ST19 5DF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Saplings Close, 0.1km from Marsh, The in Penkridge. Administratively it sits within Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell ward and the Stafford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ST19, ST19 5DF offers a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £424k.
Census 2021 statistics for ST19 5DF are sourced from Output Area E00151105 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SAPLINGS CLOSE, ST19 5DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SAPLINGS CLOSE, ST19 5DF.
164
52
£ 44,400 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates ST19 5DF — age 52, 93% ownership, 1% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST19 5DF. The average age is 52.3. 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
Detached
£ 402,000
4 sales · Mean £ 396,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST19 5DF 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
St Michael's CofE (A) First School
Marshbrook First School
Penkridge Middle School
Princefield First School
Wolgarston High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- G & S Food Products0.7 km
- Mrs Chandra Sweet Stall0.7 km
- Trudie's Sweet Shop0.5 km
- Whitehouse Pharmacy0.4 km
- Penkridge Leisure Centre0.8 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- White Hart0.6 km
- Cross Keys0.7 km
- The Boat Inn0.2 km
- The Star Inn0.3 km
- Littleton Arms0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Bridge House Hotel0.6 km
- Old Deanery Farm Cafe0.7 km
- Wing Fat Restaurant0.5 km
- Edgars Restaurant At Penric0.6 km
- Flames0.4 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Midcounties Co-operative0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Olympic Fish Bar0.5 km
- Evergreen0.6 km
- New Garden Chinese Takeaway0.4 km
- Village Pizza0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penkridge0.8 km
- Cannock7.2 km
- Hednesford7.4 km
Bus Stops
- Sapling Close0.1 km
- Sapling Close0.1 km
- Little Marsh Grove0.2 km
- Leacroft Road0.3 km
- Cannock Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST195DF · Data under Open Government Licence