Oulton, Staffordshire

Oulton is a small village in English county of Staffordshire. The village is located north of the market town of Stone and near to the Trent and Mersey Canal.

The village achieved prominent positions in Staffordshire's Best Kept Village Awards in 2009 and 2010. Oulton also boasts the picturesque Downs Banks on its doorstep, and is within half an hour's drive to the Peak District National Park. Kibblestone Scout Camp is located to the north east of the village, and sits in 200 acres (81 ha) of countryside.

Oulton and Oulton Heath are populated by professional families, affluent individuals and a retiree community towards the heart of the village. The natural landscape and proximity to Stone contribute to high property prices relative to the surrounding area.

Governance

For administrative purposes Oulton forms part of Stone Rural civil parish which, in turn, forms part of the borough of Stafford.

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