ST21 6AE is a safe, established residential area on Gaol Butts, 0.0km from Gaolbutts in Eccleshall. Administratively it sits within Eccleshall ward and the Stone constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 65% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £381k, down 49.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ST21 6AE are sourced from Output Area E00151314 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GAOL BUTTS, ST21 6AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GAOL BUTTS, ST21 6AE.
277
48
£ 49,700 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST21 6AE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. ST21 6AE's 65% ownership and 48-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 49.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST21 6AE. The average age is 47.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 585,000
2 sales · Mean £ 585,000
Detached
£ 296,250
6 sales · Mean £ 316,583
Terraced
£ 163,500
1 sales · Mean £ 163,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST21 6AE has low crime rates — 17 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
Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Eccleshall Pharmacy0.3 km
- Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe0.4 km
- Perry's Field to Fork Ltd0.4 km
- Lodeys of Newcastle0.4 km
- Simply Scrumptious Cupcakes0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Old Smithy0.4 km
- Eagle Inn0.3 km
- Kings Arms0.4 km
- The Bell at Eccleshall0.4 km
- The Royal Oak0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Balti Palace0.4 km
- Jasmine Peking Restaurant0.4 km
- Star Cafe0.3 km
- Daru Chini0.4 km
- London House Restaurant0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Tandoori Kitchen0.3 km
- Eccleshall Fish & Chip Shop0.4 km
- Star Pizza0.4 km
- The Great Wall0.3 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Eagle House Eccleshall0.2 km
- Eccleshall Bed and Breakfast0.5 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Operative0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norton Bridge4.5 km
- Stone8.8 km
- Stafford10.6 km
Bus Stops
- Gaol Butts0.1 km
- Newport Road0.1 km
- Romford Meadow0.2 km
- Romford Meadow0.2 km
- Cross Butts0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST216AE · Data under Open Government Licence