ST12 9BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Etruscan Walk, 1.5km from Barlaston in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Barlaston ward and the Stone constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ST12 9BW 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 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £230k.
Census 2021 statistics for ST12 9BW are sourced from Output Area E00151244 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ETRUSCAN WALK, ST12 9BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ETRUSCAN WALK, ST12 9BW.
272
42
£ 47,400 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST12 9BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
ST12 9BW has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 9BW. 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
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
£ 230,000
3 sales · Mean £ 218,333
Semi-Detached
£ 135,000
1 sales · Mean £ 135,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST12 9BW has low crime rates — 33 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
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Wedgwood1.1 km
- Wedgwood Lane1.4 km
- Barlaston1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Etruscan Walk0.0 km
- Etruscan Walk0.0 km
- Flaxman Close0.2 km
- Flaxman Close0.2 km
- Bell Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST129BW · Data under Open Government Licence