Postcode Analysis Staffordshire Moorlands, West Midlands

DOVE ROAD, ST11 9BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOVE ROAD, ST11 9BS.

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Population

268

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 42,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

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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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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Area Character

ST11 9BS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £202k, 95% 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.

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

ST11 9BS is a sought-after residential area on Dove Road, 0.3km from Blythe Bridge 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 9BS offers a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 95% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £202k. 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 9BS are sourced from Output Area E00151836 (shared with 7 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 9BS. The average age is 50.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 220,000

2 sales · Mean £ 220,000

Semi-Detached

£ 191,000

4 sales · Mean £ 199,000

Detached

£ 219,950

1 sales · Mean £ 219,950

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

Crime around ST11 9BS is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences64
Shoplifting33
Anti-social behaviour13
Public order12
Other crime11

school Local Schools

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Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School

Outstanding234 pupils0.2 km
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Blythe Bridge High School

Good0.2 km
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The William Amory Primary School

Good200 pupils0.5 km
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Springcroft Primary School

Good211 pupils0.9 km
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Portland School and Specialist College

Inadequate1.3 km
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St Filumena's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding173 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • SPAR0.3 km
  • Dudley’s Butchers0.3 km
  • TRADITIONAL BAKEHOUSE0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • China Chef0.5 km
  • Codswallop0.4 km
  • LESLEYS LUNCH BOX0.4 km
  • THE DEEP PAN MAN0.4 km
  • Mr Sims Oatcake Shop0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • INDIAN OCEAN0.4 km
  • HEATH HOUSE FARM TEA ROOM0.5 km
  • Red Brick Cafe0.4 km
  • Blythe Bridge Methodist Church Meals Club0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • BLACK COCK INN0.6 km
  • Roebuck Inn0.3 km
  • The Butchers Arms0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Blythe Bridge0.6 km
  • Longton5.7 km
  • Wedgwood7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Bridgwood Road0.2 km
  • Bridgwood Road0.3 km
  • High School0.3 km
  • High School0.4 km
  • Blythe Bridge Library0.4 km