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.
DOVE ROAD, ST11 9BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOVE ROAD, ST11 9BS.
268
50
£ 42,000 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Forsbrook CofE Controlled Primary School
Blythe Bridge High School
The William Amory Primary School
Springcroft Primary School
Portland School and Specialist College
St Filumena's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- SPAR0.3 km
- Dudley’s Butchers0.3 km
- TRADITIONAL BAKEHOUSE0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco Stores Limited0.4 km
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: ST119BS · Data under Open Government Licence