ST19 5DS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Westwood Drive, 0.3km from Marsh, The in Penkridge. Administratively it sits within Penkridge South East ward and the Stafford constituency.
For serious buyers, ST19 5DS is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Average age 59 — this is a predominantly retired and pre-retirement community, with very low mobility and high owner-occupation. 89% 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £379k.
Census 2021 statistics for ST19 5DS are sourced from Output Area E00151121 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WESTWOOD DRIVE, ST19 5DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTWOOD DRIVE, ST19 5DS.
208
59
£ 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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Mature homeowners dominate this postcode. With 89% owner-occupation and an average age of 59, ST19 5DS is established retirement territory. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £379k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST19 5DS. The average age is 58.8. 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
Detached
£ 379,950
1 sales · Mean £ 379,950
Semi-Detached
£ 248,500
1 sales · Mean £ 248,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST19 5DS has low crime rates — 26 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
Princefield First School
St Michael's CofE (A) First School
Marshbrook First School
Wolgarston High School
Penkridge Middle School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- G & S Food Products0.8 km
- Mrs Chandra Sweet Stall0.8 km
- Trudie's Sweet Shop0.6 km
- Whitehouse Pharmacy0.5 km
- Penkridge Leisure Centre0.7 km
- + 5 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- White Hart0.7 km
- Cross Keys0.5 km
- The Boat Inn0.3 km
- The Star Inn0.4 km
- Littleton Arms0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Bridge House Hotel0.7 km
- Old Deanery Farm Cafe0.8 km
- Wing Fat Restaurant0.6 km
- Edgars Restaurant At Penric0.6 km
- Flames0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Midcounties Co-operative0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Olympic Fish Bar0.6 km
- Evergreen0.7 km
- New Garden Chinese Takeaway0.5 km
- Village Pizza0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Penkridge0.8 km
- Cannock7.0 km
- Hednesford7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Little Marsh Grove0.1 km
- Sapling Close0.1 km
- Sapling Close0.2 km
- Greenways0.2 km
- Haling Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST195DS · Data under Open Government Licence