers looking for excellent commuter links and access to the county’s varied countryside. And with house prices already below average and dipping in recent months, it could be the perfect time to buy. But where should you start your search? Right here, of course! We have been busy curating resident reviews to determine the best developments around. Read on to learn what makes Staffordshire great before diving into our Top 10.
New homes in Staffordshire: Top 10 developments
Ready to discover the best-rated new homes in Staffordshire? Our verified residents have given us honest accounts of life on their development. From management to design and general liveability, they discuss everything they rate (or hate) about their homes.
*PLEASE NOTE these rankings take into account how many reviews a scheme has and how recently those reviews have been submitted, so may not match the overall star ratings shown. Buildings with a larger number of more recent reviews are given a greater weighting to reflect current building performance.
Where is Staffordshire?
So, where exactly is Staffordshire to be found? A landlocked county in the West Midlands, Staffordshire borders Cheshire to the north-west, Derbyshire and Leicestershire to the east, Warwickshire to the south-east, the West Midlands County and Worcestershire to the south, and Shropshire to the west.
Staffordshire is divided into the districts of Cannock Chase, East Staffordshire, Lichfield, Newcastle-under-Lyme, South Staffordshire, Stafford, Staffordshire Moorlands, and Tamworth. Stoke-on-Trent is the most populated area, with the cathedral city of Lichfield and the county town of Stafford also notable settlements.
Living in Staffordshire
From world-famous potteries to its reputation for innovation and industry, Staffordshire has a history as varied and exciting as its landscape. And you’ll find plenty of breathtaking countryside, including moorland, wooded valleys, and the Peak District National Park in the north and Cannock Chase AONB in the south. Coupled with a network of waterways such as the idyllic Staffordshire and Worcestershire Canal, the county’s setting couldn’t be better.
Many businesses in Staffordshire are part of the forefront of the technology, transport, biologics, ceramics and brewing industries. At the same time, big names such as Jaguar Land Rover, Amazon and Molson-Coors are busy creating many new jobs in the region. The county also lies within easy commuting distance of Birmingham and Manchester, so it’s ideally placed whether you work inside the border or further afield.
Some other family-friendly facilities in the region include Alton Towers Resort, Drayton Manor Park, the SnowDome indoor ski slope, Water World, Monkey Forest, Go Ape, the World of Wedgwood, Trentham Gardens and the National Brewery Centre. In the heart of the county, Stafford offers plenty of leisure activities and a range of lovely shops, restaurants and cafés – not to mention its cultural landmarks, thriving square and bustling indoor markets.
Students are also drawn to the area to study at Keele University, recently shortlisted for University of the Year, and Staffordshire University, which offers world-class healthcare education.
Transport in Staffordshire
Whether you’re travelling by car, rail, or bus, Staffordshire has you covered transport-wise. The M6 and the A34, A518, A449 and A513 provide quick connections to the region’s hubs. Meanwhile, Birmingham International Airport remains easily reachable from Stafford in 55 minutes.
Travelling to Wolverhampton or Birmingham New Street? Stafford station will deliver you to the former in 15 minutes and the latter in 30–40 minutes. Nearby Penkridge station also links to Birmingham and Crewe in around 30 minutes and Liverpool in about 70.
Other options include a variety of bus routes (such as the No.5 to Telford, 817A to Rodbaston via Cannock, the 825 to Lichfield and the 877 to Wolverhampton). Alternatively, travel green on cycle paths along the Stafford to Newport Greenway, the Manifold Track, or Cannock Chase.
Staffordshire property prices
So, are Staffordshire’s property prices within your budget? The average cost for property in Staffordshire is currently £219,000 (Zoopla: March 2024). Flats went for around £122,000 and terraced houses for £144,000. Meanwhile, semi-detached homes achieved £200,000 on average, with detached properties selling for £356,000.
Daily calculated figures from Home.co.uk’s property search engine puts the current rental average at around £1,000 PCM. This is significantly below the current UK average of £1,262. One-bedroom properties cost about £724 PCM, rising to £2,770 for five-bedroom homes.
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