ST19 5BX is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Leacroft Road, 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 5BX represents a mature suburban area dominated by older, retired homeowners. By day, the area transitions to a non-metropolitan suburban areas character: white, female workforce with low qualifications, working locally. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k, up 37.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ST19 5BX are sourced from Output Area E00151108 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEACROFT ROAD, ST19 5BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEACROFT ROAD, ST19 5BX.
272
52
£ 44,400 /yr
40%
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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates ST19 5BX — age 52, 89% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 37.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST19 5BX. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 213,500
4 sales · Mean £ 220,500
Detached
£ 222,500
2 sales · Mean £ 222,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST19 5BX has low crime rates — 35 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.
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
10 nearby- G & S Food Products0.9 km
- Mrs Chandra Sweet Stall0.9 km
- Trudie's Sweet Shop0.7 km
- Whitehouse Pharmacy0.7 km
- News Shops Express0.7 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- White Hart0.8 km
- The Boat Inn0.5 km
- The Star Inn0.6 km
- Cross Keys0.9 km
- Littleton Arms0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Bridge House Hotel0.8 km
- Old Deanery Farm Cafe0.9 km
- Wing Fat Restaurant0.8 km
- Flames0.6 km
- Edgars Restaurant At Penric0.9 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Midcounties Co-operative0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Olympic Fish Bar0.8 km
- Evergreen0.8 km
- New Garden Chinese Takeaway0.7 km
- Village Pizza0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penkridge1.1 km
- Cannock7.1 km
- Hednesford7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Leacroft Road0.1 km
- Littleton Crescent0.3 km
- Little Marsh Grove0.3 km
- Sapling Close0.3 km
- Greenways0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST195BX · Data under Open Government Licence