ST17 9RF is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Highfield Grove, 0.5km from Rowley Park in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Highfields & Western Downs ward and the Stafford constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £274k.
Census 2021 statistics for ST17 9RF are sourced from Output Area E00151523 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGHFIELD GROVE, ST17 9RF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGHFIELD GROVE, ST17 9RF.
301
48
£ 52,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST17 9RF 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.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ST17 9RF spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. £274k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST17 9RF. The average age is 48.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 250,000
2 sales · Mean £ 250,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST17 9RF has low crime rates — 30 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
Rowley Park Primary Academy
Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Flash Ley Primary School
Castlechurch Primary School
Burton Manor Primary School
King Edward VI High School
Stafford Manor High School
Blessed William Howard Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.5 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- Co-operative Pharmacy0.5 km
- Westway Butchers0.6 km
- McColls0.6 km
- Rowley Park Kiosk0.2 km
- Svarn News & Off Licence0.7 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Oxleathers Pub0.8 km
- Burton Manor Sports Association Ltd1.0 km
- Highfields Sports & Social Club0.4 km
- Royal Oak0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Vintage Barn0.5 km
- Breakfast at Timothy's0.6 km
- Rising Brook Community Church0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- King Cod0.8 km
- Chris' Fish Bar0.5 km
- Highfields Fish Bar0.7 km
- Oriental Tree0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford1.5 km
- Penkridge7.5 km
- Norton Bridge9.4 km
Bus Stops
- Tennyson Road0.1 km
- Attlee Crescent0.2 km
- Hyde Court0.2 km
- Somerset Road0.2 km
- Somerset Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST179RF · Data under Open Government Licence