Is ST9 0AY a safe place to live?

Yes, ST9 0AY is considered very safe. It has a low crime rate of 12 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is well below the national average.

What is the population of ST9 0AY?

The population for the ST9 0AY area is approximately 144 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Staffordshire Moorlands, West Midlands

LEEK ROAD, ST9 0AY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEEK ROAD, ST9 0AY.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2025-09 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

144

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 45,700 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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8/10

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8/10

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1/10

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5/10

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2/10

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6/10

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1/10

homeHome Ownership

9/10

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4/10

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Area Character

ST9 0AY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ST9 0AY is a safe, established residential area on Leek Road, 0.6km from Wetley Rocks in Staffordshire Moorlands. Administratively it sits within Cheddleton ward and the Staffordshire Moorlands constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 84% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for ST9 0AY are sourced from Output Area E00151819 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST9 0AY. The average age is 47.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%

Asian / British Asian0.7%

Black / African / Caribbean0.0%

Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active

FT: 30%

Unemployed: 1%

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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-09)

ST9 0AY has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are public order and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Violence and sexual offences2

school Local Schools

St John's CofE Primary School

Good190 pupils1.0 km

Moorside High School

Good779 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby

Powys Arms1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

Blythe Bridge7.4 km
Longton7.6 km
Stoke-On-Trent9.2 km