Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

ORCHARD CLOSE, ST19 5BJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD CLOSE, ST19 5BJ.

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Population

293

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ST19 5BJ 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.

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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

With 46% social renting, ST19 5BJ is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 30.8% year-on-year.

home £138,500 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ST19 5BJ is a safe, established residential area on Orchard Close, 0.2km from The Marsh in Penkridge. Administratively it sits within Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell ward and the Stafford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, ST19 5BJ is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £138k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 30.8% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ST19 5BJ are sourced from Output Area E00151102 (shared with 7 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 ST19 5BJ. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 138,500

2 sales · Mean £ 138,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

ST19 5BJ has low crime rates — 40 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.

Violence and sexual offences44
Public order9
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Penkridge Middle School

Good461 pupils0.1 km
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Marshbrook First School

Good150 pupils0.3 km
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St Michael's CofE (A) First School

Good150 pupils0.5 km
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Princefield First School

Good220 pupils0.7 km
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Wolgarston High School

Good820 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • G & S Food Products0.8 km
  • Mrs Chandra Sweet Stall0.8 km
  • Trudie's Sweet Shop0.6 km
  • Whitehouse Pharmacy0.5 km
  • Penkridge Leisure Centre0.8 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • White Hart0.6 km
  • Cross Keys0.9 km
  • Littleton Arms0.7 km
  • The Boat Inn0.4 km
  • The Star Inn0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Bridge House Hotel0.6 km
  • Old Deanery Farm Cafe0.8 km
  • Wing Fat Restaurant0.7 km
  • Edgars Restaurant At Penric0.9 km
  • Dicken's Of A Tea Shoppe0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Olympic Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Village Pizza0.7 km
  • Evergreen0.6 km
  • New Garden Chinese Takeaway0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Penkridge1.0 km
  • Cannock7.3 km
  • Hednesford7.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Leacroft Road0.1 km
  • Littleton Crescent0.1 km
  • Frederick Road0.2 km
  • Frederick Road0.3 km
  • Sapling Close0.4 km