ST17 9ZH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Risingbrook in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Manor ward and the Stafford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ST17 9ZH is an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. An average age of 38 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 62% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 9ZH are sourced from Output Area E00151468 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST17 9ZH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST17 9ZH.
260
38
£ 36,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST17 9ZH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
With 62% social renting, ST17 9ZH is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST17 9ZH. The average age is 37.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST17 9ZH is moderate at 61 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
Flash Ley Primary School
Burton Manor Primary School
Rowley Park Primary Academy
Silkmore Primary Academy
Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Castlechurch Primary School
King Edward VI High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative0.1 km
- Co-operative0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- YY Marble House Limited t/a0.7 km
- Chris' Fish Bar0.1 km
- Silkmore Fish Bar0.8 km
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Rowley Park Kiosk0.9 km
- Svarn News & Off Licence0.1 km
- Co-operative Pharmacy0.1 km
- Rickerscote Convenience Store0.9 km
- RJ & SA Tinkler Ltd0.1 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- The Vintage Barn0.6 km
- Cafe Paps0.7 km
- Rising Brook Community Church0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Burton Manor Sports Association Ltd0.8 km
- Highfields Sports & Social Club0.7 km
- Royal Oak0.1 km
- Stafford Post Office Sports and Social Club0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford2.0 km
- Penkridge7.0 km
- Norton Bridge10.1 km
Bus Stops
- Stafford Manor High School0.1 km
- Royal Oak PH0.1 km
- Stafford Manor High School0.2 km
- Royal Oak PH0.2 km
- Hesketh Road0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST179ZH · Data under Open Government Licence