Postcode insights

ST15 8FU

Ambleside Close

St Michael's & Stonefield

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Detailed insights for ST15 8FU

Overview

Postcode ST15 8FU is located in an urban city, within the St Michael's & Stonefield ward of Stafford in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Stone Town area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Stone Town is £51,596 per year. The nearest station is Stone (Staffs), about 1.4 miles away. There are 1 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Aston Lodge Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
65
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Stone Town has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 14,285 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 43% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Stone Town has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.7%

Approximately 5.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 16.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Stone Town is £51,596 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST15 8FU.

Flood risk

No risk

Stone Town near ST15 8FU 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 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST15 8FU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miAston Lodge ParkSmallWalking directions to Aston Lodge Park

Area Profile

Population
281
Population density
1,087.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.8(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.78(-28%)
Other theft
5.19(-9%)
Public order
4.54(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.54(-38%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
274
97.51%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
4
1.42%
Other White
3
1.07%
Total population: 281

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
112
48.28%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
17.24%
Level 3 (A level)
38
16.38%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
6.9%
No qualifications
15
6.47%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
54
43.9%
Owns outright
39
31.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
18.7%
Other social rented
6
4.88%
Social rents from council
1
0.81%
Total households: 123

Property prices in St Michael's & Stonefield

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£280
Sales (last 12 months)131
Typical range (middle 50%)£176K – £385K

Based on 131 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £280 per square foot) in St Michael's & Stonefield area, with individual transactions ranging from £74,000 up to £695,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in St Michael's & Stonefield over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached47£420,000£299
Semi-Detached21£225,000£284
Terraced34£195,000£272
Flats29£140,000£232

10-year price trendmedian sale price in St Michael's & Stonefield

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Michael's & Stonefield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£297,000£116,250£195,000£142,278
2017£290,000£129,000£188,000£140,500
2018£274,500£125,000£192,000£153,500
2019£297,500£134,000£201,500£155,000
2020£314,000£130,000£195,000£163,750
2021£338,000£117,500£240,250£163,500
2022£370,750£148,750£262,500£192,500
2023£395,000£136,950£240,000£165,000
2024£420,000£160,000£220,000£181,000
2025£380,000£138,500£225,000£184,000
2026£445,000£157,000£218,000£196,625
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in St Michael's & Stonefield.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Michael's & Stonefield.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£222£198£204£169
2017£228£201£206£186
2018£228£222£212£186
2019£233£237£201£194
2020£239£229£222£202
2021£268£220£245£201
2022£290£227£259£245
2023£313£232£259£235
2024£286£255£273£270
2025£294£216£280£252
2026£295£236£294£283
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in St Michael's & Stonefield.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for St Michael's & Stonefield in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 25 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST15 8FU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST15 8FU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 20251, Ambleside Close, Stone, ST15 8FUDetachedFreehold£435,000
04 Jul 20258, Ambleside Close, Stone, ST15 8FUDetachedFreehold£435,000
27 Jun 20253, Aston Chase, Stone, ST15 8SDDetachedFreehold£268,000
13 Apr 20266, Bowers Court, Stone, ST15 8XJDetachedFreehold£445,000
29 Aug 202510, Stubbs Drive, Stone, ST15 8GBDetachedFreehold£400,000

Schools

In the ST15 8FU postcode area, located within Stone Town, there are 1 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST15 8FU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miPrimarySt Michael's CofE (C) First SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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 ST15 8FU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ian David Fordham

St Michael's & Stonefield - Elected 4 May 2023

Stafford Borough Independents

Philip Anthony Leason

St Michael's & Stonefield - Elected 4 May 2023

Stafford Borough Independents

Rob Kenney

St Michael's & Stonefield - Elected 4 May 2023

Stafford Borough Independents

Member of parliament

Gavin Williamson

Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Conservative

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictStaffordE07000197
Parliamentary ConstituencyStone, Great Wyrley and PenkridgeE14001523
ParishStoneE04009013
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Stone TownE02006190
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stafford 003AE01029740
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1993-08-01

Frequently asked questions about ST15 8FU

Is ST15 8FU (Stone Town) safe?

The area around ST15 8FU records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 ST15 8FU?

The median sale price around ST15 8FU in Stone Town is £250,000 (about £280 per square foot) based on 131 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST15 8FU?

There is 1 school close to ST15 8FU, including St Michael's CofE (C) First School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST15 8FU?

ST15 8FU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 14,285 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST15 8FU (Stone Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge covering ST15 8FU is Gavin Williamson (Conservative and Unionist Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ian David Fordham (Stafford Borough Independents), Philip Anthony Leason (Stafford Borough Independents) and Rob Kenney (Stafford Borough Independents).

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.