ST17 9FD is a safe, established residential area on Lilleshall Way, 0.1km from Highfields in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Highfields & Western Downs ward and the Stafford constituency.
Within the ST17 district, this postcode is characterised by these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £108k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 17.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ST17 9FD are sourced from Output Area E00151422 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LILLESHALL WAY, ST17 9FD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LILLESHALL WAY, ST17 9FD.
222
44
£ 36,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST17 9FD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates ST17 9FD — age 44, 37% ownership, 16% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 17.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST17 9FD. The average age is 43.7. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 74,720
4 sales · Mean £ 78,610
Semi-Detached
£ 125,000
3 sales · Mean £ 122,500
Terraced
£ 122,500
8 sales · Mean £ 111,328
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST17 9FD has low crime rates — 41 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
Castlechurch Primary School
Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Rowley Park Primary Academy
King Edward VI High School
Burton Manor Primary School
Flash Ley Primary School
Stafford Manor High School
Blessed William Howard Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Spar0.6 km
- Spar Store0.2 km
- Westway Butchers0.6 km
- McColls0.6 km
- Rowley Park Kiosk0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Burton Manor Sports Association Ltd0.9 km
- Highfields Sports & Social Club0.5 km
- The Oxleathers Pub0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Breakfast at Timothy's0.5 km
- Stafford Castle & Visitors Centre0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- King Cod0.2 km
- Highfields Fish Bar0.6 km
- Oriental Tree0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford1.8 km
- Penkridge7.4 km
- Norton Bridge9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Cape Avenue0.1 km
- Cape Avenue0.1 km
- Sundown Road0.2 km
- Thackeray Walk0.2 km
- Stevenson Drive0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST179FD · Data under Open Government Licence