ST17 9EQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Maple Grove, 0.7km from Rising Brook in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Manor ward and the Stafford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ST17 9EQ is residents in this subgroup are typically single or divorced eu-born migrants who live alone. many are aged 25 to 44 and are employed in sales and customer service occupations or are process, plant and machine operatives. a higher than group average proportion identify with the white ethnic group or other asian ethnicities, and many do not speak english very well or well. housing is principally in flats in the social or private rented sector, with households typically overcrowded, and home ownership rare. Outside of residential hours, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. At 35 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £117k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for ST17 9EQ are sourced from Output Area E00151482 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAPLE GROVE, ST17 9EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAPLE GROVE, ST17 9EQ.
323
35
£ 36,600 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST17 9EQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 51% of tenure in ST17 9EQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST17 9EQ. The average age is 35.4. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 120,250
4 sales · Mean £ 118,625
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST17 9EQ has low crime rates — 48 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
Flash Ley Primary School
Silkmore Primary Academy
Stafford Manor High School
Rowley Park Primary Academy
Burton Manor Primary School
St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.6 km
- Co-operative0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- YY Marble House Limited t/a0.7 km
- Chris' Fish Bar0.6 km
- Silkmore Fish Bar0.8 km
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Co-operative Pharmacy0.6 km
- Rowley Park Kiosk1.0 km
- Svarn News & Off Licence0.5 km
- New Look0.8 km
- RJ & SA Tinkler Ltd0.6 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Cafe Paps0.7 km
- Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stafford1.0 km
- The Vintage Barn0.4 km
- Asda Living0.8 km
- Costa0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Buzz Bingo0.8 km
- Royal Oak0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford1.7 km
- Penkridge7.5 km
- Norton Bridge9.8 km
Bus Stops
- Maple Grove0.1 km
- Maple Grove0.1 km
- Merrivale Road0.2 km
- Merrivale Road0.2 km
- Exeter Street0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST179EQ · Data under Open Government Licence