ST17 9RN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Norfolk Way, 0.3km from Burton Manor in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Highfields & Western Downs ward and the Stafford constituency.
For families considering a move, ST17 9RN represents a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. At 43 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 71% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £169k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for ST17 9RN are sourced from Output Area E00151408 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORFOLK WAY, ST17 9RN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORFOLK WAY, ST17 9RN.
262
43
£ 36,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST17 9RN 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
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. ST17 9RN's 71% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST17 9RN. The average age is 42.8. 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
£ 135,000
13 sales · Mean £ 142,884
Terraced
£ 175,000
3 sales · Mean £ 161,500
Detached
£ 192,500
1 sales · Mean £ 192,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST17 9RN has low crime rates — 28 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
Burton Manor Primary School
Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Rowley Park Primary Academy
Castlechurch Primary School
Stafford Manor High School
Flash Ley Primary School
King Edward VI High School
Silkmore Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-operative0.7 km
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- McColls0.9 km
- Rowley Park Kiosk0.7 km
- Svarn News & Off Licence0.9 km
- Co-operative Pharmacy0.7 km
- Westway Butchers0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Oxleathers Pub0.5 km
- Burton Manor Sports Association Ltd0.5 km
- Highfields Sports & Social Club0.1 km
- Royal Oak0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Breakfast at Timothy's0.8 km
- Rising Brook Community Church0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- King Cod0.5 km
- Chris' Fish Bar0.7 km
- Highfields Fish Bar0.9 km
- Oriental Tree0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford2.0 km
- Penkridge7.1 km
- Norton Bridge9.7 km
Bus Stops
- Norfolk Way0.1 km
- Social Club0.2 km
- Attlee Crescent0.2 km
- Stevenson Drive0.3 km
- St Davids Road0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST179RN · Data under Open Government Licence