Postcode insights

ST17 9YA

Hillcrest

Highfields & Western Downs

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Detailed insights for ST17 9YA

Overview

Postcode ST17 9YA is located in an urban city, within the Highfields & Western Downs ward of Stafford in the West Midlands region, and forms part of the Rowley & Derrington area. It has low deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.7 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 Rowley & Derrington is £60,394 per year. The nearest station is Stafford, about 0.8 miles away. There are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Rowley Park Sports Stadium.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
82
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
62.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

4/10

Rowley & Derrington has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 18,438 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 44% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Rowley & Derrington has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

62.8%

Approximately 62.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.9% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Rowley & Derrington is £60,394 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 2 ft away from ST17 9YA.

Flood risk

No risk

Rowley & Derrington near ST17 9YA 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ST17 9YA
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

Stafford

N/A

Walking directions to Stafford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST17 9YA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miRowley Park Sports StadiumLargeWalking directions to Rowley Park Sports Stadium

Area Profile

Population
275
Population density
2,991.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.41(+71%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.93(+50%)
Public order
9.21(+52%)
Drugs
4.6(+72%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
240
87.27%
Other White
19
6.91%
Chinese
3
1.09%
Other Asian
2
0.73%
Caribbean
2
0.73%
Total population: 275

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
65
28.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
18.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
17.33%
Level 4+ (Degree)
29
12.89%
Level 3 (A level)
25
11.11%
Total 16+ residents: 225

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
66
45.52%
Social rents from council
25
17.24%
Owns outright
22
15.17%
Owns with a mortgage
16
11.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
6.21%
Total households: 145

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 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST17 9YA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST17 9YA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
30 May 20252, Hillcrest, Stafford, ST17 9YADetachedFreehold£330,000
26 Mar 20253, Hillcrest, Stafford, ST17 9YADetachedFreehold£350,000
23 Sept 2025109, West Way, Stafford, ST17 9UYTerracedFreehold£135,000
26 Feb 2025113, West Way, Stafford, ST17 9UYTerracedFreehold£170,000
20 Mar 202678, West Way, Stafford, ST17 9XZSemi-DetachedFreehold£175,000

Schools

In the ST17 9YA postcode area, located within Rowley & Derrington, there are 7 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for ST17 9YA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryBlessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryCastlechurch Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miSecondaryKing Edward VI High SchoolAcademy sponsor led

N/A

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of ST17 9YA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST17 9YA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons DailyWestway, Stafford, ST17 9YFWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.2 miSparWestway, Stafford, ST17 9YFWalking directions to Spar

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 9YA, 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)Rowley & DerringtonE02006199
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stafford 012CE01029737
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about ST17 9YA

Is ST17 9YA (Rowley & Derrington) safe?

The area around ST17 9YA 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 9YA?

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

What schools are near ST17 9YA?

There are 12 schools close to ST17 9YA, including Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School (Good), Castlechurch Primary School (Good) and King Edward VI High School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to ST17 9YA?

The closest station to ST17 9YA is Stafford, about 1,294 m away.

How deprived is the area around ST17 9YA?

ST17 9YA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 18,438 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents ST17 9YA (Rowley & Derrington) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stafford covering ST17 9YA 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.