ST12 9DL is a sought-after residential area on Orchard Place, 0.9km from Barlaston in Barlaston. Administratively it sits within Barlaston ward and the Stone constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ST12, ST12 9DL offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 71% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £98k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 9DL are sourced from Output Area E00151240 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORCHARD PLACE, ST12 9DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD PLACE, ST12 9DL.
240
47
£ 47,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
ST12 9DL is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £98k, 71% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST12 9DL. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 93,000
2 sales · Mean £ 93,000
Flat
£ 110,000
1 sales · Mean £ 110,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST12 9DL has low crime rates — 19 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
2 nearby- Mark's Quality Meats0.0 km
- Barlaston Village Store0.0 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Duke Of York0.9 km
- The Plume Of Feathers0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barlaston0.3 km
- Wedgwood Lane1.0 km
- Wedgwood1.1 km
Bus Stops
- Barlaston Orchard Place0.0 km
- Orchard Place0.0 km
- Orchard Place0.0 km
- Plume of Feathers PH0.1 km
- Plume of Feathers PH0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: ST129DL · Data under Open Government Licence