ST12 9BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Flaxman Close, 1.4km from Barlaston in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Barlaston ward and the Stone constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ST12 9BD is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £214k, up 12.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ST12 9BD are sourced from Output Area E00151244 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FLAXMAN CLOSE, ST12 9BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLAXMAN CLOSE, ST12 9BD.
272
42
£ 47,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST12 9BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 36% social renting, ST12 9BD is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 12.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST12 9BD. The average age is 41.5. 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 dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 191,250
6 sales · Mean £ 187,333
Terraced
£ 160,000
5 sales · Mean £ 158,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST12 9BD has low crime rates — 26 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.
school Local Schools
Newstead Primary Academy
Barlaston CofE (VC) First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Wedgwood Sports & Social Club0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wedgwood1.1 km
- Wedgwood Lane1.4 km
- Barlaston1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Etruscan Walk0.1 km
- Etruscan Walk0.1 km
- Bell Lane0.2 km
- Bell Lane0.2 km
- Flaxman Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST129BD · Data under Open Government Licence