Telegraph Street is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST17 4AT 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 Telegraph Street, Stafford, ST17 4AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST17 4AY, ST17 4AS, ST17 4AP, ST17 4DH, ST17 4DF, ST17 4AW, ST17 4DA, ST17 4DQ, ST17 4DJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST17 4AT is primarily male, with 54.5% of the population 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 | 39% | 45.5% | 6.5% | 51.0% | -5.5% |
| Male | 61% | 54.5% | -6.5% | 49.0% | 5.5% |
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 4AT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.1% 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 | 55.3% | 57.1% | 1.8% | 37.9% | 19.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 21.4% | 25.4% | 4.0% | 44.2% | -18.8% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 4.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 11.9% | 0.7% | 9.1% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 1.2% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 | 47.2% | 47.2% | 0.0% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 37.6% | 3.9% | 33.6% | 4.0% |
| Fair health | 15% | 9.9% | -5.1% | 12.7% | -2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 23.3% | 11.1% | -12.2% | 18.2% | -7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.2% | 8.7% | -1.5% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 16.6% | 5.9% | 13.4% | 3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16% | 16.2% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.1% | 41.9% | 11.8% | 33.8% | 8.1% |
| Other | 8.7% | 2.4% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.5% 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 | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 92.3% | 90.5% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 9.1% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 82.5% 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 | 86.6% | 82.5% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 8.9% | 2.0% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 2% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.4% | 82.5% | -2.9% | 83.2% | -0.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 7.3% | 5.3% | 9.8% | -2.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 4.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 2% | -2.5% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.6% | 37.2% | 16.4% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Telegraph Street was 92.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.6% lower than the Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Telegraph Street has the 30th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Common and the 102nd highest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has stayed broadly stable by about -0.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Telegraph Street, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £137,500 | 2025-08-29 | £139,420 |
| 8 Telegraph Street, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2025-02-12 | £190,462 |
| 18 Telegraph Street, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-10-04 | £105,773 |
| 2 Telegraph Street, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2024-05-07 | £134,453 |
| 13 Telegraph Street, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2023-10-23 | £105,877 |
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Self-Employed | 16 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | 4out of 4 | 462 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | 3out of 4 | 568 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Park Primary Academy Highfield Grove , Rowley Park ST17 9RF | 3out of 4 | 1,152 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School Somerset Road , Highfields ST17 9UZ | 3out of 4 | 1,313 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Flash Ley Primary School Hawksmoor Road , ST17 9DR | 2out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 337 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,711 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Graham Balfour High School North Avenue , ST16 1NR | 3out of 4 | 3,526 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Weston Road Academy Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG | 3out of 4 | 3,603 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 | 401 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haven School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | - not rated | 1,786 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Grammar School Burton Manor , Burton Manor Road ST18 9AT | - not rated | 2,138 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heather Field School New Burton House , Burton Bank Lane ST17 9JW | - not rated | 2,455 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Staffordshire University Stafford Campus , Beaconside ST18 0AD | - not rated | 3,004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Extra, Newport Road | 168 yd | |
| The Play Shed | Goods Shed, Newport Road | 168 yd | |
| Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stafford | St Pauls Parish Hall, Garden Street | 312 yd | |
| Spice Island | 108-110 Wolverhampton Road | 407 yd | |
| The Island, Masala Fusion Restaurant | 135-136 Lichfield Road | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star & Garter | 87 Wolverhampton Road | 220 yd | |
| The Bear & Pheasant | Bear And Pheasant, 15-16 Friars Terrace | 234 yd | |
| The Yard | Unit B, Espley's Yard | 532 yd | |
| Icon Venue | 139 Newport Road | 532 yd | |
| The Devil's Taphouse | 147 Newport Road | 546 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good View Take Away | Good View Take Away, 1 Telegraph Street | 2 yd | |
| Dessert Island Stafford | 136 Lichfield Road | 495 yd | |
| Wok Stop Stafford Ltd | 135c Newport Road | 506 yd | |
| Ali's | 143 Newport Road | 532 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Dominos Pizza, 133 Newport Road | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Newport Road | 168 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | Unit 11, Block D, Riverside Retail Development, South Walls | 581 yd | |
| Convy Stores | 47-48 Mill Street | 726 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, Queensway | 871 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blessed William Howard Catholic High School ROWLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 472 yd |
| Gec Social And Athletic Association (Closed) Lichfield Road | grass pitches | 515 yd |
| Riverside Recreation Centre (Closed) South Walls | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 710 yd |
| Gym & Tonic (Stafford) NEWPORT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 781 yd |
| Riverway Sports Ground SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND RIVERWAY | grass pitches | 784 yd |
| I-Motion Gym (Stafford) GUILDHALL SHOPPING CENTRE GUILDHALL SHOPPING CENTRE MARKET SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 858 yd |
| Rowley Park Sport Stadium Averill Road | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 881 yd |
| Stafford Cricket And Hockey Club BRIAN WESTHEAD PAVILION BRIAN WESTHEAD PAVILION RIVERWAY | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Stafford College Earl Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 938 yd |
| Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 977 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 | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 96.7% |
| 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 | 79.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 150 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.