ST17 9FJ is a sought-after residential area on Westhorpe Lane, 0.3km from Rowley Park in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Manor ward and the Stafford constituency.
For serious buyers, ST17 9FJ is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 84% 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k. 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 9FJ are sourced from Output Area E00151520 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTHORPE LANE, ST17 9FJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTHORPE LANE, ST17 9FJ.
325
45
£ 52,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST17 9FJ 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. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. ST17 9FJ's low deprivation rank, 84% ownership, and £500k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST17 9FJ. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 500,000
1 sales · Mean £ 500,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST17 9FJ has low crime rates — 38 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
King Edward VI High School
Blessed William Howard Catholic School
Castlechurch Primary School
Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Rowley Park Primary Academy
Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
13 nearby- Gym &Tonic0.5 km
- Pauls News1.0 km
- The Oatcake Kitchen0.3 km
- W H Smith0.7 km
- Spar0.5 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Stafford Bowling Club0.5 km
- The Bear & Pheasant0.8 km
- Icon Venue0.9 km
- Star & Garter0.9 km
- The Kings Horse0.4 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
9 nearby- Ali's0.9 km
- Highfields Fish Bar0.5 km
- Oriental Tree0.5 km
- Slices1.0 km
- Good View Take Away0.7 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Breakfast at Timothy's0.5 km
- Gourmet Coffee Bar and Kitchen Ltd0.7 km
- Narvana1.0 km
- The Play Shed0.7 km
- Candid Brewing1.0 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford0.8 km
- Penkridge8.3 km
- Norton Bridge8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Deanshill Close0.3 km
- Deanshill Close0.3 km
- Oakbrook Close0.4 km
- Kingsway0.4 km
- Oakbrook Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ST179FJ · Data under Open Government Licence