Postcode insights

ST17 4BH

The Green

Forebridge

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Detailed insights for ST17 4BH

Overview

Postcode ST17 4BH is located in an urban city, within the Forebridge ward of Stafford in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Central Stafford area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 501 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 5.2× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Stafford is £44,366 per year. The nearest station is Stafford, about 0.3 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Victoria Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
501
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
22.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Central Stafford has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,465 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Central Stafford has a very high crime rate, with approximately 501 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

22.6%

Approximately 22.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Central Stafford is £44,366 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 117 ft away from ST17 4BH.

Flood risk

No risk

Central Stafford near ST17 4BH 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 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ST17 4BH
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

Stafford

N/A

Walking directions to Stafford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST17 4BH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miVictoria ParkMediumWalking directions to Victoria Park

Area Profile

Population
182
Population density
3,357.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
240.31(+521%)
Shoplifting
90.12(+936%)
Anti-social behaviour
83.33(+674%)
Public order
78.49(+1195%)
Criminal damage and arson
42.64(+485%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
165
90.66%
Indian
4
2.2%
Irish
4
2.2%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
1.65%
Other
2
1.1%
Total population: 182

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
56
31.46%
No qualifications
51
28.65%
Level 3 (A level)
20
11.24%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
18
10.11%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
8.99%
Total 16+ residents: 178

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
62
45.26%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
21.17%
Other social rented
27
19.71%
Owns with a mortgage
12
8.76%
Social rents from council
4
2.92%
Total households: 137

Property prices in Forebridge

Median price£240,000
Price per sq ft£239
Sales (last 12 months)119
Typical range (middle 50%)£180K – £297K

Based on 119 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 (about £239 per square foot) in Forebridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £82,000 up to £750,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Forebridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached21£325,000£320
Semi-Detached49£259,995£260
Terraced34£190,000£186
Flats15£115,750£204

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Forebridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forebridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£176,500£179,950£136,000£130,500
2017£490,000£150,000£159,500£129,000
2018£195,000£137,475£191,000£136,250
2019£305,000£132,250£197,510£142,500
2020£357,000£144,000£165,000£155,000
2021£289,950£117,500£238,495£165,000
2022£362,995£121,250£244,995£205,000
2023£339,995£168,500£264,995£180,000
2024£375,000£133,000£250,000£212,255
2025£324,700£144,500£259,995£195,000
2026£343,000£113,250£250,000£186,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Forebridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Forebridge.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£152£288£143£134
2017£220£219£168£149
2018£225£190£170£144
2019£212£216£182£147
2020£176£183£174£155
2021£276£192£224£171
2022£284£190£279£198
2023£283£246£274£180
2024£287£211£276£204
2025£320£207£276£188
2026£294£147£229£207
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Forebridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 41 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST17 4BH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST17 4BH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
05 Sept 20252, The Brooklands, Stafford, ST17 4ADTerracedFreehold£103,000
24 Oct 202518, Friars Road, Stafford, ST17 4AATerracedFreehold£210,000
24 Oct 20257, Middle Friars, Stafford, ST17 4AETerracedFreehold£185,000
31 Mar 20258, Middle Friars, Stafford, ST17 4AETerracedFreehold£150,000
24 Jul 202525, Chetwynd Court, Stafford, ST17 4FQFlatsLeasehold£152,000

Schools

In the ST17 4BH postcode area, located within Central Stafford, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST17 4BH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.0 miNot applicableBailey Street Alternative Provision AcademyAcademy alternative provision sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.2 miPrimarySt Paul's CofE (C) Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySt Austin's Catholic Primary School and NurseryAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST17 4BH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST17 4BH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miEuropean Mini MartBailey Street, Stafford, ST16 2HLWalking directions to European Mini Mart
0.2 miTesco ExtraNewport Road, Stafford, ST16 2HFWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.2 miOne StopAlexandra Road, Stafford, ST17 4AWWalking directions to One Stop
0.2 miGreengate NewsGreengate Street, Stafford, ST16 2HPWalking directions to Greengate News
0.3 miAsdaQueensway, Stafford, ST16 3TAWalking directions to Asda

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 4BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Julian Thorley

Forebridge - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

Leigh Ingham

Stafford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictStaffordE07000197
Parliamentary ConstituencyStaffordE14001513
WardForebridgeE05010485
ParishStafford, unparished areaE43000132
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Central StaffordE02006197
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stafford 010GE01034048
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST17 4BH

Is ST17 4BH (Central Stafford) safe?

The area around ST17 4BH records about 501 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near ST17 4BH?

The median sale price around ST17 4BH in Central Stafford is £240,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 119 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST17 4BH?

There are 10 schools close to ST17 4BH, including Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy (Requires improvement), St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School (Outstanding) and St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to ST17 4BH?

The closest station to ST17 4BH is Stafford, about 508 m away.

How deprived is the area around ST17 4BH?

ST17 4BH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,465 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST17 4BH (Central Stafford) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stafford covering ST17 4BH is Leigh Ingham (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Julian Thorley (Labour and Co-operative 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.