Postcode Analysis Stafford, West Midlands

WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, ST17 4BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOLVERHAMPTON ROAD, ST17 4BY.

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Population

292

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 40,200 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ST17 4BY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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1/10
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3/10
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10/10
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4/10
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7/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. ST17 4BY's 62% ownership and 47-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £205k. Property prices are trending down 7.6% year-on-year.

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

ST17 4BY is an active urban area on Wolverhampton Road, 0.3km from Forebridge in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Forebridge ward and the Stafford constituency.

For families considering a move, ST17 4BY represents an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. Outside of residential hours, areas dominated by food and entertainment. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are high (141 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £205k, down 7.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ST17 4BY are sourced from Output Area E00151331 (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 4BY. The average age is 47.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British91.8%
Asian / British Asian2.0%
Black / African / Caribbean1.4%
Other / Mixed4.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 38%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 180,000

9 sales · Mean £ 178,678

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

Crime rates near ST17 4BY are high at 141 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 offences191
Anti-social behaviour56
Public order44
Shoplifting44
Criminal damage and arson39

school Local Schools

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St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good185 pupils0.2 km
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St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School

Outstanding147 pupils0.2 km
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Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy

Requires Improvement17 pupils0.3 km
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Blessed William Howard Catholic School

Good914 pupils0.6 km
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St Leonard's Primary School

Good188 pupils0.8 km
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King Edward VI High School

Good1.2 km
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Rowley Park Primary Academy

Good188 pupils1.3 km
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Flash Ley Primary School

Requires Improvement199 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Eastgate Homebrew0.6 km
  • Gym &Tonic0.8 km
  • Lammascote Service Station0.7 km
  • Pauls News0.3 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.6 km
  • + 37 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

6 nearby
  • Bridgewood House0.7 km
  • Travelodge0.6 km
  • The Swan Hotel0.6 km
  • Bridgewood House0.7 km
  • The Vine Hotel0.8 km
  • + 1 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • Casa0.4 km
  • Stafford Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Stafford Cricket & Hockey Club0.7 km
  • The Bear & Pheasant0.2 km
  • The Grapes0.4 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

61 nearby
  • Nando's0.4 km
  • Nishads Restaurant0.5 km
  • Patties + Ting0.4 km
  • Thawa Bridge0.4 km
  • The Butter Knife0.4 km
  • + 56 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Marks and Spencer0.4 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Ali's0.4 km
  • Slices0.2 km
  • Ayo Gorkhali0.5 km
  • Fung's0.7 km
  • Good View Take Away0.2 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stafford0.7 km
  • Penkridge8.6 km
  • Norton Bridge8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Alexandra Road0.1 km
  • Alexandra Road0.1 km
  • Salt Avenue0.2 km
  • The Green0.3 km
  • The Oval0.3 km