Babbacombe Avenue is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST17 0JD is located in the Baswich electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stafford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Babbacombe Avenue, Stafford, ST17 0JD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST17 0JE, ST17 0JA, ST17 0HZ, ST17 0JF, ST17 0HU, ST17 0HT, ST17 0JB, ST17 0JG, ST17 0EN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST17 0JD is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.6% | 0.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.4% | -0.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 ST17 0JD there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% 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 | 17.3% | 22.6% | 5.3% | 37.9% | -15.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 66.6% | 56.7% | -9.9% | 44.2% | 12.5% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 10% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 7.2% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
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 (87.7%) 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 | 54.2% | 55.9% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 7.5% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 31.8% | -1.1% | 33.6% | -1.8% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 9.8% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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.
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 44%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 14.7% | 13.6% | -1.1% | 18.2% | -4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 6.5% | -3.2% | 9.6% | -3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 14.9% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 4% | -1.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 14.9% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.2% | 44% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 10.2% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 4.8% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% | -1.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 92.1% | 89.7% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 8.3% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 90.2% 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 | 93.9% | 90.2% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 7.0% |
| European Union | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 5% | 1.3% | 5.6% | -0.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 92.5% | 89.5% | -3.0% | 83.2% | 6.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 9.5% | 9.3% | 9.8% | -0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 1% | -0.3% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.5% | 76.7% | 11.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.8% | 13.5% | -3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.6% | 37.2% | -3.6% |
| Christian | 55.6% | 46.2% | 9.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4% | 6.0% | -2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Babbacombe Avenue was 19.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.2% lower than the Baswich average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Babbacombe Avenue has the 15th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Baswich and the 75th lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.2%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Babbacombe Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2025-10-06 | £247,017 |
| 5 Babbacombe Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-03-14 | £249,509 |
| 4 Babbacombe Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2023-10-27 | £264,437 |
| 12 Babbacombe Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2023-06-30 | £438,210 |
| 9 Babbacombe Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £251,000 | 2022-05-19 | £285,746 |
ST17 0JD area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 | 134 |
| Retired | 95 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Education | 24 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 24 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Childrens Centre Faraday Road , ST16 3NQ | - not rated | 3,878 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leasowes Primary School Porlock Avenue , Weeping Cross ST17 0HT | - not rated | 134 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowes Primary School Porlock Avenue , Weeping Cross ST17 0HT | 4out of 4 | 134 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowes Infants' School Porlock Avenue , Weeping Cross ST17 0HT | - not rated | 190 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowes Junior School Porlock Avenue , Weeping Cross ST17 0HT | - not rated | 271 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Lynton Avenue , Weeping Cross ST17 0EA | - not rated | 562 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton High School The Rise , Walton-on-the-Hill ST17 0LJ | - not rated | 869 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton High School The Rise , Walton-on-the-Hill ST17 0LJ | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Weston Road High School Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG | - not rated | 2,559 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Weston Road Academy Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG | 3out of 4 | 2,559 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | 2out of 4 | 3,346 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flash Ley Middle School Hawksmoor Road , ST17 9DR | - not rated | 3,122 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetwynd Middle School 10 Newport Road , ST16 2HE | - not rated | 3,422 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverway CofE Middle School Riverway , ST16 3TJ | - not rated | 3,551 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Grove Middle School Highfield Grove , ST17 9RF | - not rated | 3,821 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmcroft Middle School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW | - not rated | 5,371 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford College Earl Street , ST16 2QR | - not rated | 3,860 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Educational Assessment Centre Hawksmoor Road , ST17 9DR | - not rated | 3,273 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy 1A Bailey Street , ST17 4BG | 2out of 4 | 3,346 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heather Field School New Burton House , Burton Bank Lane ST17 9JW | - not rated | 3,640 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Education Trust Westgate House , Bellasis Street ST16 3YJ | - not rated | 3,861 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashwood Education Bellasis Street , ST16 3YS | - not rated | 3,861 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bod Stafford | 57-59 Bodmin Avenue | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Tennis Club | Walton Lawn Tennis Club, Green Gore Lane | 1,021 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weeping Cross Fish Bar | 39 Bodmin Avenue | 485 yd | |
| Neway Chinese Takeaway | Unit 1 Co-op Store | 564 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1b, Lynton Avenue | 564 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 12 Farmdown Road | 1,000 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Leasowes Primary School PORLOCK AVENUE | grass pitches | 199 yd |
| St Annes Catholic Primary School LYNTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 564 yd |
| Walton High School THE RISE | grass pitches, swimming pool | 879 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 108.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.