Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

MARSH LANE, ST19 5BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARSH LANE, ST19 5BP.

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Population

265

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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6/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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10/10
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Area Character

ST19 5BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 51, 85% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 14.6% year-on-year.

home £257,118 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ST19 5BP is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Marsh Lane, 0.2km from The Marsh in Penkridge. Administratively it sits within Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell ward and the Stafford constituency.

For families considering a move, ST19 5BP represents a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 85% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £257k, down 14.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ST19 5BP are sourced from Output Area E00151103 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST19 5BP. The average age is 51.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.4%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 222,000

1 sales · Mean £ 222,000

Detached

£ 275,000

8 sales · Mean £ 299,500

Semi-Detached

£ 229,975

2 sales · Mean £ 229,975

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

ST19 5BP has low crime rates — 40 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences45
Public order9
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft6

school Local Schools

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Penkridge Middle School

Good461 pupils0.1 km
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Marshbrook First School

Good150 pupils0.3 km
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St Michael's CofE (A) First School

Good150 pupils0.5 km
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Princefield First School

Good220 pupils0.7 km
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Wolgarston High School

Good820 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • G & S Food Products0.8 km
  • Mrs Chandra Sweet Stall0.8 km
  • Trudie's Sweet Shop0.6 km
  • Whitehouse Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Penkridge Leisure Centre0.8 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • White Hart0.7 km
  • Cross Keys0.9 km
  • Littleton Arms0.7 km
  • The Boat Inn0.4 km
  • The Star Inn0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Bridge House Hotel0.7 km
  • Old Deanery Farm Cafe0.8 km
  • Wing Fat Restaurant0.7 km
  • Edgars Restaurant At Penric0.9 km
  • Dicken's Of A Tea Shoppe0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.7 km
  • Midcounties Co-operative0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Olympic Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Village Pizza0.7 km
  • Evergreen0.7 km
  • New Garden Chinese Takeaway0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Penkridge1.0 km
  • Cannock7.3 km
  • Hednesford7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Leacroft Road0.0 km
  • Littleton Crescent0.2 km
  • Frederick Road0.2 km
  • Frederick Road0.3 km
  • Sapling Close0.4 km