Mosspit & Silkmore Lane
Stafford 016 · 4 sub-areas · 7,713 residents
Stafford 016 is a residential neighbourhood within Stafford, home to around 7,700 people. A typical two-bedroom property lets for about £774 a month — well below the UK national median and noticeably more affordable than most comparable Midlands towns. Social housing is a significant part of the mix here, with nearly three in ten households in the social rented sector.
Mosspit & Silkmore Lane is a mid-density neighbourhood of Stafford in the West Midlands region. It sits between busier and quieter parts of the local authority and isn't dominated by a single use — there's a mix of workplaces, housing and local services.
Overview
What's it like to live in Mosspit & Silkmore Lane?
The area is unusually green for its density — 8 parks and 3 playgrounds sit within five minutes' walk of the centroid; there's effectively nothing within walking distance — eating out, drinking and shopping mean a drive; Crime sits around the national average — neither a notable concern nor a notable selling point; rents are below the national norm, with a typical home letting at around £882 a month; gigabit broadband is effectively universal.
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Figures are aggregated across 4 sub-areas — population-weighted means for rates, sums for counts. Sources cited beneath each section.
Mosspit & Silkmore Lane in Stafford
Living in Mosspit & Silkmore Lane
This part of Stafford is predominantly residential and car-dependent, with the character of a settled, mixed-tenure suburb rather than a vibrant urban centre. Around 23% of residents work from home, which is relatively high, and the area's 100% gigabit broadband coverage makes that practical. The pace is quiet; this isn't a neighbourhood built around a high street or a station, but it functions well for people who prioritise space, affordability, and easy road access.
On cost, Stafford 016 sits at the more affordable end of the local market. A one-bedroom property averages around £618 a month, a two-bed around £774, and a three-bed around £956 — all comfortably below what you'd pay in Birmingham or the wider West Midlands commuter belt. The median house price is roughly £202,000, and at around three years to save a deposit, ownership is genuinely within reach for households on local incomes.
The population is spread fairly evenly across age groups — under-18s make up around 22%, and every adult age band sits between 19% and 20%. That even spread, plus a household couple-with-children rate of around 18%, points to a neighbourhood that works for families as much as singles. Just over a third of households are single-person, and owner-occupation sits at 57%, but the 29% social housing share is well above the national norm and shapes the overall feel of the area.
The nearest rail station is roughly 2,500 metres away — about a 31-minute walk, so most people drive. At 63% car commuting, this is firmly a car-first neighbourhood. Greenspace is relatively accessible, with the nearest open space around 400 metres away on average and about a third of the area considered walkably green. For more on the streets and sub-areas within this neighbourhood, see the sub-areas list below.
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Frequently asked
- Is Stafford 016 a nice place to live?
- It's a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood that works well for families and people who prioritise affordability and space over urban amenity. It's car-dependent and lacks a strong high street, but greenspace is close and broadband is excellent. The above-average crime rate and below-average school ratings are worth factoring in.
- What is the rent in Stafford 016?
- A one-bedroom home runs around £618 a month, a two-bed around £774, and a three-bed around £956. These are estimates scaled from council-level data using local sale prices. Rents rose around 6% in the past year. Council tax (Band D) adds roughly £192 a month on top.
- Is Stafford 016 safe?
- The recorded crime rate is around 91 per 1,000 residents a year, which is modestly above the UK average of roughly 80. It's not an outlier by national standards, but it is slightly elevated. The neighbourhood sits in the fourth deprivation decile, which tends to correlate with higher crime figures. Check Police.uk for street-level detail.
- What's the commute from Stafford 016 to Birmingham?
- By public transport, Birmingham is around 61 minutes from Stafford station. The nearest rail station is about 2,500 metres away — most residents drive there. Around 63% of the neighbourhood commutes by car, so road access is the main consideration for most people.
- Who lives in Stafford 016?
- The population of around 7,700 is spread fairly evenly across age groups. Just over half of homes are owner-occupied, but nearly 29% are social rented — well above the national norm. Around a third of households are single-person. The area is predominantly UK-born and ethnically homogeneous relative to comparable Midlands towns.
- What schools are near Stafford 016?
- There are 38 schools within typical catchment distance, but only around 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — significantly below the national average of roughly 89%. The nearest Outstanding school is about 2,574 metres away. Check current Ofsted ratings and Stafford Borough Council admissions pages for up-to-date catchment information.
- How good is broadband in Stafford 016?
- Excellent. The area has 100% gigabit-capable broadband coverage and no connections below the universal service obligation minimum. Combined with a 23% work-from-home rate, it's well set up for remote workers.