ST19 5AU is a safe, established residential area on Goods Station Lane, 0.7km from Penkridge in Penkridge. Administratively it sits within Penkridge West ward and the Stafford constituency.
For serious buyers, ST19 5AU is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 90% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £353k, up 57.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ST19 5AU are sourced from Output Area E00151124 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GOODS STATION LANE, ST19 5AU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GOODS STATION LANE, ST19 5AU.
279
46
£ 44,400 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates ST19 5AU — age 46, 90% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £353k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 57.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST19 5AU. The average age is 45.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Detached
£ 325,000
11 sales · Mean £ 323,272
Semi-Detached
£ 165,000
3 sales · Mean £ 181,666
Terraced
£ 282,500
3 sales · Mean £ 260,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST19 5AU has low crime rates — 48 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
Marshbrook First School
St Michael's CofE (A) First School
Penkridge Middle School
Princefield First School
Wolgarston High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- G & S Food Products0.5 km
- Mrs Chandra Sweet Stall0.5 km
- Trudie's Sweet Shop0.5 km
- Whitehouse Pharmacy0.6 km
- Mr Cusack Fruit & Vegetables0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- White Hart0.4 km
- Littleton Arms0.6 km
- The Boat Inn0.8 km
- The Star Inn0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Bridge House Hotel0.4 km
- Old Deanery Farm Cafe0.5 km
- Wing Fat Restaurant0.6 km
- Edgars Restaurant At Penric0.9 km
- Dicken's Of A Tea Shoppe0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Midcounties Co-operative0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Olympic Fish Bar0.6 km
- Village Pizza0.6 km
- Evergreen0.4 km
- New Garden Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penkridge0.7 km
- Cannock8.0 km
- Hednesford8.1 km
Bus Stops
- Goods Station Lane0.2 km
- Goods Station Lane0.2 km
- Market Place0.3 km
- Westgate House0.3 km
- Bloor Homes0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ST195AU · Data under Open Government Licence