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.
MARSH LANE, ST19 5BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARSH LANE, ST19 5BY.
265
51
£ 44,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Penkridge Middle School
Marshbrook First School
St Michael's CofE (A) First School
Princefield First School
Wolgarston High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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, 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
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Midcounties Co-operative0.5 km
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
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Postcode Profile: ST195BY · Data under Open Government Licence