ST12 9AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Longton Road, 0.4km from Barlaston in Barlaston. Administratively it sits within Barlaston ward and the Stone constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ST12, ST12 9AJ offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £455k, up 284.4% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ST12 9AJ are sourced from Output Area E00151245 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LONGTON ROAD, ST12 9AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LONGTON ROAD, ST12 9AJ.
342
45
£ 47,400 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST12 9AJ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
ST12 9AJ is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £455k, 84% 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 284.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST12 9AJ. The average age is 45.5. 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
Detached
£ 515,000
5 sales · Mean £ 401,900
Terraced
£ 136,975
4 sales · Mean £ 143,237
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
ST12 9AJ has low crime rates — 9 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Barlaston CofE (VC) First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
1 nearby- Barlaston Milk Barn0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Duke Of York0.3 km
- Wedgwood Sports & Social Club0.9 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Upper House Hotel Limited0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barlaston0.9 km
- Wedgwood1.1 km
- Wedgwood Lane1.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ST129AJ · Data under Open Government Licence