Postcode report
ST18 9TE Area Guide - Schools, Crime & Living in South Staffordshire
About ST18 9TE: area rating, property, schools and local change
ST18 9TE is a postcode in Penkridge North & Acton Trussell, South Staffordshire, West Midlands, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near ST18 9TE, then scores the surrounding small area 73/100 - top 13% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around ST18 9TE 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 ST18 9TE 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 8/10.
For property prices near ST18 9TE, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the ST18 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £380k from 51 rolling sales, up 8.6% month-on-month. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near ST18 9TE 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 ST18 9TE is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 2 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 ST18 9TE
Is ST18 9TE a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 73/100 (top 13% 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 9TE?
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 demographics are available for ST18 9TE?
LocaleIQ matched ST18 9TE to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in ST18 9TE?
The latest median sold price is £380k based on 51 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around ST18 9TE?
LocaleIQ currently shows 2 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.