Postcode insights

ST17 0GZ

Helston Close

Baswich

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Detailed insights for ST17 0GZ

Overview

Postcode ST17 0GZ is located in an urban city, within the Baswich ward of Stafford in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Weeping Cross & Brocton area. It has very low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 25.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 74% below the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Weeping Cross & Brocton is £64,406 per year. The nearest station is Stafford, about 2 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
26
Deprivation level
1/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
0.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

1/10

Weeping Cross & Brocton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 32,723 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 1% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

2/10

Weeping Cross & Brocton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.5%

Approximately 0.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 1.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

10/10

The average income per household in Weeping Cross & Brocton is £64,406 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near ST17 0GZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Weeping Cross & Brocton near ST17 0GZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

The nearest station is Stafford located about 2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
528
Population density
5,322.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
13.79(-64%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.28(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.83(-34%)
Shoplifting
4.14(-52%)
Public order
4.14(-32%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
449
85.04%
Pakistani
20
3.79%
Other White
19
3.6%
Indian
15
2.84%
Other
12
2.27%
Total population: 528

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
177
43.6%
Level 3 (A level)
78
19.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
60
14.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
8.13%
No qualifications
32
7.88%
Total 16+ residents: 406

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
98
46.89%
Owns outright
79
37.8%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
10.05%
Shared ownership
6
2.87%
Other forms of private rent
4
1.91%
Total households: 209

Property prices in Baswich

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£295
Sales (last 12 months)76
Typical range (middle 50%)£249K – £341K

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £295 per square foot) in Baswich area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £635,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Baswich over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached30£342,500£306
Semi-Detached42£265,000£291
Terraced3£265,000£261
Flats1£95,000£205

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Baswich

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Baswich.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£247,500£180,000£157,950
2017£250,000£185,000£164,000
2018£270,500£184,250£155,000
2019£267,500£200,000£178,000
2020£265,000£200,000£185,500
2021£290,250£232,000£167,000
2022£340,000£250,000£235,500
2023£341,000£257,500£230,000
2024£325,000£244,000£247,500
2025£362,250£259,000£190,000
2026£350,000£267,500£222,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Baswich.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Baswich.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£205£197£212
2017£221£207£184
2018£226£202£213
2019£238£215£220
2020£240£227£216
2021£262£244£219
2022£298£263£244
2023£296£278£272
2024£292£273£269
2025£299£297£288
2026£299£286£275
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Baswich.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST17 0GZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST17 0GZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 20267, Tavistock Avenue, Stafford, ST17 0HHSemi-DetachedFreehold£275,000
20 Mar 202634, Sidmouth Avenue, Stafford, ST17 0HFSemi-DetachedFreehold£252,000
04 Feb 202649, Sidmouth Avenue, Stafford, ST17 0HFSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
17 Dec 202534, Sidmouth Avenue, Stafford, ST17 0HFSemi-DetachedFreehold£277,500
05 Nov 202562, Sidmouth Avenue, Stafford, ST17 0HFSemi-DetachedFreehold£195,000

Schools

In the ST17 0GZ postcode area, located within Weeping Cross & Brocton, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST17 0GZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryLeasowes Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.4 miPrimarySt Anne's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miSecondaryWalton High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST17 0GZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST17 0GZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodLynton Avenue, Stafford, ST17 0EAWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miThe Co-operative Food12 Farmdown Road, Stafford, ST17 0APWalking directions to The Co-operative Food

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 ST17 0GZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ann Edgeller

Baswich - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Marnie Phillips

Baswich - Elected 4 May 2023

Conservative

Member of parliament

Leigh Ingham

Stafford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictStaffordE07000197
Parliamentary ConstituencyStaffordE14001513
WardBaswichE05010480
ParishStafford, unparished areaE43000132
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Weeping Cross & BroctonE02006201
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stafford 014AE01029684
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced2001-12-01

Frequently asked questions about ST17 0GZ

Is ST17 0GZ (Weeping Cross & Brocton) safe?

The area around ST17 0GZ records about 26 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near ST17 0GZ?

The median sale price around ST17 0GZ in Weeping Cross & Brocton is £280,000 (about £295 per square foot) based on 76 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST17 0GZ?

There are 6 schools close to ST17 0GZ, including Leasowes Primary School (Outstanding), St Anne's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Walton High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST17 0GZ?

ST17 0GZ scores 1 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 32,723 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST17 0GZ (Weeping Cross & Brocton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stafford covering ST17 0GZ is Leigh Ingham (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ann Edgeller (Conservative and Unionist Party) and Marnie Phillips (Conservative and Unionist Party).

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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.