ST12 9BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Flaxman Close in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Barlaston ward and the Stone constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ST12 9BU 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £183k, up 57.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ST12 9BU are sourced from Output Area E00151236 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FLAXMAN CLOSE, ST12 9BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLAXMAN CLOSE, ST12 9BU.
364
40
£ 47,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST12 9BU 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.
Area Character
ST12 9BU has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 57.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST12 9BU. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 180,000
7 sales · Mean £ 168,850
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST12 9BU has low crime rates — 22 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 Club0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- World of Wedgwood0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wedgwood0.9 km
- Wedgwood Lane1.2 km
- Barlaston1.6 km
Bus Stops
- Flaxman Close0.0 km
- Flaxman Close0.1 km
- Etruscan Walk0.2 km
- Etruscan Walk0.2 km
- Ivyhouse Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST129BU · Data under Open Government Licence