Postcode Analysis Stafford, West Midlands

WALTONBURY CLOSE, ST17 0LP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALTONBURY CLOSE, ST17 0LP.

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Population

290

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 55,700 /yr

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Employed

36%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ST17 0LP 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.

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7/10
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7/10
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2/10
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5/10
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2/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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9/10
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Area Character

ST17 0LP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 87% 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.

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

ST17 0LP is a sought-after residential area on Waltonbury Close, 0.1km from Walton Bury in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Milford ward and the Stafford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ST17, ST17 0LP offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 87% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0LP are sourced from Output Area E00151490 (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 ST17 0LP. The average age is 52.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British94.8%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean1.0%
Other / Mixed2.4%

Economic Activity

36%Active
FT: 25%
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.

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

ST17 0LP has low crime rates — 14 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences12
Other theft4
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School

Outstanding219 pupils0.1 km
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Walton High School

Good1348 pupils0.5 km
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Oakridge Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.7 km
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Leasowes Primary School

Outstanding429 pupils1.2 km
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Barnfields Primary School

Good414 pupils1.3 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding207 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Bridle Road P O & Stores1.0 km
  • Little Indulgence0.4 km
  • A Hindle Butchers1.0 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Walton Tennis Club0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stafford4.6 km
  • Penkridge7.8 km
  • Rugeley Trent Valley9.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Oak Avenue0.2 km
  • The Village0.2 km
  • Kitlings Lane0.3 km
  • Anson Drive0.3 km
  • Kitlings Lane0.3 km