Postcode report
ST10 4QR Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About ST10 4QR: area rating, property, schools and local change
ST10 4QR 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 4QR, then scores the surrounding small area 42/100 - bottom 26% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around ST10 4QR are property market signals and jobs, while health 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 4QR is based on Staffordshire Moorlands 010 Census 2021. It covers 6,523 residents, 117 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 49, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 76% owner-occupied, 13% privately rented, 11% 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 3/10.
For property prices near ST10 4QR, 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 4QR can compare 2 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 4QR 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 4QR is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 12 street-disruption records 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 4QR
Is ST10 4QR a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 42/100 (bottom 26% 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 4QR?
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 4QR?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for ST10 4QR?
LocaleIQ matched ST10 4QR to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in ST10 4QR?
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 4QR?
LocaleIQ currently shows 12 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.