Postcode Analysis Stafford, West Midlands

BOATYARD LANE, ST12 9DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOATYARD LANE, ST12 9DJ.

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

274

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Avg Age

58

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Avg Income

£ 47,400 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ST12 9DJ 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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7/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 81% owner-occupation and an average age of 58, ST12 9DJ is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £348k reflects the demand. Property prices are trending up 108.6% year-on-year.

home £348,200 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ST12 9DJ is a sought-after residential area on Boatyard Lane, 0.8km from Barlaston in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Barlaston ward and the Stone constituency.

For serious buyers, ST12 9DJ is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 58 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 81% 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £348k, up 108.6% 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 ST12 9DJ are sourced from Output Area E00151241 (shared with 11 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 9DJ. The average age is 57.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.7%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Terraced

£ 178,500

8 sales · Mean £ 181,125

Detached

£ 925,000

1 sales · Mean £ 925,000

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

ST12 9DJ has low crime rates — 16 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 offences13
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Drugs1

school Local Schools

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Barlaston CofE (VC) First School

Good118 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Mark's Quality Meats0.3 km
  • Barlaston Village Store0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Duke Of York0.9 km
  • The Plume Of Feathers0.3 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Upper House Hotel Limited0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barlaston0.4 km
  • Wedgwood Lane1.3 km
  • Wedgwood1.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Silver Ridge0.3 km
  • Plume of Feathers PH0.3 km
  • Plume of Feathers PH0.3 km
  • Barlaston Orchard Place0.3 km
  • Railway Station0.3 km