ST17 9LW is a safe, established residential area on Border Way, 0.3km from Risingbrook in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Manor ward and the Stafford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a striving suburban area — non-UK born households working to get ahead. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. The 41 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 57% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £140k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for ST17 9LW are sourced from Output Area E00151470 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BORDER WAY, ST17 9LW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BORDER WAY, ST17 9LW.
299
41
£ 40,000 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST17 9LW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 57% owner-occupation and average age 41, ST17 9LW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £140k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST17 9LW. The average age is 40.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 167,000
3 sales · Mean £ 159,000
Semi-Detached
£ 162,500
1 sales · Mean £ 162,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST17 9LW is moderate at 52 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
Flash Ley Primary School
Silkmore Primary Academy
Rowley Park Primary Academy
Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Bargain Booze Plus0.5 km
- Costcutter0.5 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
- Co-operative Pharmacy0.5 km
- Svarn News & Off Licence0.4 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Stafford Post Office Sports and Social Club0.5 km
- Burton Manor Sports Association Ltd0.9 km
- Royal Oak0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Rising Brook Community Church0.5 km
- Cafe Paps0.5 km
- The Vintage Barn1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.7 km
- Co-operative0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Chris' Fish Bar0.5 km
- Silkmore Fish Bar0.6 km
- YY Marble House Limited t/a0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford2.4 km
- Penkridge6.7 km
- Norton Bridge10.4 km
Bus Stops
- Boon Grove0.1 km
- Rickerscote Road0.1 km
- Rickerscote Road0.1 km
- Border Way0.1 km
- Nelson Way0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST179LW · Data under Open Government Licence