Postcode report
ST18 0FW Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in Stafford
About ST18 0FW: area rating, property, schools and local change
ST18 0FW is a postcode in Milwich, Stafford, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near ST18 0FW, then scores the surrounding small area 78/100 - top 6% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around ST18 0FW are local prosperity and health, 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 ST18 0FW is based on Stafford 008 Census 2021. It covers 8,747 residents, 118 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 52, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 82% owner-occupied, 10% privately rented, 8% 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 9/10.
For property prices near ST18 0FW, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the ST18 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £380k from 100 rolling sales, up 8.6% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near ST18 0FW can compare 3 state schools within one mile, including 3 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 ST18 0FW 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 ST18 0FW is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 1 street-disruption record 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 ST18 0FW
Is ST18 0FW a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 78/100 (top 6% 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 ST18 0FW?
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 ST18 0FW?
3 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for ST18 0FW?
LocaleIQ matched ST18 0FW to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in ST18 0FW?
The latest median sold price is £380k based on 100 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around ST18 0FW?
LocaleIQ currently shows 1 roadworks record in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.