ST17 0YE is a sought-after residential area located 0.2km from Baswich in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Baswich ward and the Stafford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ST17, ST17 0YE offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An established, mature community with an average age of 68 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 86% 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 9 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 0YE are sourced from Output Area E00151262 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST17 0YE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST17 0YE.
137
68
£ 54,300 /yr
25%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
ST17 0YE is a settled retirement community — average age 68, 86% owner-occupied, very low turnover, and strong community continuity. With prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST17 0YE. The average age is 68.4. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST17 0YE has low crime rates — 9 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
Leasowes Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Veritas Primary Academy
St John's CofE Primary Academy
The Weston Road Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
4 nearby- Cornwells Chemists0.9 km
- Baswich Honey0.9 km
- First Stop0.9 km
- M + K Mottershead Ltd0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Bod Stafford1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- Weeping Cross Fish Bar0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford3.1 km
- Penkridge9.0 km
- Norton Bridge10.5 km
Bus Stops
- The Saltings Caravan Park0.2 km
- Witney Road0.3 km
- Burford Road0.3 km
- Witney Road0.4 km
- Baswich Crest0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ST170YE · Data under Open Government Licence