Postcode ST17 4EL is located in an urban city, within the Penkside ward of Stafford in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Mosspit & Silkmore Lane area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 122.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Mosspit & Silkmore Lane is £40,000 per year. The nearest station is Stafford located about 1.4 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Rising Brook Community Green Space.
Mosspit & Silkmore Lane has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,043 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Mosspit & Silkmore Lane has a very high crime rate, with approximately 122.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 77.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Mosspit & Silkmore Lane is £40,000 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 221 ft away from ST17 4EL.
Mosspit & Silkmore Lane near ST17 4EL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stafford located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Rising Brook Community Green Space | Small | Walking directions to Rising Brook Community Green Space |
Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 in Penkside area, with individual transactions ranging from £65,000 up to £360,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 6 | £302,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £80,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £240,000 |
| Terraced | 15 | £159,250 |
10 year median price trend in Penkside
In the ST17 4EL postcode area, located within Mosspit & Silkmore Lane, there are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST17 4EL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Costcutter | Sidney Avenue, Stafford, ST17 4EL | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Merrivale Road, Stafford, ST17 9DZ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | The Co-operative Food | Silkmore Lane, Stafford, ST17 4JD | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Burton Square, Stafford, ST17 9LT | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.