Postcode Analysis Stafford, West Midlands

FLAXMAN CLOSE, ST12 9BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLAXMAN CLOSE, ST12 9BU.

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Population

364

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Avg Age

40

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Avg Income

£ 47,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ST12 9BU 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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5/10
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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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6/10
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3/10
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6/10
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Area Character

ST12 9BU has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 57.6% year-on-year.

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

ST12 9BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Flaxman Close in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Barlaston ward and the Stone constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, ST12 9BU is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 40) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

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 £183k, up 57.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ST12 9BU are sourced from Output Area E00151236 (shared with 5 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 9BU. The average age is 39.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.9%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 180,000

7 sales · Mean £ 168,850

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

ST12 9BU 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 pupils1.1 km
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Barlaston CofE (VC) First School

Good118 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Wedgwood Sports & Social Club0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • World of Wedgwood0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Wedgwood0.9 km
  • Wedgwood Lane1.2 km
  • Barlaston1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Flaxman Close0.0 km
  • Flaxman Close0.1 km
  • Etruscan Walk0.2 km
  • Etruscan Walk0.2 km
  • Ivyhouse Drive0.3 km