Postcode Analysis Staffordshire Moorlands, West Midlands

PORTLAND DRIVE, ST11 9AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTLAND DRIVE, ST11 9AU.

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Population

288

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 42,000 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

ST11 9AU is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £207k, 92% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 11.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ST11 9AU is a sought-after residential area on Portland Drive, 0.3km from Forsbrook in Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook. Administratively it sits within Forsbrook ward and the Stone constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ST11, ST11 9AU offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 92% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £207k, up 11.2% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for ST11 9AU are sourced from Output Area E00151838 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST11 9AU. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 195,000

33 sales · Mean £ 199,831

Detached

£ 275,500

3 sales · Mean £ 263,500

Terraced

£ 151,000

1 sales · Mean £ 151,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

ST11 9AU has low crime rates — 42 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences31
Public order6
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting5
Other crime5

school Local Schools

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Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.9 km
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Blythe Bridge High School

Good0.9 km
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The William Amory Primary School

Good200 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • SPAR0.5 km
  • Dudley’s Butchers0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • INDIAN OCEAN0.4 km
  • HEATH HOUSE FARM TEA ROOM1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Codswallop0.4 km
  • LESLEYS LUNCH BOX0.4 km
  • Mr Sims Oatcake Shop0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • BLACK COCK INN1.0 km
  • Roebuck Inn0.5 km
  • The Butchers Arms0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blythe Bridge1.3 km
  • Longton6.2 km
  • Wedgwood8.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Portland Drive0.1 km
  • Portland Drive0.2 km
  • Cheadle Road0.2 km
  • Bridgwood Road0.5 km