ST17 4NU is a sought-after residential area on Fairmead Close, 0.1km from Barnfields in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Weeping Cross & Wildwood ward and the Stafford constituency.
For serious buyers, ST17 4NU is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. With an average age of 45, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 86% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £207k. 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 4NU are sourced from Output Area E00151624 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FAIRMEAD CLOSE, ST17 4NU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FAIRMEAD CLOSE, ST17 4NU.
278
45
£ 55,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ST17 4NU combines high owner-occupation (86%), strong property values (£207k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £207k 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 4NU. The average age is 45.2. 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 mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 181,000
6 sales · Mean £ 187,750
Detached
£ 242,000
1 sales · Mean £ 242,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST17 4NU has low crime rates — 14 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
Barnfields Primary School
Oakridge Primary School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Walton High School
Leasowes Primary School
Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School
Silkmore Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Bridle Road P O & Stores0.5 km
- Cornwells Chemists0.9 km
- A Hindle Butchers0.5 km
- Baswich Honey0.9 km
- Co-operative0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Radford Bank Inn0.9 km
- The Wildwood0.2 km
- Stafford Boat Club0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Domino's Pizza0.8 km
- Neway Chinese Takeaway0.8 km
- Weeping Cross Fish Bar0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- The Bod Stafford0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford3.4 km
- Penkridge7.2 km
- Hednesford10.1 km
Bus Stops
- Fallowfield0.2 km
- Rowan Glade0.2 km
- Barnfield Way0.2 km
- Somerfield Store0.2 km
- Swallowdale0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST174NU · Data under Open Government Licence