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ST17

STAFFORD

Staffordshire, West Midlands, England

ST17 is the postcode district for STAFFORD, located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.

Avg price £282,481
1yr change ▲ 5.9%
Crime 51% below avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
Average House Price

£282,481

▲ 5.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

2% below national avg

Crime Rate

39.7/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

51% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

21 schools

Broadband Speed

351 Mbps

Property Prices in ST17

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in ST17 is £282,481, which is 6% above the Staffordshire average of £267,729.

Property values in ST17 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in ST17 have risen 5.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £397,900 520
Semi-detached £236,332 665
Terraced £187,199 355
Flat £140,348 116
All types £282,481 1688

5-Year Price History

£263K £274K £285K £297K £308K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in ST17

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 39.7 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, ST17 has a crime rate well 51% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
17.1 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
0.7 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
7.2 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
5.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in ST17

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

ST17 has 21 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Oakridge Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Burton Manor Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Flash Ley Primary School Primary Good mi
Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Stafford Manor High School Secondary Requires improvement mi

1

Outstanding

5

Good

3

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

141,556

Population

67

Median Age

31%

Owner-Occupied

73%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
31.0%
Private rent
13.0%
Social rent
14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in ST17 are 351.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

351.0 Mbps

Avg Download

63.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

86%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in ST17 is collected by Stafford. The Band D rate is £2,012/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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ST17 — STAFFORD

Area Summary

ST17 (STAFFORD) offers property prices near the national average (£282,481), low crime (51% below national average), 21 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (351 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in ST17?
The average house price in ST17 (STAFFORD) is £282,481, based on 1688 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 2% below the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 5.9% over the past year.
Is ST17 a safe area to live?
Crime in ST17 is significantly below the national average (39.7 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (17.1 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (7.2 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What are the schools like in ST17?
There are 21 schools in or near ST17. 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 5 Good. 3 schools require improvement.
What is the council tax in ST17?
Council tax in ST17 is collected by Stafford. The Band D rate is £2,012 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.
What broadband speeds are available in ST17?
The average broadband download speed in ST17 is 351 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 86%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What percentage of homes in ST17 are owner-occupied?
According to the ONS Census 2021, 31% of homes in ST17 are owner-occupied. 13% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 141,556.