Queensville, Staffordshire
| Queensville | |
|---|---|
Windsor Road, Queensville | |
Queensville Location within Staffordshire | |
| Population | 3,566 (Penkside Ward Profile)[1] |
| OS grid reference | SJ934218 |
| • London | 146 mi (235 km) SSE |
| District | |
| Shire county | |
| Region | |
| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | STAFFORD |
| Postcode district | ST17 |
| Dialling code | 01785 |
| Police | Staffordshire |
| Fire | Staffordshire |
| Ambulance | West Midlands |
| UK Parliament | |
Queensville is a large residential area of Stafford in the Borough of Stafford in Staffordshire, England. It forms part of the residential areas of the town. Located between the neighbouring suburbs of Forebridge, Weeping Cross, and Rickerscote. It comes under the Penkside ward, which had a population of 3,566 in the 2021 Census.
History
Queensville was originally named "Spittal Brook" and grew around the industrial areas of Stafford. It was renamed "Queensville" in honour of Queen Victoria's Coronation. The area continued to see rapid growth around the railway lines and industries. The most notable employer in the area was the British Reinforced Concrete Engineering Company (BRC), which built housing for its employees and their families.[2]
Radford Bridge
A notable feature of Queensville is the "Radford Bridge", which connects Stafford to Cannock Chase and Shugborough Hall. The structure was built in 1800 and spans the River Penk.[3] It was built as a main thoroughfare for trade and travel between Stafford and other parts of Staffordshire and the West Midlands. It is a Grade II-listed structure and remains in use.
Queens Shopping Park
Located between Forebridge and Queensville is the "Queens Shopping Park". This large retail park was built as one of the many out-of-town retail parks for residents and visitors to Stafford.[4]
Transport
The area is well served by bus services between Stafford, Penkridge, Lichfield, Hednesford, Rugeley and Cannock.[5]
References
- ^ "Penkside (Ward, United Kingdom) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ^ "Queensville, Stafford". www.search.staffspasttrack.org.uk. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ^ "RADFORD BRIDGE, Non Civil Parish - 1212578 | Historic England". historicengland.org.uk. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ^ "Queens Retail Park". Our Beautiful Stafford Borough. Retrieved 1 July 2025.
- ^ "Queensville – Bus Times". bustimes.org. Retrieved 1 July 2025.