Postcode report
ST17 0UB Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About ST17 0UB: area rating, property, schools and local change
ST17 0UB is a postcode in Baswich, Stafford, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near ST17 0UB, then scores the surrounding small area 64/100 - top 31% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around ST17 0UB are health and local prosperity, 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 ST17 0UB is based on Stafford 011 Census 2021. It covers 8,946 residents, 301 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 42, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 81% owner-occupied, 13% 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 8/10.
For property prices near ST17 0UB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the ST17 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £190k from 97 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 2 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 ST17 0UB 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 ST17 0UB 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 ST17 0UB
Is ST17 0UB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 64/100 (top 31% 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 ST17 0UB?
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.
Are there kids clubs or activities near ST17 0UB?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for ST17 0UB?
LocaleIQ matched ST17 0UB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in ST17 0UB?
The latest median sold price is £190k based on 97 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around ST17 0UB?
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.