ST17 9LZ is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on John Amery Drive, 0.3km from Rising Brook in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Manor ward and the Stafford constituency.
For families considering a move, ST17 9LZ represents a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. A well-settled, later-life community (average age 55) — very low tenant turnover, high ownership, and a quiet residential character. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £236k, up 23.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ST17 9LZ are sourced from Output Area E00151466 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
JOHN AMERY DRIVE, ST17 9LZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JOHN AMERY DRIVE, ST17 9LZ.
265
55
£ 36,600 /yr
46%
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
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 92% owner-occupation and an average age of 55, ST17 9LZ is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 23.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST17 9LZ. The average age is 55.0. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 240,000
3 sales · Mean £ 242,500
Semi-Detached
£ 195,000
1 sales · Mean £ 195,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST17 9LZ has low crime rates — 40 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
Flash Ley Primary School
Stafford Manor High School
Burton Manor Primary School
Rowley Park Primary Academy
Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Silkmore Primary Academy
Castlechurch Primary School
King Edward VI High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.1 km
- Co-operative1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- YY Marble House Limited t/a0.9 km
- Chris' Fish Bar0.1 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Rowley Park Kiosk0.7 km
- Svarn News & Off Licence0.3 km
- Co-operative Pharmacy0.1 km
- RJ & SA Tinkler Ltd0.1 km
- Bargain Booze Plus0.1 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Vintage Barn0.5 km
- Cafe Paps0.9 km
- Rising Brook Community Church0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Burton Manor Sports Association Ltd0.8 km
- Highfields Sports & Social Club0.5 km
- Royal Oak0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford1.9 km
- Penkridge7.1 km
- Norton Bridge9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Hesketh Road0.1 km
- Burton Square0.1 km
- Burton Square0.1 km
- Manor Square0.1 km
- Manor Green0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: ST179LZ · Data under Open Government Licence