New Garden Street is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST17 4DB 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 New Garden Street, Stafford, ST17 4DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST17 4DZ, ST17 4DE, ST17 4DD, ST17 4BX, ST17 4DA, ST17 4BY, ST17 4DG, ST17 4BT, ST17 4DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST17 4DB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.1% | 50.5% | 5.4% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 54.9% | 49.5% | -5.4% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 4DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.4% 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 | 47.9% | 49.4% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 11.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.9% | 29.6% | 0.7% | 44.2% | -14.6% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.9% | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 12% | 9.9% | -2.1% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 7.3% | -0.6% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 44.7% | 51.9% | 7.2% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 40.4% | 33.6% | -6.8% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 9.7% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -3.0% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.5% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 18.2% | 18.2% | 0.0% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 10.8% | -2.4% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 13% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.4% | 18.6% | 1.2% | 16.9% | 1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 32.9% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.5% | -1.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.3% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 3.4% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| White | 90.2% | 90% | -0.2% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 84.4% | 87.9% | 3.5% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 8% | 8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 0% | -5.5% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.4% | 88.2% | 3.8% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 3.8% | -2.4% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 4% | 2.8% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 76.7% | -3.6% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| No passport held | 17.6% | 13.5% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.5% | 37.2% | 0.3% |
| Christian | 52.6% | 46.2% | 6.4% |
| Jewish | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 0.7% | 6.5% | -5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Garden Street was 78.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 36.9% lower than the Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Garden Street has the 40th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Common and the 126th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -58.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 New Garden Street, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £173,000 | 2026-02-27 | £173,000 |
| 21 New Garden Street, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £182,000 | 2026-02-17 | £182,000 |
| 13 New Garden Street, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2024-12-18 | £187,117 |
| 34 New Garden Street, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-12-13 | £247,062 |
| 25 New Garden Street, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2024-05-31 | £204,368 |
ST17 4DB 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 | 105 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 29 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Childrens Centre Faraday Road , ST16 3NQ | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | 4out of 4 | 108 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | - not rated | 108 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery , St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery ST17 4BT | 3out of 4 | 245 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austin's Catholic (VA) Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | - not rated | 245 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Primary School and Nursery Unit Highfield Grove , Rowley Park ST17 9RF | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Foundation 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 | - not rated | 692 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | 3out of 4 | 692 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | - not rated | 1,364 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | 2out of 4 | 1,760 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chetwynd Middle School 10 Newport Road , ST16 2HE | - not rated | 469 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverway CofE Middle School Riverway , ST16 3TJ | - not rated | 856 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flash Ley Middle School Hawksmoor Road , ST17 9DR | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Grove Middle School Highfield Grove , ST17 9RF | - not rated | 1,397 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmcroft Middle School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW | - not rated | 2,897 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford College Earl Street , ST16 2QR | - not rated | 981 yd | Further education | 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 | 2out of 4 | 377 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Education Trust Westgate House , Bellasis Street ST16 3YJ | - not rated | 805 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashwood Education Bellasis Street , ST16 3YS | - not rated | 805 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollies Pupil Referral Unit The Stables , The Hollies ST16 1BY | - not rated | 992 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Educational Assessment Centre Hawksmoor Road , ST17 9DR | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stafford | St Pauls Parish Hall, Garden Street | 87 yd | |
| Spice Island | 108-110 Wolverhampton Road | 273 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Extra, Newport Road | 353 yd | |
| The Play Shed | Goods Shed, Newport Road | 353 yd | |
| The Island, Masala Fusion Restaurant | 135-136 Lichfield Road | 376 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star & Garter | 87 Wolverhampton Road | 156 yd | |
| The Bear & Pheasant | Bear And Pheasant, 15-16 Friars Terrace | 313 yd | |
| The White Eagle Club | White Eagle Club, Riverway | 485 yd | |
| The Ship Aground | 3-4 Lichfield Road | 496 yd | |
| The Devil's Taphouse | 147 Newport Road | 511 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good View Take Away | Good View Take Away, 1 Telegraph Street | 260 yd | |
| Dessert Island Stafford | 136 Lichfield Road | 375 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 8b Lichfield Road | 438 yd | |
| New Lotus House | 5c Lichfield Road | 484 yd | |
| Fountain House | 146 Newport Road | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Newport Road | 353 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | Unit 11, Block D, Riverside Retail Development, South Walls | 522 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, Queensway | 676 yd | |
| Convy Stores | 47-48 Mill Street | 707 yd | |
| Aldi | Kingsmead Retail Park, North Walls | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gec Social And Athletic Association (Closed) Lichfield Road | grass pitches | 325 yd |
| Riverway Sports Ground SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND RIVERWAY | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| Riverside Recreation Centre (Closed) South Walls | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 580 yd |
| Stafford Cricket And Hockey Club BRIAN WESTHEAD PAVILION BRIAN WESTHEAD PAVILION RIVERWAY | grass pitches | 635 yd |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic High School ROWLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 713 yd |
| Stafford Town Football Clubs EVANS PARK EVANS PARK FAIRWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 778 yd |
| I-Motion Gym (Stafford) GUILDHALL SHOPPING CENTRE GUILDHALL SHOPPING CENTRE MARKET SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 885 yd |
| Fit 4 Life Of Stafford (Closed) Salter Street | health and fitness suite | 975 yd |
| Stafford College Earl Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 980 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 | 133.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.