Postcode ST17 9RX is located in an urban city, within the Highfields & Western Downs area of Stafford in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Highfields & Burton Manor area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% 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 median sale price in Highfields & Western Downs is £185,000 (around £236 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £158,500 and £222,500. The nearest station is Stafford, about 1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rowley Park Sports Stadium.
Highfields & Burton Manor has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,569 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Highfields & Burton Manor has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 69.6% 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.
The average income per household in Highfields & Burton Manor is £42,831 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from ST17 9RX.
Highfields & Burton Manor near ST17 9RX 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 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | Stafford | N/A | Walking directions to Stafford |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Rowley Park Sports Stadium | Large | Walking directions to Rowley Park Sports Stadium |
| 0.4 mi | Rising Brook Community Green Space | Small | Walking directions to Rising Brook Community Green Space |
Based on 59 recent sales, the median property price is £185,000 (about £236 per square foot) in Highfields & Western Downs area, with individual transactions ranging from £63,500 up to £440,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 9 | £255,000 | £282 |
| Semi-Detached | 36 | £184,000 | £251 |
| Terraced | 11 | £160,000 | £192 |
| Flats | 3 | £85,000 | £116 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £160,000 |
| 2026 | £255,000 | £185,000 | £155,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £228 | £189 |
| 2026 | £312 | £258 | £193 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST17 9RX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Jul 2026 | 9, Attlee Crescent, Stafford, ST17 9RU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £121,000 | |
| 04 Nov 2025 | 23, Attlee Crescent, Stafford, ST17 9RU | Terraced | Freehold | £122,500 | |
| 14 Aug 2025 | 2, Highlands, Stafford, ST17 9RE | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £342,000 | |
| 06 Aug 2026 | 40, Tennyson Road, Stafford, ST17 9ST | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £119,999 | |
| 11 Jun 2025 | 50, Tennyson Road, Stafford, ST17 9ST | Terraced | Freehold | £160,000 |
In the ST17 9RX postcode area, located within Highfields & Burton Manor, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Rowley Park Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 25 Apr 2017. | |
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Outstanding Area360 rating. Inspected 13 May 2026. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Burton Manor Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Nov 2014. |
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ST17 9RX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | The Co-operative Food | Burton Square, Stafford, ST17 9LT | Walking directions to The Co-operative Food |
| 0.4 mi | Morrisons Daily | Westway, Stafford, ST17 9YF | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | Westway, Stafford, ST17 9YF | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Stafford district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ST17 9RX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andy McNaughton
Highfields & Western Downs - Elected 4 May 2023
Dee McNaughton
Highfields & Western Downs - Elected 4 May 2023
Leigh Ingham
Stafford - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around ST17 9RX records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 public order.
The median sale price around ST17 9RX in Highfields & Western Downs is £185,000 (about £236 per square foot) based on 59 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to ST17 9RX, including Rowley Park Primary Academy (Good), Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding) and Burton Manor Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to ST17 9RX is Stafford, about 1,547 m away.
ST17 9RX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,569 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Stafford covering ST17 9RX 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).