Postcode insights

ST12 9DS

Diamond Ridge

Barlaston

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Detailed insights for ST12 9DS

Overview

Postcode ST12 9DS is located in a rural village, within the Barlaston ward of Stafford in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Barlaston, Tittensor & Swynnerton area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 33.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barlaston, Tittensor & Swynnerton is £53,936 per year. The nearest station is Stone (Staffs), about 2.2 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
34
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
19.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Barlaston, Tittensor & Swynnerton has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,430 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

3/10

Barlaston, Tittensor & Swynnerton has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

19.7%

Approximately 19.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Barlaston, Tittensor & Swynnerton is £53,936 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 7 ft away from ST12 9DS.

Flood risk

No risk

Barlaston, Tittensor & Swynnerton near ST12 9DS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stone (Staffs) located about 2.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
251
Population density
283.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.79(-51%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.64(-48%)
Public order
3.13(-48%)
Other crime
2.5(+21%)
Other theft
2.5(-56%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
243
96.81%
Irish
4
1.59%
Other White
3
1.2%
Caribbean
1
0.4%
Total population: 251

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
73
30.67%
No qualifications
60
25.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
11.34%
Level 3 (A level)
26
10.92%
Apprenticeship
22
9.24%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
69
58.97%
Owns with a mortgage
18
15.38%
Other social rented
17
14.53%
Social rents from council
6
5.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.27%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Barlaston

Median price£252,500
Price per sq ft£264
Sales (last 12 months)26
Typical range (middle 50%)£186K – £448K

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £252,500 (about £264 per square foot) in Barlaston area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £880,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barlaston over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£506,250£328
Semi-Detached9£255,000£264
Terraced7£168,000£258
Flats2£155,000£160

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barlaston

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barlaston.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£382,500£188,500£125,000
2017£325,000£180,250£144,000
2018£390,000£177,500£170,000
2019£419,000£185,500£175,000
2020£430,000£204,000£224,250
2021£406,000£202,500£182,500
2022£415,000£277,500£195,000
2023£424,000£237,500£164,000
2024£525,000£255,000£202,000
2025£515,000£268,000£230,000
2026£420,000£250,000£168,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barlaston.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barlaston.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£210£173£222
2017£244£179£189
2018£222£187£163
2019£239£189£224
2020£244£201£245
2021£279£221£194
2022£313£252£190
2023£328£237£204
2024£329£229£220
2025£328£268£272
2026£294£264£190
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barlaston.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Barlaston in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST12 9DS.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST12 9DS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Nov 202511, Diamond Ridge, Stoke-On-Trent, ST12 9DSDetachedFreehold£450,000
02 May 202528, Diamond Ridge, Stoke-On-Trent, ST12 9DTDetachedFreehold£318,000
04 Apr 202538, Diamond Ridge, Stoke-On-Trent, ST12 9DTDetachedFreehold£555,000
07 Mar 202524, Diamond Ridge, Stoke-On-Trent, ST12 9DTDetachedFreehold£327,000
14 Feb 202514, Diamond Ridge, Stoke-On-Trent, ST12 9DTDetachedFreehold£525,000

Schools

In the ST12 9DS postcode area, located within Barlaston, Tittensor & Swynnerton, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST12 9DS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miPrimaryBarlaston CofE (VC) First SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST12 9DS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST12 9DS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miBarlaston StoresOrchard Place, Stafford, ST12 9DLWalking directions to Barlaston Stores
0.4 miOne StopStation Road, Stafford, ST12 9DHWalking directions to One Stop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Stafford district (2025-26).

Band A£1,474
Band B£1,720
Band C£1,965
Band D£2,211
Band E£2,702
Band F£3,193
Band G£3,685
Band H£4,422

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for ST12 9DS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Evan Gareth Rowland Jones

Barlaston - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Allison Gardner

Stoke-on-Trent South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictStaffordE07000197
Parliamentary ConstituencyStoke-on-Trent SouthE14001522
WardBarlastonE05010479
ParishBarlastonE04008984
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Barlaston, Tittensor & SwynnertonE02006189
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stafford 002BE01029682
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST12 9DS

Is ST12 9DS (Barlaston, Tittensor & Swynnerton) safe?

The area around ST12 9DS records about 34 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across West Midlands as a whole the rate is about 97 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near ST12 9DS?

The median sale price around ST12 9DS in Barlaston, Tittensor & Swynnerton is £252,500 (about £264 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST12 9DS?

There is 1 school close to ST12 9DS, including Barlaston CofE (VC) First School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST12 9DS?

ST12 9DS scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,430 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST12 9DS (Barlaston, Tittensor & Swynnerton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stoke-on-Trent South covering ST12 9DS is Allison Gardner (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Evan Gareth Rowland Jones (Conservative and Unionist Party).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.