Postcode report
Is ST14 8DJ a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About ST14 8DJ: area rating, property, schools and local change
ST14 8DJ is a postcode in Town, East Staffordshire, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near ST14 8DJ, then scores the surrounding small area 73/100 - top 12% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around ST14 8DJ are health and local prosperity, while property market signals 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 ST14 8DJ is based on East Staffordshire 003 Census 2021. It covers 6,927 residents, 717 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 44, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 69% owner-occupied, 20% 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 10/10.
For property prices near ST14 8DJ, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the ST14 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £158k from 109 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near ST14 8DJ can compare 7 state schools within one mile, including 7 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.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near ST14 8DJ by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around ST14 8DJ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 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 ST14 8DJ
Is ST14 8DJ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 73/100 (top 12% 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 ST14 8DJ?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near ST14 8DJ?
7 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near ST14 8DJ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for ST14 8DJ?
LocaleIQ matched ST14 8DJ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in ST14 8DJ?
The latest median sold price is £158k based on 109 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around ST14 8DJ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.