Cross Butts Eccleshall, Stafford
41 addresses across 3 postcodes (ST21), about 290 m long, classed as a minor road. USRN 37601098.
- Sales: 37 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £283,750 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 29 homes have an energy certificate (B: 12, C: 6, D: 8, E: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Stafford costs £2,303 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 63% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Stone (Staffs), about 9 km (5.6 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 600 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 112 to 117 m above sea level.
- Noise: 19 of its 41 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Crown Surgery, about 520 m (0.3 miles) away.
- People: About 850 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 43% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 28 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | £283,750 | £175,000 | £392,500 |
| 2024 | 1 | £414,000 | £414,000 | £414,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £420,000 | £420,000 | £420,000 |
| 2021 | 3 | £270,000 | £250,000 | £347,500 |
| 2019 | 3 | £315,000 | £120,000 | £337,500 |
| 2018 | 1 | £234,950 | £234,950 | £234,950 |
| 2017 | 1 | £315,000 | £315,000 | £315,000 |
| 2016 | 2 | £217,500 | £210,000 | £225,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £235,000 | £235,000 | £235,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £203,000 | £203,000 | £203,000 |
| 2011 | 3 | £200,000 | £185,000 | £285,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £250,000 | £250,000 | £250,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov 2025 | BARFORD ST21 6AX | Semi-detached | £175,000 | |
| 11 Nov 2025 | THE COTTAGE ST21 6AX | Detached | £392,500 | |
| 22 Mar 2024 | 5 ST21 6AX | Detached | £414,000 | |
| 20 Apr 2022 | 7 ST21 6AX | Detached | £420,000 | |
| 30 Sep 2021 | OAK COTTAGE ST21 6AX | Detached | £347,500 | |
| 28 Sep 2021 | SUNNYBANK ST21 6AX | Semi-detached | £250,000 | |
| 16 Aug 2021 | EAGLE HOUSE ST21 6AX | Other | £960,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Feb 2021 | FERN COTTAGE ST21 6AX | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 4 Dec 2019 | BARFORD ST21 6AX | Semi-detached | £120,000 | |
| 14 May 2019 | MULBERRY HOUSE ST21 6AX | Detached | £337,500 | New build. |
| 18 Feb 2019 | FERN COTTAGE ST21 6AX | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 18 Jan 2019 | FAIRHAVEN ST21 6AX | Other | £205,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 15 Jun 2018 | HONEYSUCKLE COTTAGE ST21 6AX | Detached | £234,950 | New build. |
| 23 Jun 2017 | HONEYSUCKLE COTTAGE ST21 6AX | Other | £820,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 16 Jun 2017 | 1 ST21 6AX | Detached | £315,000 | |
| 3 Nov 2016 | SUNNYBANK ST21 6AX | Semi-detached | £210,000 | |
| 6 May 2016 | PENDANA ST21 6AX | Semi-detached | £225,000 | |
| 22 Jan 2015 | WOODLANDS ST21 6AX | Semi-detached | £235,000 | |
| 1 Mar 2013 | HILL TOP ST21 6AX | Semi-detached | £203,000 | |
| 1 Dec 2011 | PENDANA ST21 6AX | Semi-detached | £200,000 | |
| 4 Apr 2011 | CROSSVILLE ST21 6AX | Detached | £185,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2011 | THE COTTAGE ST21 6AX | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 3 Jun 2010 | THE COTTAGE ST21 6AX | Detached | £250,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2009 | BUENA VISTA ST21 6AX | Semi-detached | £203,000 | |
| 17 Sep 2008 | KOTA BAROE ST21 6AX | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 28 Sep 2007 | WOODLANDS ST21 6AX | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 25 Oct 2006 | 5 ST21 6AX | Detached | £249,950 | |
| 30 Jun 2005 | HOLLY COTTAGE ST21 6AX | Semi-detached | £131,950 | |
| 26 May 2004 | THE COTTAGE ST21 6AX | Detached | £165,000 | |
| 6 Jul 2001 | BUENA VISTA ST21 6AX | Semi-detached | £95,000 | |
| 26 Aug 1999 | 7 ST21 6AX | Detached | £141,500 | |
| 28 Jul 1999 | 3 ST21 6AX | Detached | £143,000 | |
| 11 Jun 1999 | 1 ST21 6AX | Detached | £139,950 | |
| 8 Aug 1997 | ROSE COTTAGE ST21 6AX | Detached | £195,000 | |
| 6 Jun 1997 | 1 ST21 6AX | Detached | £112,500 | |
| 29 Dec 1996 | BUENA VISTA ST21 6AX | Semi-detached | £61,000 | |
| 31 Oct 1995 | 5 ST21 6AX | Detached | £109,500 |
Energy performance certificates
29 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 88 m². Most common: House, detached (13); House, semi-detached (8); House, mid-terrace (3). Built: 2017 (12); 1983-1990 (4); before 1900 (4). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (24).
