Selworthy Drive, Stafford, ST17 0PP

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST17 0PP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.1%	51.3%	-0.8%	51.0%	0.3%
Male	47.9%	48.7%	0.8%	49.0%	-0.3%

Partnership Status

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 0PP there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.7% 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	17.5%	17.9%	0.4%	37.9%	-20.0%
Married: Opposite sex	64.2%	67.7%	3.5%	44.2%	23.5%
Separated	1.3%	1.3%	0.0%	2.2%	-0.9%
Divorced	5%	2.6%	-2.4%	9.1%	-6.5%
Widowed	12.1%	10.5%	-1.6%	6.1%	4.4%

Health

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health	46.5%	41.2%	-5.3%	48.4%	-7.2%
Good health	35.5%	38.4%	2.9%	33.6%	4.8%
Fair health	12.4%	15.4%	3.0%	12.7%	2.7%
Bad health	5.7%	4.3%	-1.4%	4.0%	0.3%
Very bad health	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%

Education and Qualifications

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.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	20.4%	15.4%	-5.0%	18.2%	-2.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10.4%	5.3%	-5.1%	9.6%	-4.3%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	13.3%	15.4%	2.1%	13.4%	2.0%
Apprenticeship	3.3%	6.6%	3.3%	5.3%	1.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	12.5%	11.9%	-0.6%	16.9%	-5.0%
Degree or Similar	35.8%	41.9%	6.1%	33.8%	8.1%
Other	4.2%	3.5%	-0.7%	2.8%	0.7%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.4% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi	0%	1.8%	1.8%	1.1%	0.7%
Chinese	0%	2.8%	2.8%	0.7%	2.1%
Indian	1.1%	2.8%	1.7%	3.1%	-0.3%
Pakistani	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	2.7%	-2.7%
Other Asian	1.4%	0.7%	-0.7%	1.6%	-0.9%
Mixed White and Asian	1.4%	1.4%	0.0%	0.8%	0.6%
White	94%	90.4%	-3.6%	81.4%	9.0%
Arab	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	0.6%	-0.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 90.7% 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	94.7%	90.7%	-4.0%	83.2%	7.5%
European Union	0.4%	2.9%	2.5%	6.1%	-3.2%
Africa	2.1%	0%	-2.1%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	2.1%	5.7%	3.6%	5.6%	0.1%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0.4%	-0.3%	1.3%	-0.9%
Oceania	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	94%	91%	-3.0%	83.2%	7.8%
10+ Years	0%	4.7%	4.7%	9.8%	-5.1%
5-10 Years	0.7%	4.3%	3.6%	2.9%	1.4%
2-5 Years	1.8%	0%	-1.8%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.5%	0%	-3.5%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	82.4%	76.7%	5.7%
Portugal	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Eastern Asia	1.8%	0.3%	1.5%
Central and South America	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
Oceania	1.1%	0.1%	1.0%
No passport held	13.7%	13.5%	0.2%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	19.4%	37.2%	-17.8%
Christian	71%	46.2%	24.8%
Hindu	1.4%	1.7%	-0.3%
Muslim	1.8%	6.5%	-4.7%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	6.1%	6.0%	0.1%

Safety

Is Selworthy Drive Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Selworthy Drive was 46.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.5% higher than the Baswich average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Selworthy Drive has the 20th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Baswich and the 213th lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Stafford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 62.5%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£55,700

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in ST17 0PP, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 1/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Selworthy Drive are based on 42 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Stafford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Selworthy Drive, Stafford, ST17 0PP

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST17 0PP

Average Price
£292,221

Semi-Detached
£288,224

Terraced
£288,714

Detached
£323,705

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Selworthy Drive

Average Price
£291,313

Semi-Detached
£287,342

Terraced
£306,305

Detached
£302,124

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Selworthy DriveStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
72 Selworthy Drive, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£330,000	2025-12-19	£330,901
72 Selworthy Drive, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£305,000	2023-03-17	£336,784
74 Selworthy Drive, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£268,000	2020-01-20	£365,063
54 Selworthy Drive, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£215,000	2018-02-12	£306,305
70 Selworthy Drive, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£174,000	2014-10-03	£279,109

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST17 0PP

Employment

ST17 0PP 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in ST17 0PP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 43% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	100
Full-Time Employee	64
Part-Time Employee	23
Self-Employed	11
Looking after home or family	10
Other	6
Student (economically inactive)	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	22
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	20
Education	19
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	17
Manufacturing	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Construction	5
Other	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Accommodation and food service activities	4
Financial and insurance activities	4
Real estate activities	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Transport and storage	2
Information and communication	1

Schools

Nursery

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stafford Childrens Centre Faraday Road , ST16 3NQ	- not rated	4,648 yd	Local authority nursery school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Oakridge Primary School Silvester Way , ST17 0PR	- not rated	206 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School Cedar Way , Walton-on-the-Hill ST17 0LU	4out of 4	600 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Barnfields Primary School Lansdowne Way , Wildwood ST17 4RD	- not rated	771 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Barnfields Primary School Lansdowne Way , Wildwood ST17 4RD	3out of 4	771 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School Lynton Avenue , Weeping Cross ST17 0EA	- not rated	884 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	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	257 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Walton High School The Rise , Walton-on-the-Hill ST17 0LJ	3out of 4	257 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ	2out of 4	3,243 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Weston Road High School Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG	- not rated	3,604 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Weston Road Academy Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG	3out of 4	3,604 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Flash Ley Middle School Hawksmoor Road , ST17 9DR	- not rated	3,141 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Highfield Grove Middle School Highfield Grove , ST17 9RF	- not rated	3,908 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Chetwynd Middle School 10 Newport Road , ST16 2HE	- not rated	3,940 yd	Community school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Riverway CofE Middle School Riverway , ST16 3TJ	- not rated	4,161 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stafford College Earl Street , ST16 2QR	- not rated	4,427 yd	Further education	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stafford Educational Assessment Centre Hawksmoor Road , ST17 9DR	- not rated	3,298 yd	Pupil referral unit	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Heather Field School New Burton House , Burton Bank Lane ST17 9JW	- not rated	3,320 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy 1A Bailey Street , ST17 4BG	2out of 4	3,853 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Stafford Grammar School Burton Manor , ST18 9AT	- not rated	4,060 yd	Other independent school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
The Ashwood Education Trust Westgate House , Bellasis Street ST16 3YJ	- not rated	4,320 yd	Miscellaneous	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Bod Stafford	57-59 Bodmin Avenue		1,003 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Wildwood	Wildwood Drive	709 yd
Walton Tennis Club	Walton Lawn Tennis Club, Green Gore Lane	966 yd
Stafford Boat Club	Hazelstrine Arm, Maplewood	1,068 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Neway Chinese Takeaway	Unit 1 Co-op Store	979 yd
Domino's Pizza	Unit 1b, Lynton Avenue	979 yd
Weeping Cross Fish Bar	39 Bodmin Avenue	1,045 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative	The Co Operative Food Market, Wildwood Drive		709 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Oakridge School SILVESTER WAY	grass pitches	208 yd
Walton High School THE RISE	grass pitches, swimming pool	246 yd
Old Croft Road Recreation Ground (Berkswich Fc) OLD CROFT ROAD	grass pitches	346 yd
St Annes Catholic Primary School LYNTON AVENUE	grass pitches	882 yd
Leasowes Primary School PORLOCK AVENUE	grass pitches	1,010 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	100 Mbit/s
Average download speed	186.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	600 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	600 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.6 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	40 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.