ST17 0DZ is a sought-after residential area on Hillcroft Avenue, 0.2km from Hillcroft Park in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Weeping Cross & Wildwood ward and the Stafford constituency.
For serious buyers, ST17 0DZ is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — public administration and security with mainly white workforces. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 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. 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 0DZ are sourced from Output Area E00151637 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HILLCROFT AVENUE, ST17 0DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HILLCROFT AVENUE, ST17 0DZ.
532
41
£ 55,700 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST17 0DZ 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ST17 0DZ combines high owner-occupation (81%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. 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 0DZ. 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
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST17 0DZ 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
Walton High School
Oakridge Primary School
Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School
Leasowes Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Barnfields Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- A Hindle Butchers0.4 km
- Wildwood Pharmacy0.7 km
- Little Indulgence0.4 km
- Bridle Road P O & Stores0.4 km
- Cornwells Chemists0.7 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Bod Stafford0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Walton Tennis Club0.8 km
- The Wildwood0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Neway Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
- Weeping Cross Fish Bar0.7 km
- Domino's Pizza0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford3.9 km
- Penkridge7.8 km
- Rugeley Trent Valley9.8 km
Bus Stops
- Hillcroft Avenue0.1 km
- The Rise0.1 km
- Hillcroft Avenue0.1 km
- Milford Road0.1 km
- Milford Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: ST170DZ · Data under Open Government Licence