ST19 5AS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Stone Cross, 0.3km from Penkridge in Penkridge. Administratively it sits within Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell ward and the Stafford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ST19 5AS is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents here average 56 years — a mature, stable demographic with deep roots in the area and very low property turnover. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for ST19 5AS are sourced from Output Area E00151104 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STONE CROSS, ST19 5AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STONE CROSS, ST19 5AS.
206
56
£ 44,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST19 5AS represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
ST19 5AS has a significant social housing presence — 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST19 5AS. The average age is 56.0. 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: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST19 5AS has low crime rates — 41 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
St Michael's CofE (A) First School
Marshbrook First School
Penkridge Middle School
Princefield First School
Wolgarston High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- G & S Food Products0.2 km
- Mrs Chandra Sweet Stall0.2 km
- Trudie's Sweet Shop0.1 km
- Whitehouse Pharmacy0.2 km
- News Shops Express0.1 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- White Hart0.0 km
- The Boat Inn0.4 km
- The Star Inn0.3 km
- Cross Keys0.8 km
- Littleton Arms0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Bridge House Hotel0.0 km
- Old Deanery Farm Cafe0.2 km
- Wing Fat Restaurant0.2 km
- Flames0.2 km
- Edgars Restaurant At Penric0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.0 km
- Midcounties Co-operative0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Olympic Fish Bar0.2 km
- Evergreen0.0 km
- New Garden Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- Village Pizza0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penkridge0.4 km
- Cannock7.7 km
- Hednesford7.9 km
Bus Stops
- White Hart PH0.1 km
- Crown Bridge0.1 km
- Clay Street0.1 km
- Market Place0.1 km
- Goods Station Lane0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST195AS · Data under Open Government Licence