Postcode Analysis Stafford, West Midlands

IVYHOUSE DRIVE, ST12 9BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IVYHOUSE DRIVE, ST12 9BQ.

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Population

364

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 47,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: ST12 9BQ represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

With 43% social renting, ST12 9BQ 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 down 2.4% year-on-year.

home £177,812 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ST12 9BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ivyhouse Drive, 1.4km from Barlaston in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Barlaston ward and the Stone constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, ST12 9BQ 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. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 40 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £177k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 2.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ST12 9BQ are sourced from Output Area E00151236 (shared with 5 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 9BQ. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Flat

£ 180,000

1 sales · Mean £ 180,000

Semi-Detached

£ 170,000

12 sales · Mean £ 165,458

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

ST12 9BQ has low crime rates — 27 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.

Violence and sexual offences24
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Bicycle theft1

school Local Schools

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Newstead Primary Academy

Outstanding430 pupils1.2 km
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Barlaston CofE (VC) First School

Good118 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Wedgwood Sports & Social Club0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • World of Wedgwood0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wedgwood0.9 km
  • Wedgwood Lane1.2 km
  • Barlaston1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Flaxman Close0.1 km
  • Flaxman Close0.1 km
  • Ivyhouse Drive0.1 km
  • Wedgwood Lane0.1 km
  • Ivyhouse Drive0.1 km