ST20 0DS is a quiet, settled residential neighbourhood on Cowley Lane, 0.3km from Gnosall Heath in Gnosall. Administratively it sits within Gnosall & Woodseaves ward and the Stone constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 89% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £282k, down 11.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ST20 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00151367 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COWLEY LANE, ST20 0DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COWLEY LANE, ST20 0DS.
336
52
£ 49,000 /yr
41%
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 ST20 0DS — age 52, 89% ownership, 10% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £282k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 11.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST20 0DS. The average age is 52.5. 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
£ 199,750
10 sales · Mean £ 218,800
Detached
£ 287,500
5 sales · Mean £ 259,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST20 0DS has low crime rates — 19 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
Gnosall St Lawrence Coe Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
3 nearby- George and the Dragon0.7 km
- Gnosall Express0.5 km
- The Bakery0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Leys House0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Gnosall Sports & Social Club0.8 km
- The Horns Inn0.7 km
- Royal Oak0.3 km
- The Boat Inn0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Greens0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Zinga0.4 km
- Gnosall Fish Bar0.3 km
- Jia Jin Takeaway0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford9.5 km
- Norton Bridge10.6 km
- Penkridge11.2 km
Bus Stops
- Royal Oak PH0.1 km
- Royal Oak PH0.2 km
- Wharf Road0.2 km
- Wharf Road0.2 km
- Station Road0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: ST200DS · Data under Open Government Licence