Postcode ST17 9XB 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 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 nearest station is Stafford, about 1.1 miles away. There are 5 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 4,480 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% 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 30.1% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from ST17 9XB.
Highfields & Burton Manor near ST17 9XB 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 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Rowley Park Sports Stadium | Large | Walking directions to Rowley Park Sports Stadium |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £239,000 | £269 |
| Semi-Detached | 31 | £180,000 | £263 |
| Terraced | 12 | £160,000 | £191 |
| Flats | 2 | £81,750 | £161 |
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 | £161,500 |
| 2026 | £270,000 | £180,000 | £178,000 |
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 | £233 | £193 |
| 2026 | £282 | £264 | £192 |
There were 42 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST17 9XB.
In the ST17 9XB postcode area, located within Highfields & Burton Manor, there are 5 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST17 9XB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for ST17 9XB, 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 9XB 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 criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around ST17 9XB in Highfields & Burton Manor is £180,000 (about £239 per square foot) based on 53 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to ST17 9XB, including Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School (Good), Castlechurch Primary School (Good) and Rowley Park Primary Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
ST17 9XB scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,480 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 9XB 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).
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.