ST17 9GE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Astoria Drive, 0.5km from Risingbrook in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Manor ward and the Stafford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a family suburb with many younger renters, often with small children. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 75% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £181k, down 11.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ST17 9GE are sourced from Output Area E00151467 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ASTORIA DRIVE, ST17 9GE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ASTORIA DRIVE, ST17 9GE.
269
42
£ 40,000 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ST17 9GE spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 11.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST17 9GE. The average age is 41.9. 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 Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 144,950
17 sales · Mean £ 146,023
Terraced
£ 145,000
11 sales · Mean £ 149,318
Detached
£ 215,000
3 sales · Mean £ 207,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST17 9GE is moderate at 56 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
Stafford Manor High School
Silkmore Primary Academy
Flash Ley Primary School
Burton Manor Primary School
Rowley Park Primary Academy
Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.5 km
- Co-operative0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- YY Marble House Limited t/a0.3 km
- Chris' Fish Bar0.5 km
- Silkmore Fish Bar0.4 km
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Svarn News & Off Licence0.4 km
- Co-operative Pharmacy0.5 km
- Rickerscote Convenience Store0.5 km
- RJ & SA Tinkler Ltd0.5 km
- Bargain Booze Plus0.5 km
- + 2 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Vintage Barn0.8 km
- Cafe Paps0.3 km
- Rising Brook Community Church0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Royal Oak0.3 km
- Stafford Post Office Sports and Social Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford2.2 km
- Penkridge7.0 km
- Norton Bridge10.3 km
Bus Stops
- Ullswater House0.1 km
- Ullswater House0.1 km
- Round House Community Room0.1 km
- Rudyard House0.2 km
- Round House Community Room0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST179GE · Data under Open Government Licence