Postcode report
Is ST19 5DY a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About ST19 5DY: area rating, property, schools and local change
ST19 5DY 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 ST19 5DY, then scores the surrounding small area 48/100 - bottom 37% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around ST19 5DY are property market signals and jobs, while schools and education 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 ST19 5DY is based on South Staffordshire 001 Census 2021. It covers 10,928 residents, 149 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 48, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 74% owner-occupied, 12% privately rented, 12% 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 6/10.
For property prices near ST19 5DY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the ST19 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £400k from 80 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near ST19 5DY can compare 5 state schools within one mile, including 5 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 ST19 5DY 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 ST19 5DY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 6 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 ST19 5DY
Is ST19 5DY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 48/100 (bottom 37% 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 ST19 5DY?
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 ST19 5DY?
5 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for ST19 5DY?
LocaleIQ matched ST19 5DY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in ST19 5DY?
The latest median sold price is £400k based on 80 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around ST19 5DY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 6 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.