Postcode Analysis Stafford, West Midlands

MOSS PIT, ST17 9HQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOSS PIT, ST17 9HQ.

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Population

328

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 40,000 /yr

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Employed

48%

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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6/10
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8/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

ST17 9HQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 94% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £203k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

ST17 9HQ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Moss Pit, 0.2km from Moss Pit in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Manor ward and the Stafford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 50 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 94% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £203k.

Census 2021 statistics for ST17 9HQ are sourced from Output Area E00151480 (shared with 14 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 9HQ. The average age is 50.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.6%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 203,750

4 sales · Mean £ 202,375

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

ST17 9HQ has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1

school Local Schools

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Stafford Manor High School

Good435 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Stafford Post Office Sports and Social Club0.8 km
  • Catch Corner0.8 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Holiday Inn Express Stafford South M6 Jct 130.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Dine Contract Catering0.4 km
  • McDonalds Restaurant0.8 km
  • Aramark Ltd @ Argos Acton Gate0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stafford3.6 km
  • Penkridge5.5 km
  • Hednesford10.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Barnhurst Farm0.0 km
  • Barnhurst Farm0.1 km
  • Garage0.1 km
  • Garage0.2 km
  • Barn Bank Lane0.4 km