ST9 0BL is a safe, established residential area on Plough Bank, 0.2km from Wetley Rocks in Staffordshire Moorlands. Administratively it sits within Cheddleton ward and the Staffordshire Moorlands constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 24 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £117k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for ST9 0BL are sourced from Output Area E00151817 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PLOUGH BANK, ST9 0BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PLOUGH BANK, ST9 0BL.
272
46
£ 45,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
ST9 0BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 46, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £117k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST9 0BL. The average age is 45.9. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 151,000
2 sales · Mean £ 151,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
ST9 0BL has low crime rates — 24 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
St John's CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Powys Arms0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Lodge Farm Equestrian Centre0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longton7.9 km
- Blythe Bridge8.0 km
- Stoke-On-Trent9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Plough Bank0.0 km
- Plough Bank0.0 km
- Chapel Close0.2 km
- Mill Lane0.2 km
- Chapel Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST90BL · Data under Open Government Licence