Postcode Analysis Stafford, West Midlands

OAKRIDGE WAY, ST17 0PS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKRIDGE WAY, ST17 0PS.

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

321

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 55,700 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ST17 0PS 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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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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10/10
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Area Character

ST17 0PS is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £380k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £380k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending down 7.1% year-on-year.

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

ST17 0PS is a sought-after residential area on Oakridge Way, 0.6km from Hazelstrine in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Weeping Cross & Wildwood ward and the Stafford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ST17, ST17 0PS offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 93% 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: Average house prices are around £380k, down 7.1% 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 0PS are sourced from Output Area E00151622 (shared with 10 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 0PS. The average age is 52.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British92.9%
Asian / British Asian4.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.8%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 23%
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

Detached

£ 400,000

4 sales · Mean £ 411,250

Semi-Detached

£ 253,750

4 sales · Mean £ 253,375

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

ST17 0PS 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.

Violence and sexual offences13
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1

school Local Schools

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Oakridge Primary School

Outstanding221 pupils0.3 km
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Barnfields Primary School

Good414 pupils0.6 km
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Walton High School

Good1348 pupils0.6 km
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Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School

Outstanding219 pupils0.7 km
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding207 pupils1.2 km
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Leasowes Primary School

Outstanding429 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

4 nearby
  • Bridle Road P O & Stores0.5 km
  • Little Indulgence0.5 km
  • A Hindle Butchers0.5 km
  • Wildwood Pharmacy0.7 km
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Wildwood0.7 km
  • Stafford Boat Club0.8 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-operative0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stafford4.2 km
  • Penkridge7.1 km
  • Hednesford9.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Oakridge Way0.1 km
  • Oakridge Way0.1 km
  • Cannock Road0.3 km
  • Swanford Kennels0.3 km
  • Acton Hill Lane0.3 km