Postcode Analysis Stafford, West Midlands

VICARAGE CLOSE, ST21 6BX House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICARAGE CLOSE, ST21 6BX.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

263

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Avg Age

54

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Avg Income

£ 49,700 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ST21 6BX represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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6/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ST21 6BX spans multiple life stages — average age 54, moderate ownership and renting. £208k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 39.4% year-on-year.

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

ST21 6BX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Vicarage Close, 0.3km from Gaolbutts in Eccleshall. Administratively it sits within Eccleshall ward and the Stone constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 67% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £208k, up 39.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ST21 6BX are sourced from Output Area E00151317 (shared with 11 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 ST21 6BX. The average age is 54.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 208,000

4 sales · Mean £ 220,875

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

ST21 6BX has low crime rates — 15 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 offences16
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting6
Other theft5
Other crime3

school Local Schools

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Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy

Good239 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Eccleshall Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe0.3 km
  • Perry's Field to Fork Ltd0.3 km
  • Lodeys of Newcastle0.2 km
  • Simply Scrumptious Cupcakes0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Old Smithy0.3 km
  • Eagle Inn0.3 km
  • Kings Arms0.3 km
  • The Bell at Eccleshall0.2 km
  • The Royal Oak0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Balti Palace0.3 km
  • Jasmine Peking Restaurant0.2 km
  • Star Cafe0.2 km
  • Daru Chini0.3 km
  • London House Restaurant0.2 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Tandoori Kitchen0.2 km
  • Eccleshall Fish & Chip Shop0.3 km
  • Star Pizza0.2 km
  • The Great Wall0.3 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Eagle House Eccleshall0.4 km
  • Eccleshall Bed and Breakfast0.5 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-Operative0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Norton Bridge4.5 km
  • Stone8.7 km
  • Stafford10.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.3 km
  • Gaol Butts0.3 km
  • Post Office0.3 km
  • Kerry Lane0.3 km
  • Stone Road0.3 km