ST21 6AY is a sought-after residential area on Oak Road, 0.2km from Gaolbutts in Eccleshall. Administratively it sits within Eccleshall ward and the Stone constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ST21, ST21 6AY offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% 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 15 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £227k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for ST21 6AY are sourced from Output Area E00151315 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAK ROAD, ST21 6AY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAK ROAD, ST21 6AY.
276
52
£ 49,700 /yr
47%
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
ST21 6AY is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £227k, 84% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST21 6AY. The average age is 52.2. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 221,500
1 sales · Mean £ 221,500
Semi-Detached
£ 216,500
3 sales · Mean £ 218,833
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST21 6AY has low crime rates — 15 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
7 nearby- Eccleshall Pharmacy0.3 km
- Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe0.5 km
- Perry's Field to Fork Ltd0.5 km
- Lodeys of Newcastle0.4 km
- Sprinklehausen's0.5 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Old Smithy0.5 km
- Eagle Inn0.4 km
- Kings Arms0.5 km
- The Bell at Eccleshall0.4 km
- The Royal Oak0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Balti Palace0.5 km
- Jasmine Peking Restaurant0.4 km
- Star Cafe0.3 km
- Daru Chini0.5 km
- London House Restaurant0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Tandoori Kitchen0.4 km
- Eccleshall Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km
- Star Pizza0.4 km
- The Great Wall0.4 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Eagle House Eccleshall0.3 km
- Eccleshall Bed and Breakfast0.6 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Operative0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norton Bridge4.6 km
- Stone8.9 km
- Stafford10.8 km
Bus Stops
- Gaol Butts0.3 km
- Kerry Lane0.3 km
- Newport Road0.3 km
- Romford Meadow0.4 km
- Romford Meadow0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ST216AY · Data under Open Government Licence