Holmcroft
Ward in Stafford, Staffordshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.825, -2.133 |
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| OS grid ref: | SJ 91 25 |
| Dialling code: | 01785 (Stafford) |
Holmcroft is a predominantly residential ward to the north of Stafford in Staffordshire, made up largely of mid‑20th century housing with a mixture of private and former council homes. The area has local shops, green spaces and playing fields, and benefits from straightforward bus and road links into Stafford town centre, making it a convenient base for commuters and families.
Socially the ward has a strong neighbourhood feel, with community groups, sports activities and local amenities that cater to a broad age range; recent years have seen modest regeneration and upkeep rather than large change. Its position close to both town facilities and the surrounding Staffordshire countryside gives residents easy access to services while still offering pockets of open space for walking and recreation.
Postcode districts covering Holmcroft
Most populated places nearby
- Wolverhampton 16.1 miles25.9 km
- Stoke-on-Trent 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Dudley 22.4 miles36.1 km
- Walsall 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Telford 17.9 miles28.8 km
- West Bromwich 21.1 miles34 km
- Newcastle-under-Lyme 14.1 miles22.8 km
- Burton upon Trent 20.6 miles33.2 km
- Sutton Coldfield 22.2 miles35.8 km
- Cannock 10 miles16.1 km
- Tamworth 23.5 miles37.9 km
- Crewe 22.8 miles36.8 km
Neighbouring places
- Creswell Parish 0.6 miles0.9 km
- Common Ward 0.6 miles1 km
- Doxey Parish 1 mile1.7 km
- Doxey & Castletown Ward 1 mile1.7 km
- Coton Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Stafford Built-up area 1.7 miles2.8 km
- Rowley Ward 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Forebridge Ward 1.9 miles3 km
- Littleworth Ward 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Derrington Built-up area 2 miles3.3 km
- Marston Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Seighford Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
Example postcodes in Holmcroft
ST16 1SR, ST16 1RF, ST16 1HZ, ST16 1TL, ST16 1SX, ST16 1JY, ST16 1QG, ST16 1PW, ST16 1TU … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 30.3 miles48.8 km
- East Midlands Airport 33.6 miles54.1 km
- Stafford Railway Station 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Norton Bridge Railway Station 3.7 miles5.9 km
Hotels near Holmcroft Ad
- The Swan Hotel, Stafford, Staffordshire 4 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Weston Hall 3.6 miles5.8 km
- Saracens Head 3.9 miles6.3 km
- The Moat House 4 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Holiday Inn Express Stafford 3 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Stone House Hotel 3 4.5 miles7.2 km
- Days Inn Stafford 3 3.5 miles5.7 km
- The Upper House 4 8 miles12.8 km
- The Barns 3 8.5 miles13.7 km
- The Littleton Arms 7 miles11.2 km
Schools in Holmcroft
- Greenhall Special
- Marshlands School Special
- Parkside Primary School Primary
- Tillington Manor Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Acton Hill Estate 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Ingestre Hall Estate 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Chartley Castle Estate 6.5 miles10.4 km
- Blithfield Hall Estate 8.5 miles13.7 km
- Springfield House Estate 10.7 miles17.2 km
- Britannia Stadium Stadium 11.4 miles18.4 km
- Radmore Abbey Historic site 11.7 miles18.8 km
- Uttoxeter Racecourse Recreation 12.7 miles20.5 km
- Blore Heath Historic site 13 miles20.9 km
- Etruria Hall Country house 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Wolverhampton Racecourse Recreation 15.3 miles24.6 km
- Vale Park Stadium 15.7 miles25.3 km