ST19 5AY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Mill Street, 0.2km 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 5AY is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 49% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £304k.
Census 2021 statistics for ST19 5AY are sourced from Output Area E00151104 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MILL STREET, ST19 5AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MILL STREET, ST19 5AY.
206
56
£ 44,400 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST19 5AY 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 5AY has a significant social housing presence — 49% 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 ST19 5AY. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 304,000
1 sales · Mean £ 304,000
Flat
£ 142,500
1 sales · Mean £ 142,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST19 5AY has low crime rates — 42 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 Products0.3 km
- Mrs Chandra Sweet Stall0.3 km
- Trudie's Sweet Shop0.1 km
- Whitehouse Pharmacy0.1 km
- News Shops Express0.1 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- White Hart0.1 km
- The Boat Inn0.3 km
- The Star Inn0.2 km
- Cross Keys0.7 km
- Littleton Arms0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Bridge House Hotel0.1 km
- Old Deanery Farm Cafe0.3 km
- Wing Fat Restaurant0.2 km
- Flames0.0 km
- Edgars Restaurant At Penric0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.1 km
- Midcounties Co-operative0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Olympic Fish Bar0.2 km
- Evergreen0.1 km
- New Garden Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Village Pizza0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penkridge0.4 km
- Cannock7.6 km
- Hednesford7.8 km
Bus Stops
- White Hart PH0.1 km
- Clay Street0.1 km
- Crown Bridge0.2 km
- Market Place0.2 km
- Cannock Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST195AY · Data under Open Government Licence