Where are we?
Staffordshire is a vast and diverse county which has much to offer those who live and work there. Whatever you enjoy doing, from outdoor pursuits to historical buildings, you are sure to find something to suit your interest. The north of the county offers the beautiful Staffordshire Moorlands and rural villages such as Flash, Rushton Spencer and Rudyard. The city of Stoke on Trent is home to the world famous pottery industry and of course Port Vale and Stoke City football clubs. Cannock Chase, a designated area of outstanding beauty, can be found in the south of the county along with Shugborough, home of the late Earl of Lichfield. With a thriving agricultural economy which dominates much of the county rolling fields, farms and woodlands are never far from your doorstep.
Historical Staffordshire
There is much to occupy the historian in Staffordshire. Stafford itself is home to the Ancient High House, one of the finest tudor buildings in the country and the charming 17th Century home of Issac Walton, the celebrated author of ‘The Compleat Angler’. There are many National Trust properties to be found throughout the region, Kinver Edge, Moseley Old Hall and Biddulph Grange Gardens to name but a few. Other historical places of interest include: a Roman site located in Wall, near Lichfield, the historic market town of Leek, the delightful heritage railway in Churnet Valley and Tutbury Castle, where Mary Queen of Scots was kept captive for many years.
Housing in Staffordshire
Staffordshire has many different types of housing to offer from modern prestige developments and Victorian terraces in the bustling towns to cottages and bungalows in the attractive suburbs and peaceful rural villages. Whether you want to rent or buy, there is a fabulous home waiting for you in Staffordshire. More importantly you’ll also find prices to be very competitive compared to national standards:
National average across England and Wales: £174,039
Stafford: £148,304
Newcastle: £123,331
Burton upon Trent: £144,671
Lichfield: £174,930
Cannock: £124,805
Tamworth: £138,677
Leek: £130,823
Wombourne: £134,666
These figures are a guideline and are based on semi-detached properties dated October – December 2005
Entertainment and Leisure
Sports lovers will find that there is plenty on offer in Staffordshire. There’s the Snowdome in Tamworth, Uttoxeter racecourse, walking, rock climbing, football, rugby and athletics along with numerous leisure centres throughout the county. For family fun and excitement a visit to the county’s theme parks, Drayton Manor Park and Alton Towers is a must. Keen shoppers will be spoilt for choice in Staffordshire, there is a good mix of high street shopping, indoor facilities and traditional markets. The county is well serviced by many theatres, restaurants, cinemas, pubs and clubs to complete it’s wide and varied entertainment scene.
Location and Travel
Situated in the heart of England, Stafford is well located and major cities such as Birmingham and Manchester are within easy travelling distance. Even London is only a 90 minute train journey away. Thanks to the motorway network and intercity train links the rest of the country can be easily reached from Staffordshire. There are comprehensive local bus and train services which operate in and around the main urban areas.
