Postcode report
ST17 4QA Guide - Crime Rate, Schools & Area Review
About ST17 4QA: area rating, property, schools and local change
ST17 4QA is a postcode in Forebridge, Stafford, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near ST17 4QA, then scores the surrounding small area 80/100 - top 3% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around ST17 4QA are local prosperity and health, 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 ST17 4QA is based on Stafford 014 Census 2021. It covers 12,111 residents, 810 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 89% owner-occupied, 9% privately rented, 2% 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 ST17 4QA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the ST17 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £190k from 131 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near ST17 4QA can compare 7 state schools within one mile, including 6 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 adds 2 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds, including 2 records marked free and 2 with booking links where the source provides them.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near ST17 4QA 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 4QA is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 13 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 4QA
Is ST17 4QA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 80/100 (top 3% 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 4QA?
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 ST17 4QA?
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 ST17 4QA?
LocaleIQ currently matches 2 nearby child-friendly activities from open activity feeds. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range, price and booking links where available.
What demographics are available for ST17 4QA?
LocaleIQ matched ST17 4QA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in ST17 4QA?
The latest median sold price is £190k based on 131 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around ST17 4QA?
LocaleIQ currently shows 13 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.