ST17 9QN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hearn Court, 0.4km from Rising Brook in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Manor ward and the Stafford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ST17 9QN is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £275k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for ST17 9QN are sourced from Output Area E00151485 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEARN COURT, ST17 9QN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEARN COURT, ST17 9QN.
301
42
£ 36,600 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ST17 9QN spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST17 9QN. The average age is 41.7. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 275,000
5 sales · Mean £ 252,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST17 9QN has low crime rates — 42 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
Rowley Park Primary Academy
Burton Manor Primary School
Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Silkmore Primary Academy
Castlechurch Primary School
King Edward VI High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- RJ & SA Tinkler Ltd0.1 km
- Bargain Booze Plus0.1 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.2 km
- Co-operative Pharmacy0.1 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Burton Manor Sports Association Ltd0.9 km
- Highfields Sports & Social Club0.6 km
- Royal Oak0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Rising Brook Community Church0.1 km
- Cafe Paps0.9 km
- The Vintage Barn0.4 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.9 km
- Co-operative0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Chris' Fish Bar0.1 km
- YY Marble House Limited t/a0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford1.8 km
- Penkridge7.2 km
- Norton Bridge9.8 km
Bus Stops
- Burton Square0.1 km
- Burton Square0.1 km
- Manor Square0.1 km
- Hawksmoor Road0.1 km
- Hawksmoor Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: ST179QN · Data under Open Government Licence