Postcode ST17 9TU 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 low crime levels, with around 43.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 55% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Rowley Park Sports Stadium.
Highfields & Burton Manor has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,143 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Highfields & Burton Manor has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.8% 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 7 ft away from ST17 9TU.
Highfields & Burton Manor near ST17 9TU 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 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 |
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 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST17 9TU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jun 2026 | 24, Wordsworth Avenue, Stafford, ST17 9TU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £160,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 7, Wordsworth Avenue, Stafford, ST17 9TU | Terraced | Freehold | £105,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 12, Wordsworth Avenue, Stafford, ST17 9TU | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £178,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 2, Spenser Close, Stafford, ST17 9TT | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £180,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 45, Coleridge Drive, Stafford, ST17 9SX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £170,000 |
In the ST17 9TU postcode area, located within Highfields & Burton Manor, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Castlechurch Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 8 Nov 2023. | |
Castlechurch Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 8 Nov 2023
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| 0.2 mi | Secondary | King Edward VI High School | Academy sponsor led | Area360 rating. Inspected 4 Feb 2025. | |
King Edward VI High School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 4 Feb 2025
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 13 May 2026. | |
Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 13 May 2026
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2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ST17 9TU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons Daily | Westway, Stafford, ST17 9YF | Walking directions to Morrisons Daily |
| 0.1 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 9TU, 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 9TU records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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.
The median sale price around ST17 9TU 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 11 schools close to ST17 9TU, including Castlechurch Primary School (Good), King Edward VI High School (Requires improvement) and Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to ST17 9TU is Stafford, about 1,361 m away.
ST17 9TU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,143 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 9TU 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).