Postcode Analysis Stafford, West Midlands

MALTHOUSE LANE, ST12 9AQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALTHOUSE LANE, ST12 9AQ.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-11 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

283

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 47,400 /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: ST12 9AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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6/10
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1/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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5/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. ST12 9AQ's low deprivation rank, 77% ownership, and £300k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £300k 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

ST12 9AQ is a sought-after residential area on Malthouse Lane, 0.3km from Barlaston in Barlaston. Administratively it sits within Barlaston ward and the Stone constituency.

For serious buyers, ST12 9AQ is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 77% 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £300k. 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 ST12 9AQ are sourced from Output Area E00151239 (shared with 9 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 ST12 9AQ. The average age is 49.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed3.5%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

4 sales · Mean £ 256,250

Detached

£ 465,000

2 sales · Mean £ 465,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

ST12 9AQ has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
Burglary1

school Local Schools

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Barlaston CofE (VC) First School

Good118 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Barlaston Milk Barn0.0 km
  • Mark's Quality Meats1.0 km
  • Barlaston Village Store1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Duke Of York0.1 km
  • The Plume Of Feathers0.9 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Upper House Hotel Limited0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barlaston0.7 km
  • Wedgwood1.1 km
  • Wedgwood Lane1.3 km