Orchard Street is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST17 4AN is located in the Forebridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stafford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Orchard Street, Stafford, ST17 4AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST17 4AL, ST17 4AE, ST17 4AH, ST17 4AJ, ST17 4AD, ST17 4BP, ST17 4AU, ST17 4BY, ST17 4AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST17 4AN has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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% | 50% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 49% | 50% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ST17 4AN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.3% | 57.3% | 17.0% | 37.9% | 19.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 25.5% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -18.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 11.8% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 15.3% | 3.2% | -12.1% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
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 | 36.5% | 44.6% | 8.1% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 39.3% | 36.4% | -2.9% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 13.6% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4.1% | -2.4% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% | 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 | 22.1% | 13.2% | -8.9% | 18.2% | -5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 7.7% | -7.6% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 15% | 1.8% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 19.5% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30% | 37.7% | 7.7% | 33.8% | 3.9% |
| Other | 6.8% | 3.2% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.2% 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% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 0.7% | -4.3% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 87.5% | 87.2% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 5.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 85.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 85.8% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 2.6% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 7.5% | 3.0% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 4.4% | -1.1% | 5.6% | -1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.5% | 86.1% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.3% | 6.5% | 1.2% | 9.8% | -3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.9% | 0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 3.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0.7% | -3.1% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.9% | 76.7% | -15.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 2.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 30.3% | 13.5% | 16.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.4% | 37.2% | 15.2% |
| Christian | 38.2% | 46.2% | -8.0% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 2% | 6.5% | -4.5% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Orchard Street was 126.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.5% higher than the Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Orchard Street has the 21st highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Common and the 62nd highest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.6%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Orchard Street, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £140,000 | 2024-12-02 | £147,969 |
| 10 Orchard Street, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-11-28 | £183,520 |
| 25 Orchard Street, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £154,000 | 2023-09-22 | £161,184 |
| 19 Orchard Street, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2022-05-31 | £183,960 |
| 11 Orchard Street, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £145,000 | 2021-08-27 | £173,710 |
ST17 4AN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | 3out of 4 | 434 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | 4out of 4 | 439 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Park Primary Academy Highfield Grove , Rowley Park ST17 9RF | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Wheeldon Primary Academy Corporation Street , ST16 3LX | 2out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School Somerset Road , Highfields ST17 9UZ | 3out of 4 | 1,586 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | 3out of 4 | 499 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Graham Balfour High School North Avenue , ST16 1NR | 3out of 4 | 3,282 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Weston Road Academy Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG | 3out of 4 | 3,392 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy 1a Bailey Street , ST17 4BG | - not rated | 123 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haven School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | - not rated | 2,049 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Grammar School Burton Manor , Burton Manor Road ST18 9AT | - not rated | 2,420 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heather Field School New Burton House , Burton Bank Lane ST17 9JW | - not rated | 2,719 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Staffordshire University Stafford Campus , Beaconside ST18 0AD | - not rated | 2,784 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spice Island | 108-110 Wolverhampton Road | 143 yd | |
| The Island, Masala Fusion Restaurant | 135-136 Lichfield Road | 216 yd | |
| Candid Brewing | Units 4 & 5 Woodings Yard, Bailey Street | 226 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Extra, Newport Road | 233 yd | |
| The Play Shed | Goods Shed, Newport Road | 233 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star & Garter | 87 Wolverhampton Road | 95 yd | |
| The Bear & Pheasant | Bear And Pheasant, 15-16 Friars Terrace | 120 yd | |
| The Devil's Taphouse | 147 Newport Road | 283 yd | |
| The Ship Aground | 3-4 Lichfield Road | 286 yd | |
| The Grapes | 5 Bridge Street | 290 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dessert Island Stafford | 136 Lichfield Road | 216 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 8b Lichfield Road | 260 yd | |
| Fountain House | 146 Newport Road | 278 yd | |
| Oriental Stafford Ltd t/a Oriental Kitchen | 145 Newport Road | 278 yd | |
| Good View Take Away | Good View Take Away, 1 Telegraph Street | 280 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Newport Road | 233 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | Unit 11, Block D, Riverside Retail Development, South Walls | 308 yd | |
| Convy Stores | 47-48 Mill Street | 477 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, Queensway | 609 yd | |
| Aldi | Kingsmead Retail Park, North Walls | 869 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gec Social And Athletic Association (Closed) Lichfield Road | grass pitches | 273 yd |
| Riverside Recreation Centre (Closed) South Walls | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 428 yd |
| Riverway Sports Ground SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND RIVERWAY | grass pitches | 580 yd |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic High School ROWLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| I-Motion Gym (Stafford) GUILDHALL SHOPPING CENTRE GUILDHALL SHOPPING CENTRE MARKET SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 644 yd |
| Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 714 yd |
| Stafford College Earl Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 737 yd |
| Fit 4 Life Of Stafford (Closed) Salter Street | health and fitness suite | 757 yd |
| Stafford Cricket And Hockey Club BRIAN WESTHEAD PAVILION BRIAN WESTHEAD PAVILION RIVERWAY | grass pitches | 769 yd |
| Gym & Tonic (Stafford) NEWPORT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 816 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 | 101.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 9.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.