ST17 0DW is a sought-after residential area on Firs Close, 0.2km from Hillcroft Park in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Weeping Cross & Wildwood ward and the Stafford constituency.
For serious buyers, ST17 0DW is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, public administration and security with mainly white workforces. A balanced community with an average age of 41 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £645k. 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 0DW are sourced from Output Area E00151637 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FIRS CLOSE, ST17 0DW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FIRS CLOSE, ST17 0DW.
532
41
£ 55,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST17 0DW 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.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. ST17 0DW's low deprivation rank, 81% ownership, and £645k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £645k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST17 0DW. 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
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
Detached
£ 302,000
3 sales · Mean £ 391,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST17 0DW has low crime rates — 12 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
Oakridge Primary School
Barnfields Primary School
Walton High School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Leasowes Primary School
Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- A Hindle Butchers0.2 km
- Wildwood Pharmacy0.4 km
- Little Indulgence0.6 km
- Bridle Road P O & Stores0.2 km
- Cornwells Chemists0.6 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Stafford Boat Club0.8 km
- The Wildwood0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Bod Stafford0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Neway Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Weeping Cross Fish Bar0.6 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford3.7 km
- Penkridge7.6 km
- Hednesford9.9 km
Bus Stops
- Burnham Avenue0.1 km
- Clevedon Avenue0.2 km
- Clevedon Avenue0.2 km
- Burnham Avenue0.2 km
- Brean Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST170DW · Data under Open Government Licence