ST10 3HX is a safe, established residential area on Cross Lane, 0.9km from Waterfall in Waterhouses. Administratively it sits within Hamps Valley ward and the Staffordshire Moorlands constituency.
For families considering a move, ST10 3HX represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 46 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 81% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 13 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £160k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for ST10 3HX are sourced from Output Area E00151860 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CROSS LANE, ST10 3HX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CROSS LANE, ST10 3HX.
426
46
£ 44,400 /yr
47%
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ST10 3HX spans multiple life stages — average age 46, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST10 3HX. 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
£ 160,000
1 sales · Mean £ 160,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST10 3HX has low crime rates — 13 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
Waterhouses CofE Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Red Lion Inn0.7 km
- Ye Olde Crown Hotel0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- WMC Cafe0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
1 nearby- THE RIVERSIDE CAFE0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Blythe Bridge15.6 km
- Uttoxeter17.7 km
- Longton18.4 km
Bus Stops
- Breech Close0.1 km
- Waterhouses Primary School0.1 km
- Waterhouses Primary School0.1 km
- Waterfall Lane0.4 km
- Waterfall Lane0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: ST103HX · Data under Open Government Licence