ST18 0AQ is a sought-after residential area located 0.4km from Beaconside in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Milwich ward and the Stafford constituency.
For renters and young professionals, ST18 0AQ offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a business parks character: manufacturing, transport, and it with higher status mix. At just 27 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 70% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Stafford. Employment levels are high (65% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for ST18 0AQ are sourced from Output Area E00168503 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST18 0AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST18 0AQ.
375
27
£ 54,300 /yr
77%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST18 0AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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
With 77% economic activity and an average age of 27, ST18 0AQ is squarely in the young professional bracket — careers being built, not wound down. Crime is low — unusually safe for a densely working, young area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST18 0AQ. The average age is 27.4. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST18 0AQ has low crime rates — 25 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St John's CofE Primary Academy
Veritas Primary Academy
The Weston Road Academy
John Wheeldon Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
6 nearby- Top Shop0.8 km
- Alliss Convenience Store0.6 km
- Co-operative0.8 km
- Cornwells Chemists0.9 km
- Kingston Hill Newsagents0.6 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Morris Man0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
10 nearby- Cafe Society0.7 km
- Cannock Chase Trading Ltd0.7 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Sugar and Spice0.8 km
- The Knot and Plough0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Everest Grocery Store Ltd0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Prospect Road Fish Bar0.8 km
- Queens Fish & Chips0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford2.5 km
- Norton Bridge8.6 km
- Penkridge10.4 km
Bus Stops
- Portal Road0.1 km
- Portal Road0.2 km
- Ellington Avenue0.2 km
- Marconi Gate0.3 km
- Newall Avenue0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST180AQ · Data under Open Government Licence