ST21 6BN is a sought-after residential area on Bentham Way, 0.3km from Gaolbutts in Eccleshall. Administratively it sits within Eccleshall ward and the Stone constituency.
For serious buyers, ST21 6BN is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% 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 9 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £232k, up 219.5% year-on-year. 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 ST21 6BN are sourced from Output Area E00151316 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BENTHAM WAY, ST21 6BN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BENTHAM WAY, ST21 6BN.
575
41
£ 49,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST21 6BN is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ST21 6BN combines high owner-occupation (75%), strong property values (£232k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £232k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason. Property prices are trending up 219.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST21 6BN. The average age is 41.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 259,950
11 sales · Mean £ 296,649
Semi-Detached
£ 228,450
10 sales · Mean £ 217,480
Terraced
£ 70,000
2 sales · Mean £ 70,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST21 6BN has low crime rates — 9 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
Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Eccleshall Pharmacy0.5 km
- Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe0.7 km
- Perry's Field to Fork Ltd0.6 km
- Lodeys of Newcastle0.6 km
- Sprinklehausen's0.7 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Old Smithy0.7 km
- Eagle Inn0.6 km
- Kings Arms0.6 km
- The Bell at Eccleshall0.6 km
- The Royal Oak0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Balti Palace0.7 km
- Jasmine Peking Restaurant0.6 km
- Star Cafe0.5 km
- Daru Chini0.7 km
- London House Restaurant0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Tandoori Kitchen0.5 km
- Eccleshall Fish & Chip Shop0.6 km
- Star Pizza0.5 km
- The Great Wall0.6 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Eagle House Eccleshall0.2 km
- Eccleshall Bed and Breakfast0.8 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Operative0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norton Bridge4.7 km
- Stone9.1 km
- Stafford10.8 km
Bus Stops
- Gaol Butts0.3 km
- Romford Meadow0.3 km
- Romford Meadow0.3 km
- Newport Road0.3 km
- Cross Butts0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ST216BN · Data under Open Government Licence