ST15 0AQ is a safe, established residential area on Downing Gardens, 0.9km from Fillybrooks in Stone (Stafford). Administratively it sits within Walton ward and the Stone constituency.
For families considering a move, ST15 0AQ represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 86% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for ST15 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00151612 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOWNING GARDENS, ST15 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOWNING GARDENS, ST15 0AQ.
339
44
£ 43,100 /yr
46%
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
ST15 0AQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 44, 86% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST15 0AQ. The average age is 43.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST15 0AQ has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Pirehill First School
Walton Priory Middle School
Manor Hill First School
St Dominic's Catholic Primary School
St Michael's CofE (C) First School
Christ Church CofE First School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
24 nearby- Premier0.5 km
- Walton Stores0.3 km
- Birchill & Watson Co Ltd0.8 km
- Chocbox0.9 km
- DairyLink UK Limited0.9 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Walton Fish Bar0.3 km
- Piccolo's Pizza & Kebab Land0.7 km
- Priory Fish Bar0.8 km
- Stone Kebab House0.8 km
- Flames Stone0.8 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
23 nearby- Oatcakes and Milkshakes Ltd0.7 km
- Arcadia Tea Shop0.9 km
- Charlie's Cat Cafe1.0 km
- Clover Cafe0.8 km
- Crown Of India0.9 km
- + 18 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- The Crown Hotel0.8 km
- Stone House Hotel0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Bloom Stone0.9 km
- Bod Stone0.9 km
- Granvilles1.0 km
- Red Lion Public House0.8 km
- The Crown And Anchor1.0 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Heron Foods0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
- Co-operative0.2 km
- WM Morrison Supermarkets PLC1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stone1.6 km
- Norton Bridge4.3 km
- Barlaston5.5 km
Bus Stops
- Friars Avenue0.2 km
- Friars Avenue0.2 km
- Eccleshall Road0.2 km
- Eccleshall Road Shops0.2 km
- Eccleshall Road Shops0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST150AQ · Data under Open Government Licence