Postcode Analysis Stafford, West Midlands

DIAMOND CLOSE, ST12 9DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DIAMOND CLOSE, ST12 9DU.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

248

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Avg Age

67

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Avg Income

£ 47,400 /yr

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Employed

29%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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4/10
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1/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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4/10
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7/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 74% owner-occupation and an average age of 67, ST12 9DU is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £390k reflects the demand.

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

ST12 9DU is a sought-after residential area on Diamond Close, 1.1km from Barlaston in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Barlaston ward and the Stone constituency.

For serious buyers, ST12 9DU is a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 67 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 74% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £390k. 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 9DU are sourced from Output Area E00151243 (shared with 10 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 9DU. The average age is 67.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

29%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 360,000

3 sales · Mean £ 330,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

ST12 9DU has low crime rates — 15 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 offences9
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Burglary1
Other crime1

school Local Schools

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Barlaston CofE (VC) First School

Good118 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Mark's Quality Meats0.4 km
  • Barlaston Village Store0.4 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Plume Of Feathers0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barlaston0.6 km
  • Wedgwood Lane1.4 km
  • Wedgwood1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Silver Ridge0.2 km
  • Orchard Place0.4 km
  • Barlaston Orchard Place0.4 km
  • Orchard Place0.4 km
  • Plume of Feathers PH0.4 km