ST12 9BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hackwood Close, 1.4km from Barlaston in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Barlaston ward and the Stone constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ST12 9BE 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. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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: With prices averaging £175k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for ST12 9BE are sourced from Output Area E00151244 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HACKWOOD CLOSE, ST12 9BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HACKWOOD CLOSE, ST12 9BE.
272
42
£ 47,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST12 9BE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in ST12 9BE — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST12 9BE. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 140,000
3 sales · Mean £ 115,000
Semi-Detached
£ 162,500
1 sales · Mean £ 162,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST12 9BE 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
- Wedgwood1.0 km
- Wedgwood Lane1.3 km
- Barlaston1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Etruscan Walk0.1 km
- Etruscan Walk0.1 km
- Bell Lane0.1 km
- Bell Lane0.1 km
- Flaxman Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST129BE · Data under Open Government Licence