Postcode insights

ST17 4RZ

Sylvan Way

Weeping Cross & Wildwood

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Detailed insights for ST17 4RZ

Overview

Postcode ST17 4RZ is located in an urban city, within the Weeping Cross & Wildwood 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 19.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 80% 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 2.3 miles away. There are 5 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Wildwood Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
20
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

2/10

Weeping Cross & Brocton has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 29,830 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 9% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Weeping Cross & Brocton has a very low crime rate, with approximately 19.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.6%

Approximately 2.6% 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

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 33 ft away from ST17 4RZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Weeping Cross & Brocton near ST17 4RZ 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 2.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST17 4RZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWildwood ParkLargeWalking directions to Wildwood Park

Area Profile

Population
281
Population density
7,827.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
12.3(-68%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.73(-75%)
Other crime
1.37(-34%)
Other theft
1.37(-76%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.37(-81%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
261
92.88%
Other Asian
5
1.78%
White and Asian (mixed)
4
1.42%
Other
4
1.42%
Indian
2
0.71%
Total population: 281

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
61
28.5%
Level 3 (A level)
42
19.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
14.49%
No qualifications
27
12.62%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
12.15%
Total 16+ residents: 214

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
48
42.11%
Owns with a mortgage
44
38.6%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
12.28%
Shared ownership
3
2.63%
Other social rented
3
2.63%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Weeping Cross & Wildwood

Median price£272,500
Price per sq ft£291
Sales (last 12 months)78
Typical range (middle 50%)£231K – £325K

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £272,500 (about £291 per square foot) in Weeping Cross & Wildwood area, with individual transactions ranging from £130,000 up to £925,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Weeping Cross & Wildwood over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached26£368,750£327
Semi-Detached48£250,000£286
Terraced4£235,000£235

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Weeping Cross & Wildwood

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weeping Cross & Wildwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£245,000£118,500£165,500£191,500
2017£252,475£115,000£177,500£156,000
2018£260,000£120,000£176,250£215,000
2019£284,500£121,000£186,000£200,000
2020£305,250£122,000£200,000£175,000
2021£362,053£120,250£199,250£194,000
2022£432,500£109,000£230,000£214,000
2023£335,000£125,000£230,000£230,000
2024£370,000£150,000£226,000£215,000
2025£375,000£150,000£247,500£222,000
2026£340,000£250,000£248,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Weeping Cross & Wildwood.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weeping Cross & Wildwood.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£236£208£205£193
2017£234£218£214£185
2018£252£221£218£208
2019£253£216£216£197
2020£260£216£243£218
2021£274£217£246£220
2022£299£209£261£231
2023£302£228£270£302
2024£302£268£265£253
2025£334£263£280£258
2026£321£310£211
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Weeping Cross & Wildwood.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Weeping Cross & Wildwood in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST17 4RZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST17 4RZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 20255, Sylvan Way, Stafford, ST17 4RZSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
06 Mar 202631, Aldersleigh Drive, Stafford, ST17 4RYTerracedFreehold£261,000
29 Sept 202534, Aldersleigh Drive, Stafford, ST17 4RYSemi-DetachedFreehold£217,000
10 Nov 202514, Wycherwood Gardens, Stafford, ST17 4RJSemi-DetachedFreehold£265,000
28 Feb 202510, Wycherwood Gardens, Stafford, ST17 4RJSemi-DetachedFreehold£177,000

Schools

In the ST17 4RZ 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 4RZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryBarnfields Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimaryOakridge Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.6 miSecondaryWalton High SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST17 4RZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST17 4RZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miThe Co-operative FoodWildwood Drive, Stafford, ST17 4RAWalking 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 4RZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jenny Barron

Weeping Cross & Wildwood - Elected 4 May 2023

Stafford Borough Independents

Julie Patricia Read

Weeping Cross & Wildwood - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Leigh Ingham

Stafford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictStaffordE07000197
Parliamentary ConstituencyStaffordE14001513
ParishStafford, unparished areaE43000132
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Weeping Cross & BroctonE02006201
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stafford 014EE01029757
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST17 4RZ

Is ST17 4RZ (Weeping Cross & Brocton) safe?

The area around ST17 4RZ records about 20 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 4RZ?

The median sale price around ST17 4RZ in Weeping Cross & Brocton is £272,500 (about £291 per square foot) based on 78 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST17 4RZ?

There are 6 schools close to ST17 4RZ, including Barnfields Primary School (Good), Oakridge Primary School (Outstanding) and Walton High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST17 4RZ?

ST17 4RZ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 29,830 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST17 4RZ (Weeping Cross & Brocton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stafford covering ST17 4RZ is Leigh Ingham (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Jenny Barron (Stafford Borough Independents) and Julie Patricia Read (Labour 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.