ST12 9DF is a sought-after residential area on Coton Rise, 0.4km from Barlaston in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Barlaston ward and the Stone constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ST12, ST12 9DF offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An established, mature community with an average age of 58 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 81% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £590k, up 12.1% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for ST12 9DF are sourced from Output Area E00151241 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COTON RISE, ST12 9DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTON RISE, ST12 9DF.
274
58
£ 47,400 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST12 9DF 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 9DF is a settled retirement community — average age 58, 81% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With £590k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode. Property prices are trending up 12.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST12 9DF. The average age is 57.5. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 590,000
6 sales · Mean £ 622,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST12 9DF has low crime rates — 25 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
Barlaston CofE (VC) First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- Barlaston Milk Barn0.5 km
- Mark's Quality Meats0.5 km
- Barlaston Village Store0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Duke Of York0.4 km
- The Plume Of Feathers0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- World of Wedgwood1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Upper House Hotel Limited0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barlaston0.2 km
- Wedgwood1.0 km
- Wedgwood Lane1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Barlaston Rail Station0.2 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
- Plume of Feathers PH0.4 km
- Plume of Feathers PH0.4 km
- Barlaston Orchard Place0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: ST129DF · Data under Open Government Licence