ST17 9LA is a safe, established residential area on Beeston Ridge, 0.3km from Highfields in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Highfields & Western Downs ward and the Stafford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ST17 9LA is 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. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £170k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 4.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ST17 9LA are sourced from Output Area E00151405 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEESTON RIDGE, ST17 9LA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEESTON RIDGE, ST17 9LA.
255
37
£ 36,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST17 9LA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 42% social renting, ST17 9LA is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 4.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST17 9LA. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 133,000
1 sales · Mean £ 133,000
Semi-Detached
£ 135,000
10 sales · Mean £ 146,200
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST17 9LA has low crime rates — 38 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
King Edward VI High School
Rowley Park Primary Academy
Burton Manor Primary School
Flash Ley Primary School
Stafford Manor High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Spar0.7 km
- Spar Store0.1 km
- Westway Butchers0.7 km
- McColls0.7 km
- Rowley Park Kiosk0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Highfields Sports & Social Club0.7 km
- The Oxleathers Pub0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Breakfast at Timothy's0.7 km
- Stafford Castle & Visitors Centre0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- King Cod0.1 km
- Highfields Fish Bar0.8 km
- Oriental Tree0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford2.0 km
- Penkridge7.4 km
- Norton Bridge9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Oxleathers Court0.1 km
- Oxleathers Court0.1 km
- Sundown Road0.1 km
- Cape Avenue0.2 km
- Oak Tree Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST179LA · Data under Open Government Licence