Lower Penkridge Road, Acton Trussell, Stafford, ST17 0RJ

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST17 0RJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.5% 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	51.3%	48.5%	-2.8%	51.0%	-2.5%
Male	48.7%	51.5%	2.8%	49.0%	2.5%

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 0RJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 66.5% 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	16%	17%	1.0%	37.9%	-20.9%
Married: Opposite sex	71%	66.5%	-4.5%	44.2%	22.3%
Separated	0.4%	2.4%	2.0%	2.2%	0.2%
Divorced	5.2%	4.9%	-0.3%	9.1%	-4.2%
Widowed	7.4%	9.2%	1.8%	6.1%	3.1%

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	43.3%	41%	-2.3%	48.4%	-7.4%
Good health	39.2%	38.4%	-0.8%	33.6%	4.8%
Fair health	12.5%	16.6%	4.1%	12.7%	3.9%
Bad health	2.7%	3.5%	0.8%	4.0%	-0.5%
Very bad health	2.3%	0.4%	-1.9%	1.2%	-0.8%

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	13.4%	15.4%	2.0%	18.2%	-2.8%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	12.1%	10.1%	-2.0%	9.6%	0.5%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	15.2%	14.9%	-0.3%	13.4%	1.5%
Apprenticeship	3.9%	12.5%	8.6%	5.3%	7.2%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.7%	11.5%	-0.2%	16.9%	-5.4%
Degree or Similar	40.7%	31.7%	-9.0%	33.8%	-2.1%
Other	3%	3.8%	0.8%	2.8%	1.0%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% 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)
Chinese	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	3.1%	-3.1%
Other Asian	0.8%	0.4%	-0.4%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black Caribbean	0%	1.3%	1.3%	1.0%	0.3%
Mixed White and Asian	0.8%	0%	-0.8%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.9%	-0.5%
White	97%	97%	0.0%	81.4%	15.6%
Other	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	1.6%	-1.2%

Country of Birth

In this area, 97.4% 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	96.6%	97.4%	0.8%	83.2%	14.2%
European Union	0.4%	0.9%	0.5%	6.1%	-5.2%
Africa	1.9%	0%	-1.9%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	1.1%	0.9%	-0.2%	5.6%	-4.7%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0%	0.4%	0.4%	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	95.8%	97.4%	1.6%	83.2%	14.2%
10+ Years	0%	2.2%	2.2%	9.8%	-7.6%
2-5 Years	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.2%	-1.8%
Less than 2 years	4.2%	0%	-4.2%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	89.2%	76.7%	12.5%
Ireland	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
South-East Asia	0.4%	0.2%	0.2%
No passport held	9.5%	13.5%	-4.0%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	22.9%	37.2%	-14.3%
Christian	72.3%	46.2%	26.1%
Buddhist	0.4%	0.5%	-0.1%
Other religion	0.4%	0.6%	-0.2%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Lower Penkridge Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Penkridge Road was 32.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 52.7% lower than the Penkridge North & Acton Trussell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Lower Penkridge Road has the 11th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in Penkridge North & Acton Trussell and the 130th lowest crime rate of 356 local areas in South Staffordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.6%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,400

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in ST17 0RJ, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 3/10 (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 - 2/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 3/10 (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 - 10/10 (very high )
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 - 5/10 (average )
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) - 2/10 (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 Lower Penkridge Road are based on 51 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Staffordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Lower Penkridge Road, Acton Trussell, Stafford, ST17 0RJ

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST17 0RJ

Average Price
£509,806

Semi-Detached
£363,665

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£528,662

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Lower Penkridge Road

Average Price
£497,299

Semi-Detached
£361,103

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£515,458

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Lower Penkridge Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
Heather Cottage Lower Penkridge Road, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£385,000	2025-03-20	£392,027
Deers Leap Lower Penkridge Road, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£380,000	2024-07-05	£396,847
Brades Lower Penkridge Road, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£325,000	2024-05-31	£352,971
Aston House Lower Penkridge Road, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£835,000	2024-05-10	£906,865
Pixies Way Lower Penkridge Road, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building	£635,000	2022-03-16	£698,237

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST17 0RJ

Employment

ST17 0RJ 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 0RJ area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 44% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	92
Full-Time Employee	52
Part-Time Employee	25
Self-Employed	22
Looking after home or family	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	6
Other	2
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1
Unemployed	1
Student (economically inactive)	0

Employment Industry

Human health and social work activities	19
Manufacturing	19
Professional, scientific and technical activities	17
Education	15
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	14
Transport and storage	11
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	9
Accommodation and food service activities	5
Construction	5
Information and communication	4
Administrative and support service activities	4
Other	3
Financial and insurance activities	3
Real estate activities	1
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
St Leonard's CofE First School School Lane , Dunston ST18 9AG	- not rated	924 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
All Saints CofE Primary School, Bednall School Lane , Bednall ST17 0SD	- not rated	2,175 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Barnfields Primary School Lansdowne Way , Wildwood ST17 4RD	3out of 4	3,166 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oakridge Primary School Silvester Way , ST17 0PR	4out of 4	3,347 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Burton Manor Primary School Uplands Road , ST17 9PS	3out of 4	3,557 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ	3out of 4	3,458 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Walton High School The Rise , Walton-on-the-Hill ST17 0LJ	3out of 4	3,805 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Wolgarston High School Cannock Road , Penkridge ST19 5RX	3out of 4	4,560 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ	3out of 4	5,056 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB	3out of 4	5,222 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Penkridge Middle School Marsh Lane , Penkridge ST19 5BW	3out of 4	3,763 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Heather Field School New Burton House , Burton Bank Lane ST17 9JW	- not rated	2,802 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
The Haven School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ	- not rated	3,397 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Stafford Grammar School Burton Manor , Burton Manor Road ST18 9AT	- not rated	3,615 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy 1a Bailey Street , ST17 4BG	- not rated	5,398 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

We haven't found any places rated by Food Standards Agency in ST17 0RJ area.

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Bednall And Teddesley Hay Community Centre (Acton Trussell) ACTON HILL ROAD	grass pitches	725 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	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	0.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	0.0%

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	54.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	53 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	15.1 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

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