Postcode insights

ST17 9EH

Merrivale Road

Manor

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Detailed insights for ST17 9EH

Overview

Postcode ST17 9EH is located in an urban city, within the Manor ward of Stafford in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Highfields & Burton Manor area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 135.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.4× the West Midlands average of 97 per 1,000. The average income per household in Highfields & Burton Manor is £42,831 per year. The nearest station is Stafford, about 1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Rising Brook Community Green Space.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
136
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
45.2%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

9/10

Highfields & Burton Manor has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,151 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Highfields & Burton Manor has a very high crime rate, with approximately 135.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

45.2%

Approximately 45.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Highfields & Burton Manor is £42,831 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 318 ft away from ST17 9EH.

Flood risk

No risk

Highfields & Burton Manor near ST17 9EH 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST17 9EH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miRising Brook Community Green SpaceSmallWalking directions to Rising Brook Community Green Space

Area Profile

Population
300
Population density
4,092.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
82.61(+113%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.82(+93%)
Public order
12.09(+100%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.42(+57%)
Shoplifting
7.39(-15%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
272
91.28%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
7
2.35%
Pakistani
6
2.01%
African
6
2.01%
Other White
4
1.34%
Total population: 298

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
55
23.61%
Level 3 (A level)
43
18.45%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
18.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
41
17.6%
Level 4+ (Degree)
33
14.16%
Total 16+ residents: 233

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
41
33.06%
Owns outright
24
19.35%
Owns with a mortgage
24
19.35%
Social rents from council
15
12.1%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.29%
Total households: 124

Property prices in Manor

Median price£210,000
Price per sq ft£227
Sales (last 12 months)72
Typical range (middle 50%)£175K – £251K

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £210,000 (about £227 per square foot) in Manor area, with individual transactions ranging from £95,000 up to £510,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Manor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached12£331,500£275
Semi-Detached31£220,000£235
Terraced28£187,500£201
Flats1£142,000£139

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Manor

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Manor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£173,000£93,500£155,000£127,500
2017£240,000£78,500£155,000£133,500
2018£210,000£75,000£155,000£130,000
2019£232,500£121,250£161,225£145,000
2020£241,500£83,500£163,000£145,000
2021£250,000£91,975£178,750£149,000
2022£292,500£117,500£212,500£174,000
2023£335,000£126,250£192,500£170,000
2024£270,000£94,000£215,000£191,000
2025£329,000£109,500£208,750£178,000
2026£330,000£211,000£190,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Manor.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Manor.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£211£160£175£148
2017£185£180£168£146
2018£173£121£173£151
2019£217£146£174£161
2020£210£159£198£158
2021£249£127£207£160
2022£245£186£222£206
2023£239£181£215£195
2024£286£176£236£207
2025£287£129£216£196
2026£262£269£215
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Manor.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST17 9EH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST17 9EH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 202540, Brook Glen Road, Stafford, ST17 9DGTerracedFreehold£255,000
20 Feb 202614, Laurel Grove, Stafford, ST17 9EFTerracedFreehold£141,000
21 Nov 202523, Laurel Grove, Stafford, ST17 9EFTerracedFreehold£140,000
19 Feb 202520, Richmond Close, Stafford, ST17 9BYSemi-DetachedFreehold£207,500
29 Oct 20256, Kingsley Close, Stafford, ST17 9BTSemi-DetachedFreehold£345,000

Schools

In the ST17 9EH postcode area, located within Highfields & Burton Manor, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST17 9EH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryFlash Ley Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySilkmore Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryStafford Manor High SchoolFoundation school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST17 9EH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST17 9EH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodBurton Square, Stafford, ST17 9LTWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.3 miTesco ExpressMerrivale Road, Stafford, ST17 9DZWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.3 miThe Co-operative FoodSilkmore Lane, Stafford, ST17 4JDWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.4 miCostcutterSidney Avenue, Stafford, ST17 4ELWalking directions to Costcutter

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 9EH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Member of parliament

Leigh Ingham

Stafford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictStaffordE07000197
Parliamentary ConstituencyStaffordE14001513
WardManorE05010492
ParishStafford, unparished areaE43000132
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Highfields & Burton ManorE02006200
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stafford 013DE01029727
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST17 9EH

Is ST17 9EH (Highfields & Burton Manor) safe?

The area around ST17 9EH records about 136 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 criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near ST17 9EH?

The median sale price around ST17 9EH in Highfields & Burton Manor is £210,000 (about £227 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST17 9EH?

There are 14 schools close to ST17 9EH, including Flash Ley Primary School (Good), Silkmore Primary Academy (Outstanding) and Stafford Manor High School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST17 9EH?

ST17 9EH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,151 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST17 9EH (Highfields & Burton Manor) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stafford covering ST17 9EH is Leigh Ingham (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election.

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.