Lawrence Street is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST17 4DU 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 Lawrence Street, Stafford, ST17 4DU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST17 4DN, ST17 4DW, ST17 4DT, ST17 4DS, ST17 4DP, ST17 4DJ, ST17 4DY, ST17 4DQ, ST17 4DL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST17 4DU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 53.2% | 5.2% | 51.0% | 2.2% |
| Male | 52% | 46.8% | -5.2% | 49.0% | -2.2% |
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 4DU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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 | 48.6% | 49.2% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 24.5% | 26.6% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -17.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 5% | 1.6% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 15.1% | 18% | 2.9% | 9.1% | 8.9% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 2.9% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.9% | 47.7% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 37.8% | 35.2% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 1.6% |
| Fair health | 8.5% | 10% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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 | 11.9% | 15% | 3.1% | 18.2% | -3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 6.7% | -7.0% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 12.1% | -5.9% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 18.7% | 22.5% | 3.8% | 16.9% | 5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.3% | 37.9% | 6.6% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 4.3% | 2.1% | -2.2% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.1% 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 | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 1.1% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 83.4% | 91.1% | 7.7% | 81.4% | 9.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 3.6% | 0% | -3.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 86.1% 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 | 88.2% | 86.1% | -2.1% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 10% | 9.1% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 0.4% | -6.5% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87% | 86.1% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 5.7% | 0.0% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.3% | 3.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 3% | 0.7% | -2.3% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.4% | 76.7% | -3.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45.9% | 37.2% | 8.7% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 2.1% | 6.5% | -4.4% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lawrence Street was 71.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.1% lower than the Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lawrence Street has the 42nd highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Common and the 138th highest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 16.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Lawrence Street, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £142,500 | 2024-06-11 | £151,056 |
| 23 Lawrence Street, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2022-11-03 | £165,774 |
| 17 Lawrence Street, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £165,500 | 2022-06-16 | £181,511 |
| 7 Lawrence Street, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £123,000 | 2020-10-02 | £156,216 |
| 1 Lawrence Street, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £133,500 | 2020-03-20 | £178,608 |
| Full-Time Employee | 113 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Education | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 322 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | 3out of 4 | 513 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Park Primary Academy Highfield Grove , Rowley Park ST17 9RF | 3out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Flash Ley Primary School Hawksmoor Road , ST17 9DR | 2out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silkmore Primary Academy Exeter Street , ST17 4EG | 4out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 633 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,194 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Weston Road Academy Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG | 3out of 4 | 3,510 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton High School The Rise , Walton-on-the-Hill ST17 0LJ | 3out of 4 | 3,548 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 591 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haven School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | - not rated | 1,571 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Grammar School Burton Manor , Burton Manor Road ST18 9AT | - not rated | 2,035 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heather Field School New Burton House , Burton Bank Lane ST17 9JW | - not rated | 2,237 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Staffordshire University Stafford Campus , Beaconside ST18 0AD | - not rated | 2,932 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stafford | St Pauls Parish Hall, Garden Street | 242 yd | |
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | Kentucky Fried Chicken, The Hough Retail Park, Lichfield Road | 455 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Extra, Newport Road | 499 yd | |
| The Play Shed | Goods Shed, Newport Road | 499 yd | |
| Spice Island | 108-110 Wolverhampton Road | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star & Garter | 87 Wolverhampton Road | 416 yd | |
| The Bear & Pheasant | Bear And Pheasant, 15-16 Friars Terrace | 529 yd | |
| The White Eagle Club | White Eagle Club, Riverway | 694 yd | |
| Stafford Cricket & Hockey Club | Sports Ground, Riverway | 764 yd | |
| The Ship Aground | 3-4 Lichfield Road | 784 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good View Take Away | Good View Take Away, 1 Telegraph Street | 335 yd | |
| Dessert Island Stafford | 136 Lichfield Road | 670 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 8b Lichfield Road | 732 yd | |
| New Lotus House | 5c Lichfield Road | 775 yd | |
| Wok Stop Stafford Ltd | 135c Newport Road | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Newport Road | 499 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | Unit 11, Block D, Riverside Retail Development, South Walls | 809 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, Queensway | 953 yd | |
| Convy Stores | 47-48 Mill Street | 987 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gec Social And Athletic Association (Closed) Lichfield Road | grass pitches | 615 yd |
| Stafford Cricket And Hockey Club BRIAN WESTHEAD PAVILION BRIAN WESTHEAD PAVILION RIVERWAY | grass pitches | 764 yd |
| Riverway Sports Ground SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND RIVERWAY | grass pitches | 772 yd |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic High School ROWLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 779 yd |
| Stafford Sports Arena (Closed) Unit 4 Unit 4 Silkmore Lane | health and fitness suite | 853 yd |
| Riverside Recreation Centre (Closed) South Walls | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 876 yd |
| Stafford Town Football Clubs EVANS PARK EVANS PARK FAIRWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 928 yd |
| Rowley Park Sport Stadium Averill Road | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 934 yd |
| Silkmore Lane Silkmore Lane | grass pitches | 962 yd |
| Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,049 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 | 48.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.