Postcode insights

ST17 9QB

Lincoln Meadows

Highfields & Western Downs

Interactive map showing ST17 9QB and surrounding area

Detailed insights for ST17 9QB

Overview

Postcode ST17 9QB is located in an urban city, within the Highfields & Western Downs ward of Stafford in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Highfields & Burton Manor area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below 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 1.3 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Stafford Castle Grounds.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

8/10

Highfields & Burton Manor has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,091 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Highfields & Burton Manor has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.6%

Approximately 3.6% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 20 ft away from ST17 9QB.

Flood risk

No risk

Highfields & Burton Manor near ST17 9QB 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 1.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST17 9QB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miStafford Castle GroundsLargeWalking directions to Stafford Castle Grounds

Area Profile

Population
276
Population density
1,512 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.14(+32%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.11(+105%)
Shoplifting
15.89(+83%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.68(+33%)
Public order
7.6(+25%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
247
88.53%
Other White
13
4.66%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
2.51%
Other Black
6
2.15%
Caribbean
3
1.08%
Total population: 279

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 3 (A level)
70
29.79%
Level 4+ (Degree)
60
25.53%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
20.43%
No qualifications
22
9.36%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
8.51%
Total 16+ residents: 235

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
61
43.57%
Owns outright
36
25.71%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
21.43%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.29%
Other social rented
5
3.57%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Highfields & Western Downs

Median price£180,000
Price per sq ft£239
Sales (last 12 months)53
Typical range (middle 50%)£157K – £220K

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £180,000 (about £239 per square foot) in Highfields & Western Downs area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,500 up to £440,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Highfields & Western Downs over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£239,000£269
Semi-Detached31£180,000£263
Terraced12£160,000£191
Flats2£81,750£161

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Highfields & Western Downs

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highfields & Western Downs.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177,500£119,500£93,500
2017£160,000£127,500£110,500
2018£200,000£130,000£136,000
2019£200,000£135,000£120,000
2020£221,000£147,000£130,000
2021£265,000£155,000£145,000
2022£271,609£162,500£165,000
2023£245,000£172,000£150,000
2024£270,000£180,000£160,000
2025£259,000£181,250£161,500
2026£270,000£180,000£178,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Highfields & Western Downs.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highfields & Western Downs.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£215£172£121
2017£197£172£132
2018£225£166£161
2019£219£179£142
2020£232£195£154
2021£254£209£178
2022£276£217£202
2023£280£258£179
2024£264£264£189
2025£265£233£193
2026£282£264£192
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Highfields & Western Downs.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Highfields & Western Downs in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 27 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST17 9QB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST17 9QB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Aug 202515, Lincoln Meadows, Stafford, ST17 9QBSemi-DetachedFreehold£145,000
09 Jul 202511, Lincoln Meadows, Stafford, ST17 9QBSemi-DetachedFreehold£134,995
24 Apr 20266, Whimster Square, Stafford, ST17 9SHDetachedFreehold£235,000
27 Mar 20266, Whimster Square, Stafford, ST17 9SHDetachedFreehold£240,000
05 Jan 20262, Liberty Park, Stafford, ST17 9QFSemi-DetachedFreehold£185,000

Schools

In the ST17 9QB postcode area, located within Highfields & Burton Manor, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST17 9QB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miPrimaryCastlechurch Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.7 miSecondaryKing Edward VI High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

0.7 miPrimaryBlessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

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

Local councillors

Andy McNaughton

Highfields & Western Downs - Elected 4 May 2023

Labour and Co-operative Party

Dee McNaughton

Highfields & Western Downs - 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
ParishStafford, unparished areaE43000132
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Highfields & Burton ManorE02006200
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stafford 013AE01029715
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1984-02-01

Frequently asked questions about ST17 9QB

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

The area around ST17 9QB records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 9QB?

The median sale price around ST17 9QB in Highfields & Burton Manor is £180,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST17 9QB?

There are 4 schools close to ST17 9QB, including Castlechurch Primary School (Good), King Edward VI High School and Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around ST17 9QB?

ST17 9QB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,091 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Stafford covering ST17 9QB is Leigh Ingham (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Andy McNaughton (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Dee McNaughton (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.