Brookvale Drive is in Yarnfield, Stone and in Stafford district. ST15 0GL is located in the Swynnerton & Oulton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stone. This postcode has been in use since 2016-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Brookvale Drive, Yarnfield, Stone, ST15 0GL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST15 0GP, ST15 0GQ, ST15 0GS, ST15 0GN, ST15 0NL, ST15 0TN, ST15 0TH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST15 0GL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 49.6% | -0.3% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 50.1% | 50.4% | 0.3% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of ST15 0GL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22% | 28.6% | 6.6% | 37.9% | -9.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 65.6% | 63.8% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 19.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 5.8% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 0.9% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -5.2% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (93.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.6% | 62.4% | 8.8% | 48.4% | 14.0% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 31.5% | 1.3% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 4.8% | -6.4% | 12.7% | -7.9% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 0.8% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -3.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around ST15 0GL this area, 5.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 55.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 15% | 5.8% | -9.2% | 18.2% | -12.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 6.4% | -5.1% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 10.1% | -7.2% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.2% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 16.9% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.5% | 55.5% | 19.0% | 33.8% | 21.7% |
| Other | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.7% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 98.3% | 89.7% | -8.6% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 92.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 96.8% | 92.6% | -4.2% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -3.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.5% | 92.4% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 9.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 4% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.7% | 0.2% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.4% | 76.7% | 12.7% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 6.8% | 13.5% | -6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 38.8% | 37.2% | 1.6% |
| Christian | 51.1% | 46.2% | 4.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 4.2% | 6.5% | -2.3% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brookvale Drive was 39.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.5% lower than the Eccleshall average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brookvale Drive has the 13th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Eccleshall and the 193rd lowest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 47.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 67% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Brookvale Drive, Stone, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-09-26 | £312,221 |
| 15 Brookvale Drive, Stone, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2021-12-09 | £327,634 |
| 20 Brookvale Drive, Stone, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2021-11-24 | £385,719 |
| 18 Brookvale Drive, Stone, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £322,500 | 2020-12-18 | £391,451 |
| 3 Brookvale Drive, Stone, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2019-02-15 | £363,289 |
ST15 0GL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 192 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Education | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfields First School Yarnfield , ST15 0NJ | 4out of 4 | 321 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Hill First School Manor Rise , Walton ST15 0HY | 3out of 4 | 2,932 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pirehill First School Tilling Drive , Walton ST15 0AA | 3out of 4 | 3,433 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Dominic's Catholic Primary School Margaret Street , ST15 8YG | 3out of 4 | 3,659 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church CofE First School Northesk Street , ST15 8EP | 3out of 4 | 3,780 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alleyne's Academy Oulton Road , ST15 8DT | 3out of 4 | 4,606 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Priory Middle School Beacon Rise , Walton ST15 0AL | 2out of 4 | 3,513 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ Church Academy Old Road , ST15 8JD | 3out of 4 | 4,092 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Dominic's Priory School 37 Station Road , ST15 8ER | - not rated | 3,650 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yarnfield Park Training & Conference Centre | Yarnfield Park Training And Conference Centre | 363 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Dominoes F.C | Wellbeing Park, Yarnfield Lane | 459 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Yarnfield Park Sports Centre (Closed) YARNFIELD PARK YARNFIELD PARK | health and fitness suite, squash courts | 179 yd |
| Wellbeing Park Yarnfield Lane | grass pitches | 503 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 280.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 41.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.