Postcode ST17 9YD is located in an urban city, within the Highfields & Western Downs area 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 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 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Rowley Park Sports Stadium.
Rowley & Derrington has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 20,270 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 38% least deprived areas in England.
Rowley & Derrington has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Rowley & Derrington is £60,394 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from ST17 9YD.
Rowley & Derrington near ST17 9YD 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 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST17 9YD.
| 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 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 45, Coleridge Drive, Stafford, ST17 9SX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £170,000 | |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 22, Coleridge Drive, Stafford, ST17 9SX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £153,000 |
In the ST17 9YD postcode area, located within Rowley & Derrington, there are 8 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 | 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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| 0.1 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 | 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 9YD
| 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 9YD, 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 9YD 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.
The median sale price around ST17 9YD 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 13 schools close to ST17 9YD, including King Edward VI High School (Requires improvement), Castlechurch Primary School (Good) 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 9YD is Stafford, about 1,263 m away.
ST17 9YD scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 20,270 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 9YD 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).