Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, ST19 5DR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, ST19 5DR.

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Population

332

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 40% of tenure in ST19 5DR — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

ST19 5DR is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Wolverhampton Road, 0.3km from Penkridge in Penkridge. Administratively it sits within Penkridge West ward and the Stafford constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, ST19 5DR is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k.

Census 2021 statistics for ST19 5DR are sourced from Output Area E00151127 (shared with 17 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 5DR. The average age is 55.6. 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 Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 380,000

4 sales · Mean £ 375,000

Semi-Detached

£ 288,500

2 sales · Mean £ 288,500

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

ST19 5DR has low crime rates — 36 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 offences41
Anti-social behaviour27
Criminal damage and arson20
Public order12
Burglary8

school Local Schools

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St Michael's CofE (A) First School

Good150 pupils0.3 km
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Marshbrook First School

Good150 pupils0.6 km
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Princefield First School

Good220 pupils0.7 km
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Penkridge Middle School

Good461 pupils0.9 km
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Wolgarston High School

Good820 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • G & S Food Products0.4 km
  • Mrs Chandra Sweet Stall0.4 km
  • Trudie's Sweet Shop0.3 km
  • Whitehouse Pharmacy0.3 km
  • Co-Op Petrol Penkridge0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • White Hart0.4 km
  • Cross Keys0.5 km
  • The Boat Inn0.4 km
  • The Star Inn0.3 km
  • Littleton Arms0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Bridge House Hotel0.4 km
  • Old Deanery Farm Cafe0.4 km
  • Wing Fat Restaurant0.2 km
  • Edgars Restaurant At Penric0.1 km
  • Sizzling Wok0.7 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.4 km
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

7 nearby
  • Olympic Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Flaming Grill0.7 km
  • Greggs0.7 km
  • Evergreen0.4 km
  • New Garden Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • + 2 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Penkridge0.3 km
  • Cannock7.5 km
  • Hednesford7.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Tildesley Close0.2 km
  • Fallowfield Close0.2 km
  • Tildesley Close0.2 km
  • Fallowfield Close0.2 km
  • Penkridge Rail Station0.2 km