Postcode Analysis Stafford, West Midlands

WEEPING CROSS, ST17 0DS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEEPING CROSS, ST17 0DS.

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Population

532

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Avg Age

41

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Avg Income

£ 55,700 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ST17 0DS 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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10/10
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5/10
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6/10
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8/10
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Area Character

ST17 0DS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £412k, 81% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 101.2% year-on-year.

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

ST17 0DS is a sought-after residential area on Weeping Cross, 0.4km from Weeping Cross in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Weeping Cross & Wildwood ward and the Stafford constituency.

For serious buyers, ST17 0DS is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a public administration and security zone — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 41) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 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 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £412k, up 101.2% 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 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00151637 (shared with 12 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 ST17 0DS. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British83.3%
Asian / British Asian10.9%
Black / African / Caribbean2.1%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Detached

£ 340,000

3 sales · Mean £ 343,333

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

ST17 0DS has low crime rates — 7 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 offences18
Anti-social behaviour7
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft3
Shoplifting2

school Local Schools

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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding207 pupils0.3 km
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Leasowes Primary School

Outstanding429 pupils0.5 km
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Walton High School

Good1348 pupils0.6 km
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Barnfields Primary School

Good414 pupils0.7 km
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Oakridge Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.7 km
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Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School

Outstanding219 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Wildwood Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Bridle Road P O & Stores0.5 km
  • Cornwells Chemists0.3 km
  • Baswich Honey0.7 km
  • Co-operative0.3 km
  • + 4 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

1 nearby
  • The Bod Stafford0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Radford Bank Inn0.9 km
  • The Wildwood0.6 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Domino's Pizza0.3 km
  • Neway Chinese Takeaway0.3 km
  • Weeping Cross Fish Bar0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stafford3.5 km
  • Penkridge7.8 km
  • Hednesford10.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Knowle Road0.1 km
  • Knowle Road0.1 km
  • Lynton Avenue0.1 km
  • St Annes Church0.3 km
  • Dawlish Avenue0.3 km