Postcode Analysis Staffordshire Moorlands, West Midlands

WILLIAM CLOSE, ST11 9AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WILLIAM CLOSE, ST11 9AW.

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Population

408

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 42,000 /yr

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Employed

49%

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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8/10
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8/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ST11 9AW combines high owner-occupation (82%), strong property values (£175k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £175k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.

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

ST11 9AW is a sought-after residential area on William Close, 0.1km from Forsbrook in Blythe Bridge and Forsbrook. Administratively it sits within Forsbrook ward and the Stone constituency.

For serious buyers, ST11 9AW is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 82% 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: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 0.6% 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 9AW are sourced from Output Area E00151843 (shared with 18 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 9AW. The average age is 43.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian0.2%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 175,500

2 sales · Mean £ 175,500

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

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

Violence and sexual offences50
Anti-social behaviour10
Other crime9
Public order8
Shoplifting6

school Local Schools

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Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.7 km
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Blythe Bridge High School

Good0.7 km
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The William Amory Primary School

Good200 pupils0.9 km
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Springcroft Primary School

Good211 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • SPAR0.3 km
  • Dudley’s Butchers0.3 km
  • TRADITIONAL BAKEHOUSE0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • CHANDNI COTTAGE1.0 km
  • INDIAN OCEAN0.2 km
  • HEATH HOUSE FARM TEA ROOM0.9 km
  • Red Brick Cafe0.8 km
  • Blythe Bridge Methodist Church Meals Club0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • China Chef0.8 km
  • Codswallop0.2 km
  • LESLEYS LUNCH BOX0.2 km
  • THE DEEP PAN MAN0.8 km
  • Mr Sims Oatcake Shop0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • BLACK COCK INN0.7 km
  • Roebuck Inn0.3 km
  • The Butchers Arms0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blythe Bridge1.1 km
  • Longton6.2 km
  • Wedgwood8.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Portland Drive0.1 km
  • Portland Drive0.2 km
  • Cheadle Road0.2 km
  • Bridgwood Road0.3 km
  • Bridgwood Road0.3 km