Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

MARSH LANE, ST19 5BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARSH LANE, ST19 5BY.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

ST19 5BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £218k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 42.7% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ST19 5BY is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Marsh Lane, 0.1km from Marsh, The in Penkridge. Administratively it sits within Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell ward and the Stafford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a non-metropolitan suburban areas zone — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £218k, down 42.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ST19 5BY are sourced from Output Area E00151103 (shared with 6 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 5BY. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 218,500

13 sales · Mean £ 240,807

Terraced

£ 217,500

2 sales · Mean £ 217,500

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

ST19 5BY has low crime rates — 39 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.

Violence and sexual offences56
Anti-social behaviour15
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson10
Other theft10

school Local Schools

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Penkridge Middle School

Good461 pupils0.3 km
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Marshbrook First School

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

Good150 pupils0.4 km
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Princefield First School

Good220 pupils0.5 km
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Wolgarston High School

Good820 pupils0.7 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
  • News Shops Express0.6 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • White Hart0.6 km
  • The Boat Inn0.3 km
  • The Star Inn0.4 km
  • Cross Keys0.8 km
  • Littleton Arms0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Bridge House Hotel0.6 km
  • Old Deanery Farm Cafe0.8 km
  • Wing Fat Restaurant0.6 km
  • Flames0.5 km
  • Edgars Restaurant At Penric0.7 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 Bar0.6 km
  • Evergreen0.6 km
  • New Garden Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
  • Village Pizza0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Penkridge0.9 km
  • Cannock7.2 km
  • Hednesford7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Leacroft Road0.2 km
  • Sapling Close0.2 km
  • Sapling Close0.2 km
  • Little Marsh Grove0.3 km
  • Frederick Road0.3 km