ST17 0BU is a sought-after residential area on Woodstock Road, 0.2km from Baswich in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Baswich ward and the Stafford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ST17, ST17 0BU offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 88% 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 10 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £180k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 5.9% 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 ST17 0BU are sourced from Output Area E00151253 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODSTOCK ROAD, ST17 0BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODSTOCK ROAD, ST17 0BU.
305
44
£ 54,300 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST17 0BU 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ST17 0BU combines high owner-occupation (88%), strong property values (£180k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 5.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST17 0BU. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 154,000
10 sales · Mean £ 158,300
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST17 0BU has low crime rates — 10 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
Leasowes Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Walton High School
Barnfields Primary School
St Leonard's Primary School
Oakridge Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Cornwells Chemists0.6 km
- Baswich Honey0.6 km
- Co-operative0.7 km
- First Stop0.5 km
- M + K Mottershead Ltd0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Radford Bank Inn0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Bod Stafford0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.7 km
- Neway Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Weeping Cross Fish Bar0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford3.0 km
- Penkridge8.6 km
- Rugeley Trent Valley10.5 km
Bus Stops
- Burford Road0.1 km
- Baswich Crest0.1 km
- Sidmouth Avenue0.2 km
- Sidmouth Avenue0.2 km
- Witney Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST170BU · Data under Open Government Licence