Council tax
What each band costs in Stafford in 2026-27: Band D £2,303 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,535 | £1,791 | £2,047 | £2,303 | £2,814 | £3,326 | £3,838 | £4,605 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (30% of about 840 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 1.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Listed buildings
- EAGLE HOUSE, grade II
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 3 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST21 6AX | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 1 | unlikely |
| ST21 6FA | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| ST21 6BD | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 41 addresses are between 112 m and 117 m above sea level (114 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST21 6AX | 100% | 63% | 63% | 0% |
| ST21 6BD | 92% | 75% | 83% | 0% |
| ST21 6FA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Stone (Staffs) 246,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9 km (5.6 miles) |
| Stafford 2.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 10.7 km (6.6 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 2 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Cross Butts Eccleshall | 210 m |
| Bus or coach station | Norton Bridge Station Drive | 4.5 km (2.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | HMP Drake Hall | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 55 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crown Surgery | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Eccleshall Pharmacy | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Castle View Dental Spa | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | St George's Hospital | 11 km (6.8 miles) |
| Police station | Stone Police Station | 9.1 km (5.6 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 520 m² | 600 m (0.4 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 4,350 m² | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,130 m² | 170 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of the Holy Trinity, a listed building (Grade I), 540 m (0.3 miles) north. 62 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of the Holy Trinity | Listed building, Grade I | 540 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Eccleshall Castle | Listed building, Grade II* | 910 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Eccleshall Castle | Scheduled monument | 930 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Tower at Eccleshall Castle | Listed building, Grade II* | 940 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Large Covert | Wood | 880 m (0.5 miles) south-west |
| Mere | Lake or reservoir | 910 m (0.6 miles) north |
| Elford Heath | Wood | 920 m (0.6 miles) west |
| The Dingle | Valley | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-west |
| Lake Covert | Wood | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) south-west |
| Cat's Hill | Hill | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 10.2 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 2 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 17 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 22 | 41 |
19 of the street's 41 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Stafford: see them on the Stafford page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 160 m | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle House Eccleshall ST21 6AX | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 30 m | 5 Very good | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Bishop Lonsdale C of E Academy ST21 6AU | School/college/university | 140 m | 5 Very good | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Coffee & Cake ST21 6BD | Mobile caterer | 190 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Tandoori Kitchen ST21 6AD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 21 Apr 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 17 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 |
| Other theft | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Bentham Way (8); On or near Cross Butts (7); On or near Trinity Road (4); On or near Langton Park (2); On or near School Road (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 17% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 44% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 3% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 10% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 65% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 27% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 33% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 62% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 1% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 29% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 12% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 43% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 9 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- ST21 6AX: 29 addresses of 34 in the postcode
- ST21 6FA: 11 addresses of 30 in the postcode
- ST21 6BD: 1 address of 16 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Gaol Butts · The Crescent · Langton Park · Romford Meadow · Campion Close · School Road · Bentham Way · Trinity Road · Mallow Close · Eagle Crescent · Overton Close · Shaws' Lane
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.