ST21 6DS is a safe, established residential area on Badgers Croft, 0.3km from Redhill in Eccleshall. Administratively it sits within Eccleshall ward and the Stone constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ST21, ST21 6DS offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 75% 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 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £396k, down 13.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ST21 6DS are sourced from Output Area E00151313 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BADGERS CROFT, ST21 6DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BADGERS CROFT, ST21 6DS.
483
47
£ 49,700 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST21 6DS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
ST21 6DS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £396k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 13.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST21 6DS. The average age is 46.7. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 365,000
2 sales · Mean £ 365,000
Detached
£ 317,500
21 sales · Mean £ 335,297
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST21 6DS 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
Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy
Walton Hall Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Eccleshall Pharmacy0.6 km
- Mr Simms Olde Sweet Shoppe0.5 km
- Perry's Field to Fork Ltd0.5 km
- Lodeys of Newcastle0.6 km
- Simply Scrumptious Cupcakes0.4 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Old Smithy0.5 km
- Eagle Inn0.5 km
- Kings Arms0.5 km
- The Bell at Eccleshall0.6 km
- The Royal Oak0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Balti Palace0.5 km
- Jasmine Peking Restaurant0.6 km
- Star Cafe0.6 km
- Daru Chini0.5 km
- Fletchers Farmhouse Kitchen0.7 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Tandoori Kitchen0.5 km
- Eccleshall Fish & Chip Shop0.5 km
- Star Pizza0.6 km
- The Great Wall0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Eagle House Eccleshall0.9 km
- Eccleshall Bed and Breakfast0.4 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Co-Operative0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norton Bridge3.8 km
- Stone8.2 km
- Stafford10.1 km
Bus Stops
- Green Lane0.2 km
- Green Lane0.3 km
- Linacre Road0.4 km
- Cherry Tree Close0.5 km
- Cherry Tree Close0.5 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: ST216DS · Data under Open Government Licence