Castletown, Staffordshire
| Castletown | |
|---|---|
South Street. Castletown | |
Castletown Location within Staffordshire | |
| Population | 4,231 (Doxey & Castletown Ward Profile)[1] |
| OS grid reference | SJ914234 |
| • London | 146 mi (235 km) SSE |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | STAFFORD |
| Postcode district | ST16 |
| Dialling code | 01785 |
| Police | Staffordshire |
| Fire | Staffordshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Castletown is a suburb of Stafford in the Borough of Stafford in Staffordshire, England. It is located on the southwestern fringe of the town centre. According to the 2021 Census, the suburb alongside nearby Doxey had a population of 4,231 residents.
History
The area was originally marshland and remained undeveloped until the arrival of the Grand Junction Railway in 1837, when the area began to see new housing developments and industrial works springing up due to the arrival of the railways[2] and the Industrial Revolution.[3] Castletown therefore began to develop into a working-class area for the railway workers and their families of the Grand Junction Railway and other rail-related industries. Additionally, the construction of both Stafford railway station and Station Hotel (now demolished) further contributed to the growth of the suburb around the railway station and lines passing through it.[4] Today, the area serves as a residential area.
Amenities
The area is close to Stafford town centre for its main shopping, employment and educational needs as well as worship and community gatherings. The only notable amenity in Castletown is the Railway Inn pub on Castle Street.[5] As well as the Stafford Conservative Association, also on Castle Street.
Transportation
The area is primarily served by Stafford railway station, with the bus station a short walk away in the town centre. Buses connect the area to Stafford, Doxey, Wheaton Aston, and Gnosall.[6]
References
- ^ "Doxey & Castletown (Ward, United Kingdom) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". citypopulation.de. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ^ Town map no. 1. Borough of Stafford. Staffordshire (England). County Council. 1938. p. 3. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ^ Herson, John (2 June 2016). "Stafford in 1847". Divergent Paths. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ^ "Resource Details - Staffordshire Past Track". www.search.staffspasttrack.org.uk. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ^ "The Railway Inn". ourbeautifulstaffordborough.co.uk. OUR BEAUTIFUL BOROUGH. Retrieved 29 June 2025.
- ^ "Castletown, Stafford – Bus Times". bustimes.org. Retrieved 29 June 2025.