ST17 9JH is a safe, established residential area on Barn Close, 0.7km from Risingbrook in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Manor ward and the Stafford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 44 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £182k, up 7.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ST17 9JH are sourced from Output Area E00151477 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARN CLOSE, ST17 9JH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARN CLOSE, ST17 9JH.
356
44
£ 40,000 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates ST17 9JH — age 44, 79% ownership, 11% 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 up 7.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST17 9JH. The average age is 43.9. 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 settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 177,500
7 sales · Mean £ 167,428
Terraced
£ 142,000
1 sales · Mean £ 142,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST17 9JH has low crime rates — 20 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
Burton Manor Primary School
Stafford Manor High School
Flash Ley Primary School
Silkmore Primary Academy
Rowley Park Primary Academy
Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Bargain Booze Plus0.9 km
- Costcutter1.0 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- Co-operative Pharmacy0.9 km
- Svarn News & Off Licence0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Stafford Post Office Sports and Social Club0.7 km
- The Crown Inn1.0 km
- Burton Manor Sports Association Ltd0.7 km
- Royal Oak0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Rising Brook Community Church0.9 km
- Cafe Paps1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Chris' Fish Bar0.9 km
- YY Marble House Limited t/a1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford2.8 km
- Penkridge6.2 km
- Norton Bridge10.7 km
Bus Stops
- Barn Close0.1 km
- Manor Farm Crescent0.1 km
- Manor Farm Crescent0.2 km
- School Lane0.3 km
- School Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST179JH · Data under Open Government Licence