Postcode report
Is ST14 8LB a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About ST14 8LB: area rating, property, schools and local change
ST14 8LB 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 8LB, then scores the surrounding small area 43/100 - bottom 27% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around ST14 8LB are local prosperity and jobs, 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 ST14 8LB is based on East Staffordshire 006 Census 2021. It covers 9,034 residents, 65 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 50, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 82% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 5% 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 5/10.
For property prices near ST14 8LB, 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 8LB can compare 1 state schools within one mile. 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 ST14 8LB 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 ST14 8LB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 3 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 8LB
Is ST14 8LB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 43/100 (bottom 27% 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 8LB?
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 ST14 8LB?
1 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for ST14 8LB?
LocaleIQ matched ST14 8LB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in ST14 8LB?
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 8LB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 3 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.