Area Analysis Stafford, West Midlands

ST3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the ST3 postcode area.

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Population

68,360

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 37,692 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10
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8/10
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8/10
workEmployment
4/10
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7/10
paymentsAffluence
1/10
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9/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
trending_upInvestment
6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 64% owner-occupation and average age 43, ST3 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £183k. Property prices are trending down 4.1% year-on-year.

home £183,375 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ST3 is a postcode district in Stafford, West Midlands, covering 1646 active and 382 retired postcodes.

The largest share of ST3 (13%) is characterised by a mature suburban street — long-term homeowners, quiet and established, alongside a neighbourhood where residents are striving to improve despite financial pressures (9%). This mix of 9 distinct neighbourhood types makes ST3 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in ST3 are around £183k, down 4.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across ST3 at 343 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 43 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 ST3 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.1%
Asian / British Asian7.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences9633
Anti-social behaviour3662
Public order2023
Criminal damage and arson1912
Other theft1432

school Local Schools

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Sandford Hill Primary School

Outstanding467 pupils
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St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School

Requires Improvement207 pupils
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Abbey Hill School and College

Good338 pupils
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Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy

Good1138 pupils
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Belgrave St Bartholomew's Academy

Outstanding501 pupils
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Sutherland Primary Academy

Good539 pupils
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The Crescent Academy

Good625 pupils
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Newstead Primary Academy

Outstanding430 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Rowan Village
  • The Weathervane
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Pub, NightClub

45 nearby
  • Blacklake Inn
  • Meir Heath Cricket Club
  • The Gables
  • The Swynnerton Arms
  • The Windmill Inn
  • + 40 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

50 nearby
  • Bobbys Ice Cream Parlour
  • Bolton Gate Farm Cafe
  • ADS Truck Parking
  • Bloodlines Tattoo Studio and Gino's Butty Bar
  • Indian Spice
  • + 45 more
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Supermarkets

19 nearby
  • K&L Fruit & Veg
  • Aldi
  • Al-Madina Superstore
  • Co-op Late Shop
  • Co-operative Food
  • + 14 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

78 nearby
  • Bun That
  • Hilltop Cottage
  • Foodez Take-away
  • Greggs
  • Yo! To Go!
  • + 73 more
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Retailers - Other

104 nearby
  • Boots
  • Meir Hay Pharmacy
  • Old School
  • Meir Heath News and Booze
  • Meir Heath Stores
  • + 99 more