ST17 9HW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on One Oak Rise, 0.5km from Moss Pit in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Manor ward and the Stafford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ST17 9HW is these neighbourhoods are mainly comprised of flats, interspersed with occasional detached, semi-detached or terraced houses. there are many families with children, and marriage and civil partnership is less common than in the group as a whole. rates of use of english as the main language are slightly lower than group average and residents are less likely to be affiliated with any religion. there are more students and there is slightly higher unemployment than elsewhere in the group. employment is heavily skewed towards the provision of routine services. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 54, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £95k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for ST17 9HW are sourced from Output Area E00151479 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ONE OAK RISE, ST17 9HW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ONE OAK RISE, ST17 9HW.
234
54
£ 40,000 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST17 9HW 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
ST17 9HW has a significant social housing presence — 67% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. 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 9HW. The average age is 53.6. 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. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 95,000
1 sales · Mean £ 95,000
Flat
£ 75,000
1 sales · Mean £ 75,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST17 9HW has low crime rates — 26 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
Stafford Manor High School
Burton Manor Primary School
Silkmore Primary Academy
Flash Ley Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Costcutter0.8 km
- Rickerscote Convenience Store0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Stafford Post Office Sports and Social Club0.3 km
- Royal Oak1.0 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Silkmore Fish Bar0.8 km
- YY Marble House Limited t/a0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Cafe Paps0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford3.0 km
- Penkridge6.1 km
- Hednesford10.6 km
Bus Stops
- One Oak Rise0.0 km
- Gravel Lane0.1 km
- Ten Butts Crescent0.1 km
- Leigh Close0.2 km
- School Lane0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST179HW · Data under Open Government Licence