The maps illustrate the development of Stokeford village between 1930 and 2010. Overall, the most significant transformations involved the expansion of residential areas and the replacement of farmland with housing developments, while key infrastructures such as the main road, the river, and the bridge remained unchanged.
On the eastern side of the village, the large houses with gardens that were once located near the primary school were demolished and replaced by a retirement home. The school itself was extended to accommodate more students, reflecting population growth. Furthermore, a substantial portion of the farmland to the southeast was cleared to make way for several blocks of new housing.
To the west of the main road, additional farmland was also lost due to the construction of numerous residential properties. While the post office remained in its original position beside the river, the nearby shops that existed in 1930 were removed. In their place, more houses were built, contributing to the village’s transformation into a largely residential area. By 2010, the road network had been slightly extended, offering better access to the newly developed housing zones.
In summary, Stokeford underwent a marked shift from a rural village with expansive farmland to a more urbanized community dominated by residential infrastructure.