Postcode Analysis South Staffordshire, West Midlands

ORCHARD CRESCENT, ST19 5BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORCHARD CRESCENT, ST19 5BT.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 44,400 /yr

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Employed

40%

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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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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6/10
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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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Area Character

ST19 5BT is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 89% 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 up 21.4% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ST19 5BT is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Orchard Crescent, 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 5BT represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 89% 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, up 21.4% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ST19 5BT are sourced from Output Area E00151108 (shared with 4 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 5BT. The average age is 51.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.5%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 240,000

14 sales · Mean £ 238,892

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

ST19 5BT 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
Criminal damage and arson6
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour5

school Local Schools

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Penkridge Middle School

Good461 pupils0.1 km
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Marshbrook First School

Good150 pupils0.4 km
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St Michael's CofE (A) First School

Good150 pupils0.6 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 Products0.9 km
  • Mrs Chandra Sweet Stall0.9 km
  • Trudie's Sweet Shop0.7 km
  • Whitehouse Pharmacy0.6 km
  • News Shops Express0.7 km
  • + 5 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • White Hart0.7 km
  • The Boat Inn0.5 km
  • The Star Inn0.6 km
  • Cross Keys0.9 km
  • Littleton Arms0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Bridge House Hotel0.7 km
  • Old Deanery Farm Cafe0.9 km
  • Wing Fat Restaurant0.8 km
  • Flames0.6 km
  • Edgars Restaurant At Penric0.9 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 Bar0.8 km
  • Evergreen0.7 km
  • New Garden Chinese Takeaway0.6 km
  • Village Pizza0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Penkridge1.0 km
  • Cannock7.2 km
  • Hednesford7.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Leacroft Road0.1 km
  • Littleton Crescent0.2 km
  • Frederick Road0.3 km
  • Sapling Close0.4 km
  • Sapling Close0.4 km