Common Lane is in Bednall, Stafford and in Stafford district. ST17 0SF is located in the Penkridge North & Acton Trussell electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stafford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Common Lane, Bednall, Stafford, ST17 0SF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST17 0UQ, ST17 0SP, ST17 0YS, ST17 0SE, ST17 0SA, ST17 0SD, ST17 0SB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST17 0SF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% 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 | 47.4% | 48.6% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 52.6% | 51.4% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 22.3% | 28.1% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.4% | 49.4% | -12.0% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8% | 11.9% | 3.9% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 6.3% | 0.8% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
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 (87.3%) 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 | 46.3% | 46.9% | 0.6% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 40.4% | 0.1% | 33.6% | 6.8% |
| Fair health | 10.6% | 9.2% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -3.5% |
| Bad health | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 20.1% | 14.1% | -6.0% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 6.4% | -4.6% | 9.6% | -3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19% | 15.8% | -3.2% | 13.4% | 2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 6.7% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 19% | 8.0% | 16.9% | 2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.3% | 34.8% | 2.5% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 97% | 94.4% | -2.6% | 81.4% | 13.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 96.3% 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 | 96.5% | 96.3% | -0.2% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 5.6% | -4.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 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 | 95.9% | 96.3% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 9.8% | -7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.8% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 89.1% | 76.7% | 12.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.8% | 37.2% | -3.4% |
| Christian | 60.5% | 46.2% | 14.3% |
| Muslim | 1% | 6.5% | -5.5% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Common Lane was 62.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.2% lower than the Penkridge North & Acton Trussell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Common Lane has the 17th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Penkridge North & Acton Trussell and the 118th highest crime rate of 356 local areas in South Staffordshire .
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 fallen by about -43.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Parsonage Common Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2022-10-07 | £743,230 |
| Bryher Cottage Common Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-07-19 | £362,130 |
| Spade Green Common Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2015-01-30 | £387,805 |
| The Orchard Common Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2013-09-20 | £289,711 |
| Spring Cottage Common Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2013-07-01 | £787,046 |
ST17 0SF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
ST17 0SF 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.
| Retired | 118 |
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Self-Employed | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Construction | 32 |
| Education | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints CofE Primary School, Bednall School Lane , Bednall ST17 0SD | - not rated | 174 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge Primary School Silvester Way , ST17 0PR | 4out of 4 | 3,132 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's CofE First School School Lane , Dunston ST18 9AG | - not rated | 3,259 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School Cedar Way , Walton-on-the-Hill ST17 0LU | 4out of 4 | 3,259 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnfields Primary School Lansdowne Way , Wildwood ST17 4RD | 3out of 4 | 3,450 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,479 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wolgarston High School Cannock Road , Penkridge ST19 5RX | 3out of 4 | 4,944 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 5,047 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penkridge Middle School Marsh Lane , Penkridge ST19 5BW | 3out of 4 | 4,455 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 4,595 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haven School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | - not rated | 5,012 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laney's Kitchen | Belt View Farm, Cannock Road | 898 yd | |
| Ranch Bistro T/a Cannock Chase Trekking Centre | Chaseside Stables, Cannock Road | 1,060 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 | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 17.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 17.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 17.4% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 4.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 4.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 4.3% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 8.7% |
| Median download speed | 62 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.