ST17 9ZJ is a safe, established residential area located 0.5km from Rowley Park in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Highfields & Western Downs ward and the Stafford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ST17 9ZJ is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for ST17 9ZJ are sourced from Output Area E00151517 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST17 9ZJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST17 9ZJ.
274
40
£ 52,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST17 9ZJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
ST17 9ZJ has a significant social housing presence — 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST17 9ZJ. The average age is 40.3. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST17 9ZJ has low crime rates — 36 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
King Edward VI High School
Castlechurch Primary School
Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Rowley Park Primary Academy
Blessed William Howard Catholic School
Flash Ley Primary School
Burton Manor Primary School
Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Gym &Tonic0.9 km
- Spar Store0.8 km
- The Oatcake Kitchen0.5 km
- Co-operative Pharmacy0.7 km
- Westway Butchers0.1 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Stafford Bowling Club0.9 km
- The Oxleathers Pub0.8 km
- Highfields Sports & Social Club0.9 km
- The Kings Horse0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Highfields Fish Bar0.0 km
- Oriental Tree0.0 km
- King Cod0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Breakfast at Timothy's0.1 km
- Stafford Castle & Visitors Centre0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford1.2 km
- Penkridge8.0 km
- Norton Bridge8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Dryden Crescent0.1 km
- Dryden Crescent0.1 km
- Cowley Close0.1 km
- Swinburne Close0.1 km
- Cowley Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST179ZJ · Data under Open Government Licence