ST19 5BW is a safe, established residential area on Marsh Lane, 0.3km from The Marsh in Penkridge. Administratively it sits within Penkridge North East and Acton Trussell ward and the Stafford constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, ST19 5BW is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. A balanced community with an average age of 42 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k.
Census 2021 statistics for ST19 5BW are sourced from Output Area E00151102 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MARSH LANE, ST19 5BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MARSH LANE, ST19 5BW.
293
42
£ 44,400 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST19 5BW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
ST19 5BW has a significant social housing presence — 46% 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 5BW. The average age is 41.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 350,000
3 sales · Mean £ 350,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST19 5BW has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Penkridge Middle School
Marshbrook First School
St Michael's CofE (A) First School
Princefield First School
Wolgarston High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- G & S Food Products0.9 km
- Mrs Chandra Sweet Stall0.9 km
- Trudie's Sweet Shop0.7 km
- Whitehouse Pharmacy0.7 km
- Penkridge Leisure Centre0.9 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- White Hart0.7 km
- Littleton Arms0.8 km
- The Boat Inn0.6 km
- The Star Inn0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Bridge House Hotel0.7 km
- Old Deanery Farm Cafe0.9 km
- Wing Fat Restaurant0.8 km
- Edgars Restaurant At Penric1.0 km
- Dicken's Of A Tea Shoppe0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Midcounties Co-operative0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Olympic Fish Bar0.8 km
- Village Pizza0.8 km
- Evergreen0.7 km
- New Garden Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penkridge1.1 km
- Hednesford7.3 km
- Cannock7.3 km
Bus Stops
- Littleton Crescent0.1 km
- Leacroft Road0.1 km
- Frederick Road0.2 km
- Frederick Road0.3 km
- Sapling Close0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: ST195BW · Data under Open Government Licence