Postcode Analysis Stafford, West Midlands

WHITTINGHAM DRIVE, ST17 9TG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHITTINGHAM DRIVE, ST17 9TG.

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Population

243

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 52,400 /yr

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Employed

62%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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7/10
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7/10
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6/10
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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British93.0%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean1.6%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

62%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 0%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences77
Anti-social behaviour27
Shoplifting18
Public order13
Criminal damage and arson10

school Local Schools

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Castlechurch Primary School

Requires Improvement260 pupils0.3 km
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Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good137 pupils0.6 km
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King Edward VI High School

Good0.7 km
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Rowley Park Primary Academy

Good188 pupils1.0 km
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Burton Manor Primary School

Good304 pupils1.3 km
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Blessed William Howard Catholic School

Good914 pupils1.4 km
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Flash Ley Primary School

Requires Improvement199 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Oxleathers Pub0.5 km
  • Highfields Sports & Social Club0.9 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Breakfast at Timothy's0.5 km
  • Stafford Castle & Visitors Centre0.4 km
fastfood

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