Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

ATHELSTAN CLOSE, ST19 5DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ATHELSTAN CLOSE, ST19 5DQ.

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Population

269

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

57%

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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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9/10
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9/10
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3/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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7/10
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9/10
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7/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. ST19 5DQ's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership, and £180k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

ST19 5DQ is a sought-after residential area on Athelstan Close, 0.5km from Wolgarston in Penkridge. Administratively it sits within Penkridge South East ward and the Stafford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ST19, ST19 5DQ offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 87% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for ST19 5DQ are sourced from Output Area E00151116 (shared with 8 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 5DQ. The average age is 44.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.1%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 180,000

1 sales · Mean £ 180,000

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

ST19 5DQ has low crime rates — 15 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and other theft. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences21
Other theft9
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs4

school Local Schools

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Wolgarston High School

Good820 pupils0.3 km
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Princefield First School

Good220 pupils0.3 km
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Penkridge Middle School

Good461 pupils0.7 km
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St Michael's CofE (A) First School

Good150 pupils0.7 km
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Marshbrook First School

Good150 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Trudie's Sweet Shop0.9 km
  • Whitehouse Pharmacy0.8 km
  • Penkridge Leisure Centre0.4 km
  • Rana Convenience Store0.7 km
  • News Shops Express0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • White Hart1.0 km
  • Cross Keys0.7 km
  • The Boat Inn0.6 km
  • The Star Inn0.7 km
  • Littleton Arms0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Bridge House Hotel1.0 km
  • Wing Fat Restaurant0.9 km
  • Edgars Restaurant At Penric0.9 km
  • Flames0.8 km
  • Dicken's Of A Tea Shoppe0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's1.0 km
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Olympic Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Evergreen1.0 km
  • New Garden Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
  • Village Pizza0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Penkridge1.1 km
  • Cannock6.8 km
  • Hednesford7.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Wolgarston Way0.0 km
  • Wolgarston Way0.0 km
  • Saxon Road0.1 km
  • Greenways0.1 km
  • Saxon Road0.2 km