Postcode Analysis Stafford, West Midlands

GORSLEY DALE, ST17 4PP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GORSLEY DALE, ST17 4PP.

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

282

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 55,700 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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8/10
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Area Character

ST17 4PP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £217k, 86% 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 4PP is a sought-after residential area on Gorsley Dale, 0.1km from Barnfields in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Weeping Cross & Wildwood ward and the Stafford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ST17, ST17 4PP offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £217k. 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 4PP are sourced from Output Area E00151640 (shared with 5 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 4PP. The average age is 43.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British88.3%
Asian / British Asian8.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed2.5%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 210,000

3 sales · Mean £ 211,650

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

ST17 4PP has low crime rates — 12 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 offences20
Anti-social behaviour10
Shoplifting7
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs2

school Local Schools

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Barnfields Primary School

Good414 pupils0.2 km
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Oakridge Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.8 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding207 pupils0.9 km
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Walton High School

Good1348 pupils1.0 km
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Leasowes Primary School

Outstanding429 pupils1.2 km
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Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School

Outstanding219 pupils1.4 km
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Silkmore Primary Academy

Outstanding195 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Bridle Road P O & Stores0.5 km
  • A Hindle Butchers0.5 km
  • Co-operative0.9 km
  • Wildwood Pharmacy0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Wildwood0.2 km
  • Stafford Boat Club0.3 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative0.2 km
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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.9 km
  • Neway Chinese Takeaway0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stafford3.4 km
  • Penkridge7.1 km
  • Hednesford10.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Barnfield Way0.1 km
  • Rowan Glade0.2 km
  • Hurstmead Drive0.2 km
  • Somerfield Store0.3 km
  • Fallowfield0.3 km