ST21 6DA is a sought-after residential area on Overton Close, 0.3km from Gaolbutts in Eccleshall. Administratively it sits within Eccleshall ward and the Stone constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ST21, ST21 6DA offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An average age of 41 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 £380k, down 12.8% 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 6DA are sourced from Output Area E00151316 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OVERTON CLOSE, ST21 6DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OVERTON CLOSE, ST21 6DA.
575
41
£ 49,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST21 6DA 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 6DA combines high owner-occupation (75%), strong property values (£380k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending down 12.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST21 6DA. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 384,591
40 sales · Mean £ 386,202
Semi-Detached
£ 212,500
9 sales · Mean £ 216,805
Terraced
£ 246,000
7 sales · Mean £ 276,285
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST21 6DA 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 Shoppe0.6 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 Palace0.6 km
- Jasmine Peking Restaurant0.6 km
- Star Cafe0.5 km
- Daru Chini0.6 km
- London House Restaurant0.5 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 Bridge4.8 km
- Stone9.1 km
- Stafford10.8 km
Bus Stops
- Gaol Butts0.3 km
- Romford Meadow0.3 km
- Newport Road0.4 km
- Romford Meadow0.4 km
- Kerry Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ST216DA · Data under Open Government Licence