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ST17 9YT

Oaklands Drive

Rowley

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Detailed insights for ST17 9YT

Overview

Postcode ST17 9YT is located in an urban city, within the Rowley 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 73.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% 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 Rowley is £252,700 (around £284 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £220,750 and £347,500. The nearest station is Stafford, about 0.4 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Rowley Park Sports Stadium.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

3/10

Rowley & Derrington has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 26,290 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the bottom 20% least deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Rowley & Derrington has a high crime rate, with approximately 73.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% 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 0 ft away from ST17 9YT.

Flood risk

No risk

Rowley & Derrington near ST17 9YT 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 0.4 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for ST17 9YT
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

Stafford

N/A

Walking directions to Stafford

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for ST17 9YT
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miRowley Park Sports StadiumLargeWalking directions to Rowley Park Sports Stadium
0.4 miVictoria ParkMediumWalking directions to Victoria Park

Area Profile

Population
513
Population density
1,663.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.77(+18%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.19(+69%)
Vehicle crime
5.87(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.28(-28%)
Public order
4.69(-23%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
410
79.77%
Indian
43
8.37%
Other White
23
4.47%
Chinese
8
1.56%
Other Asian
6
1.17%
Total population: 514

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
186
43.16%
No qualifications
77
17.87%
Level 3 (A level)
68
15.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
48
11.14%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
4.64%
Total 16+ residents: 431

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
82
49.1%
Owns outright
63
37.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
7.78%
Shared ownership
5
2.99%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.4%
Total households: 167

Property prices in Rowley

Median price: £252,700
Price per sq ft: £284
Sales (last 12 months): 91
Typical range (middle 50%): £221K – £348K

Based on 91 recent sales, the median property price is £252,700 (about £284 per square foot) in Rowley area, with individual transactions ranging from £94,000 up to £925,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Rowley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached33£402,500£284
Semi-Detached36£242,500£283
Flats3£227,500£220
Terraced19£220,000£287

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Rowley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rowley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£280,000£117,500£215,000£145,000
2017£340,000£130,000£190,000£190,000
2018£315,000£120,500£220,000£173,500
2019£325,000£269,999£219,995£199,995
2020£332,250£274,999£252,498£222,500
2021£300,950£189,499£224,450£172,475
2022£305,225£163,750£237,225£197,950
2023£344,975£156,000£253,225£209,250
2024£372,000£185,000£245,000£227,000
2025£400,000£170,000£252,700£209,000
2026£360,000£191,250£225,000£230,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Rowley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rowley.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£213£214£193£197
2017£232£196£184£207
2018£226£173£209£198
2019£239£312£235£213
2020£240£333£188£187
2021£248£323£250£248
2022£275£258£284£306
2023£288£258£304£338
2024£298£239£256£315
2025£294£294£284£290
2026£271£210£295£262
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Rowley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Rowley in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 28 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST17 9YT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near ST17 9YT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
19 Sept 20253, Oaklands Drive, Stafford, ST17 9YTDetachedFreehold£925,000
03 Nov 2025High Trees House, Hargreaves Lane, Stafford, ST17 9AEDetachedFreehold£715,000
04 Sept 202543, Newport Road, Stafford, ST16 1BHSemi-DetachedFreehold£350,000
27 Jan 20263, Inglewood, Stafford, ST17 9FNDetachedFreehold£670,000
17 Dec 202562, Deans Park Court, Kingsway, Stafford, ST16 1GDFlatsLeasehold£265,000

Schools

In the ST17 9YT postcode area, located within Rowley & Derrington, there are 8 primary and 2 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.

Nearby schools for ST17 9YT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.2 miSecondaryBlessed William Howard Catholic SchoolAcademy converter
0.3 miSecondaryKing Edward VI High SchoolAcademy sponsor led
0.5 miNot applicableBailey Street Alternative Provision AcademyAcademy alternative provision sponsor led

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of ST17 9YT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for ST17 9YT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miTesco ExtraNewport Road, Stafford, ST16 2HFWalking directions to Tesco Extra
0.4 miSparWestway, Stafford, ST17 9YFWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miMorrisons DailyWestway, Stafford, ST17 9YFWalking directions to Morrisons Daily
0.5 miOne StopAlexandra Road, Stafford, ST17 4AWWalking directions to One Stop

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Stafford district.

Band A£1,535
Band B£1,791
Band C£2,047
Band D£2,303
Band E£2,814
Band F£3,326
Band G£3,838
Band H£4,605

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 9YT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Doug Rouxel

Rowley - Elected 4 May 2023

Green Party

Member of parliament

Leigh Ingham

Stafford - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWest MidlandsUKG
DistrictStaffordE07000197
Parliamentary ConstituencyStaffordE14001513
WardRowleyE05010496
ParishStafford, unparished areaE43000132
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rowley & DerringtonE02006199
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Stafford 012BE01029736
Police ForceStaffordshire
Postcode Introduced1985-10-01

Frequently asked questions about ST17 9YT

Is ST17 9YT (Rowley & Derrington) safe?

The area around ST17 9YT records about 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near ST17 9YT?

The median sale price around ST17 9YT in Rowley is £252,700 (about £284 per square foot) based on 91 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near ST17 9YT?

There are 11 schools close to ST17 9YT, including Blessed William Howard Catholic School (Good), King Edward VI High School (Requires improvement) and Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to ST17 9YT?

The closest station to ST17 9YT is Stafford, about 570 m away.

How deprived is the area around ST17 9YT?

ST17 9YT scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 26,290 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Stafford covering ST17 9YT is Leigh Ingham (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Doug Rouxel (Green Party).