New Garden Street is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST17 4DZ is located in the Forebridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stafford. This postcode has been in use since 2004-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about New Garden Street, Stafford, ST17 4DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST17 4BY, ST17 4DB, ST17 4BX, ST17 4DA, ST17 4DE, ST17 4AL, ST17 4AW, ST17 4BP, ST17 4BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST17 4DZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.2% | 0.3% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.8% | -0.3% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 39.5% | 39.2% | -0.3% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.2% | 38.8% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 9% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -0.1% |
| Widowed | 12.7% | 11% | -1.7% | 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 | 41.4% | 40.6% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -7.8% |
| Good health | 29.2% | 32.1% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 20.8% | 5.3% | 12.7% | 8.1% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 6.1% | 0.6% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 8.5% | 0.3% | -8.2% | 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 | 20.6% | 11% | -9.6% | 18.2% | -7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.5% | 12.9% | 5.4% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 11.4% | 0.6% | 13.4% | -2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 16.9% | 4.5% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.2% | 39.2% | 0.0% | 33.8% | 5.4% |
| Other | 7.8% | 3.9% | -3.9% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.8% 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 | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.2% | 0.7% | -2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 93.6% | 91.8% | -1.8% | 81.4% | 10.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
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 | 84.5% | 86.1% | 1.6% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 7.8% | -0.9% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -1.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 3% | -0.8% | 5.6% | -2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.2% | 86.1% | 3.9% | 83.2% | 2.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.8% | 7.8% | 4.0% | 9.8% | -2.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 2.7% | -3.4% | 2.9% | -0.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.5% | 1% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.5% | 76.7% | -1.2% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 15.6% | 13.5% | 2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43% | 37.2% | 5.8% |
| Christian | 50.5% | 46.2% | 4.3% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around New Garden Street was 61.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.5% lower than the Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Garden Street has the 39th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Common and the 175th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -76.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 10 New Garden House New Garden Street, Stafford, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-05-31 | £100,595 |
| Flat 5 New Garden House New Garden Street, Stafford, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-05-03 | £115,684 |
| Flat 4 New Garden House New Garden Street, Stafford, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-05-03 | £80,476 |
| Flat 2 New Garden House New Garden Street, Stafford, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-02-10 | £85,421 |
| Flat 8 New Garden House New Garden Street, Stafford, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,500 | 2018-08-31 | £100,079 |
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Retired | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Education | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Childrens Centre Faraday Road , ST16 3NQ | - not rated | 1,690 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 | 166 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | - not rated | 166 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 | 254 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austin's Catholic (VA) Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | - not rated | 254 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Primary School and Nursery Unit Highfield Grove , Rowley Park ST17 9RF | - not rated | 1,364 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 | 647 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | 3out of 4 | 647 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | - not rated | 1,338 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | - not rated | 1,356 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | 2out of 4 | 1,801 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 | 405 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverway CofE Middle School Riverway , ST16 3TJ | - not rated | 801 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flash Ley Middle School Hawksmoor Road , ST17 9DR | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Grove Middle School Highfield Grove , ST17 9RF | - not rated | 1,407 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmcroft Middle School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW | - not rated | 2,836 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 | 917 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 | 314 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Education Trust Westgate House , Bellasis Street ST16 3YJ | - not rated | 742 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashwood Education Bellasis Street , ST16 3YS | - not rated | 742 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollies Pupil Referral Unit The Stables , The Hollies ST16 1BY | - not rated | 935 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Educational Assessment Centre Hawksmoor Road , ST17 9DR | - not rated | 1,403 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 | 154 yd | |
| Spice Island | 108-110 Wolverhampton Road | 225 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Extra, Newport Road | 301 yd | |
| The Play Shed | Goods Shed, Newport Road | 301 yd | |
| The Island, Masala Fusion Restaurant | 135-136 Lichfield Road | 327 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star & Garter | 87 Wolverhampton Road | 90 yd | |
| The Bear & Pheasant | Bear And Pheasant, 15-16 Friars Terrace | 249 yd | |
| The Ship Aground | 3-4 Lichfield Road | 439 yd | |
| The Devil's Taphouse | 147 Newport Road | 450 yd | |
| The Grapes | 5 Bridge Street | 453 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good View Take Away | Good View Take Away, 1 Telegraph Street | 235 yd | |
| Dessert Island Stafford | 136 Lichfield Road | 327 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 8b Lichfield Road | 387 yd | |
| New Lotus House | 5c Lichfield Road | 429 yd | |
| Fountain House | 146 Newport Road | 446 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Newport Road | 301 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | Unit 11, Block D, Riverside Retail Development, South Walls | 464 yd | |
| Convy Stores | 47-48 Mill Street | 647 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, Queensway | 657 yd | |
| Aldi | Kingsmead Retail Park, North Walls | 1,023 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gec Social And Athletic Association (Closed) Lichfield Road | grass pitches | 300 yd |
| Riverside Recreation Centre (Closed) South Walls | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 538 yd |
| Riverway Sports Ground SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND RIVERWAY | grass pitches | 549 yd |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic High School ROWLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 667 yd |
| Stafford Cricket And Hockey Club BRIAN WESTHEAD PAVILION BRIAN WESTHEAD PAVILION RIVERWAY | grass pitches | 671 yd |
| