Postcode Analysis Stafford, West Midlands

LAKEWOOD DRIVE, ST12 9BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LAKEWOOD DRIVE, ST12 9BH.

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

342

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 47,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ST12 9BH 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.

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5/10
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8/10
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1/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ST12 9BH spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

ST12 9BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lakewood Drive, 1.4km from Barlaston in Barlaston. Administratively it sits within Barlaston ward and the Stone constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £225k.

Census 2021 statistics for ST12 9BH are sourced from Output Area E00151245 (shared with 8 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 ST12 9BH. The average age is 45.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.8%
Asian / British Asian1.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 130,000

5 sales · Mean £ 131,900

Semi-Detached

£ 200,000

5 sales · Mean £ 208,500

Detached

£ 385,000

7 sales · Mean £ 382,857

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

ST12 9BH has low crime rates — 22 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 offences24
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order2
Vehicle crime2
Bicycle theft1

school Local Schools

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Newstead Primary Academy

Outstanding430 pupils1.3 km
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Barlaston CofE (VC) First School

Good118 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Wedgwood Sports & Social Club0.2 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • World of Wedgwood0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wedgwood0.8 km
  • Wedgwood Lane1.1 km
  • Barlaston1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Flaxman Close0.1 km
  • Flaxman Close0.1 km
  • Wedgwood Drive0.2 km
  • Ivyhouse Drive0.2 km
  • Wedgwood Lane0.2 km