ST17 9TG is a sought-after residential area on Whittingham Drive, 0.4km from Highfields in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Highfields & Western Downs ward and the Stafford constituency.
For serious buyers, ST17 9TG is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 45 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 80% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £186k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for ST17 9TG are sourced from Output Area E00151409 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHITTINGHAM DRIVE, ST17 9TG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITTINGHAM DRIVE, ST17 9TG.
243
45
£ 52,400 /yr
62%
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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ST17 9TG combines high owner-occupation (80%), strong property values (£186k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £186k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST17 9TG. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 207,500
6 sales · Mean £ 203,266
Semi-Detached
£ 152,500
2 sales · Mean £ 152,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST17 9TG has low crime rates — 35 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
Blessed William Howard Catholic School
Flash Ley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Westway Butchers0.5 km
- McColls0.5 km
- Rowley Park Kiosk0.8 km
- Spar0.5 km
- Spar Store0.5 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Oxleathers Pub0.5 km
- Highfields Sports & Social Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Breakfast at Timothy's0.5 km
- Stafford Castle & Visitors Centre0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- King Cod0.5 km
- Highfields Fish Bar0.5 km
- Oriental Tree0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford1.7 km
- Penkridge7.8 km
- Norton Bridge8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Torridge Drive0.0 km
- Torridge Drive0.1 km
- Clarendon Drive0.1 km
- Clarendon Drive0.1 km
- Orwell Drive0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: ST179TG · Data under Open Government Licence