ST12 is a postcode district in Stafford, West Midlands, covering 122 active and 23 retired postcodes.
The largest share of ST12 (17%) is characterised by a quiet rural area popular with older residents who rent rather than own, alongside a peaceful rural village — low traffic, high green space, tight community (13%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a professional urban neighbourhood — young and mid-career workers, good amenities. This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes ST12 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in ST12 are around £137k, down 37.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across ST12 at 148 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full ST12 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
ST12 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the ST12 postcode area.
4,008
42
£ 39,450 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates ST12 — age 42, 77% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £137k. Property prices are trending down 37.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Barlaston CofE (VC) First School
Tittensor CofE (C) First School
St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy
Grove Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Upper House Hotel Limited
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Wedgwood Cricket Club
- The Duke Of York
- The Plume Of Feathers
- Wedgwood Sports & Social Club
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Gin Jamboree Limited
- Mark's Quality Meats
- Leeses Of Barlaston (One Stop)
- The 1:1 Diet by Cambridge Weight Plan with Viv and Jess
- Barlaston Milk Barn
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Lunar
- World of Wedgwood
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