ST9 0AL is a safe, established residential area on Oaklands Close, 0.4km from Wetley Rocks in Staffordshire Moorlands. Administratively it sits within Cheddleton ward and the Staffordshire Moorlands constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £167k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area.
Census 2021 statistics for ST9 0AL are sourced from Output Area E00151817 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKLANDS CLOSE, ST9 0AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKLANDS CLOSE, ST9 0AL.
272
46
£ 45,700 /yr
50%
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 ST9 0AL — age 46, 84% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £167k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST9 0AL. The average age is 45.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 167,000
1 sales · Mean £ 167,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-12)
ST9 0AL has low crime rates — 18 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
St John's CofE Primary School
Moorside High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Powys Arms0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
1 nearby- Lodge Farm Equestrian Centre0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Longton7.6 km
- Blythe Bridge7.8 km
- Stoke-On-Trent9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Chapel Close0.1 km
- Chapel Close0.1 km
- Plough Bank0.2 km
- Plough Bank0.2 km
- Mill Lane0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ST90AL · Data under Open Government Licence