Postcode Analysis Stafford, West Midlands

COTON RISE, ST12 9DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COTON RISE, ST12 9DF.

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Population

274

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 47,400 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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7/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Barlaston CofE (VC) First School

Good118 pupils0.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Barlaston Milk Barn0.5 km
  • Mark's Quality Meats0.5 km
  • Barlaston Village Store0.5 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Duke Of York0.4 km
  • The Plume Of Feathers0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • World of Wedgwood1.0 km
hotel

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