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| Crime Rate | Average for a West Midlands village 49% below the national average. |
AllotmentsPlay SpaceGolf CoursePublic ParkTennis CourtBowling GreenPlaying FieldPubs & BarsRestaurants & CafesRetail ShoppingSupermarketsTakeawaysNo train or motorway links found nearby
The average house price in Forton is £280,000, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Forton house price trends over the last 30 years.
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Is Forton a nice place to live?
Yes, Forton is an excellent place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of A. This means it is among the top places to live in West Midlands.
How safe is Forton?
Forton has an average crime rate for a West Midlands village, with around 38 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 49% below the national average, and 45% below the Staffordshire average. The comparison is stabilised for a small population. Most incidents are concentrated around a single location.
What are the best schools in Forton?
Forton has 6 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include St Peter's Church of England Controlled Primary School and Nursery, Newport Girls' High School Academy, Moorfield Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Church Aston Infant School and Newport Infant School and Nursery. Note: 1 school is currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Forton?
The majority of residents in Forton identify as White (British) (92%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (93%). The most common religion is Christian (59%).