ST19 5AL is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood located 0.3km from Penkridge in Penkridge. Administratively it sits within Penkridge West ward and the Stafford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ST19 5AL is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Average age 56 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for ST19 5AL are sourced from Output Area E00151127 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST19 5AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST19 5AL.
332
56
£ 44,400 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
ST19 5AL has a significant social housing presence — 40% 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 ST19 5AL. The average age is 55.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST19 5AL has low crime rates — 47 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
St Michael's CofE (A) First School
Marshbrook First School
Princefield First School
Penkridge Middle School
Wolgarston High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- G & S Food Products0.1 km
- Mrs Chandra Sweet Stall0.1 km
- Trudie's Sweet Shop0.1 km
- Whitehouse Pharmacy0.2 km
- Co-Op Petrol Penkridge0.9 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- White Hart0.2 km
- Cross Keys0.7 km
- The Boat Inn0.4 km
- The Star Inn0.3 km
- Littleton Arms0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Bridge House Hotel0.2 km
- Old Deanery Farm Cafe0.1 km
- Wing Fat Restaurant0.1 km
- Edgars Restaurant At Penric0.3 km
- Sizzling Wok0.9 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.2 km
- Midcounties Co-operative0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
7 nearby- Olympic Fish Bar0.1 km
- Flaming Grill0.9 km
- Greggs0.9 km
- Evergreen0.2 km
- New Garden Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penkridge0.2 km
- Cannock7.7 km
- Hednesford7.9 km
Bus Stops
- Crown Bridge0.1 km
- Clay Street0.1 km
- White Hart PH0.1 km
- Penkridge Rail Station0.2 km
- Penkridge Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST195AL · Data under Open Government Licence