ST17 0DL is a sought-after residential area on Weeping Cross, 0.2km from Hillcroft Park in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Weeping Cross & Wildwood ward and the Stafford constituency.
For serious buyers, ST17 0DL is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £666k, up 88.9% 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 ST17 0DL are sourced from Output Area E00151637 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEEPING CROSS, ST17 0DL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEEPING CROSS, ST17 0DL.
532
41
£ 55,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST17 0DL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. ST17 0DL's low deprivation rank, 81% ownership, and £666k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £666k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 88.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST17 0DL. The average age is 40.9. 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: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 537,500
8 sales · Mean £ 554,000
Terraced
£ 650,000
1 sales · Mean £ 650,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST17 0DL has low crime rates — 10 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
Walton High School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Oakridge Primary School
Leasowes Primary School
Barnfields Primary School
Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- A Hindle Butchers0.4 km
- Wildwood Pharmacy0.6 km
- Little Indulgence0.6 km
- Bridle Road P O & Stores0.4 km
- Cornwells Chemists0.5 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Bod Stafford0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Walton Tennis Club0.9 km
- The Wildwood0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Neway Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Weeping Cross Fish Bar0.5 km
- Domino's Pizza0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford3.7 km
- Penkridge7.8 km
- Rugeley Trent Valley10.0 km
Bus Stops
- Knowle Road0.1 km
- Clevedon Avenue0.1 km
- Knowle Road0.1 km
- Clevedon Avenue0.1 km
- Hillcroft Avenue0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: ST170DL · Data under Open Government Licence