Postcode report
Is ST10 4FP a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About ST10 4FP: area rating, property, schools and local change
ST10 4FP is a postcode in Alton, Staffordshire Moorlands, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near ST10 4FP, then scores the surrounding small area 63/100 - top 32% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around ST10 4FP are local prosperity and health, while housing is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for ST10 4FP is based on East Staffordshire 001 Census 2021. It covers 7,742 residents, 62 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 78% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 9% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 6/10.
For property prices near ST10 4FP, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the ST10 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £265k from 77 rolling sales, down 3.6% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near ST10 4FP can compare 1 state schools within one mile, including 1 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near ST10 4FP by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around ST10 4FP is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about ST10 4FP
Is ST10 4FP a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 63/100 (top 32% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near ST10 4FP?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near ST10 4FP?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for ST10 4FP?
LocaleIQ matched ST10 4FP to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in ST10 4FP?
The latest median sold price is £265k based on 77 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around ST10 4FP?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.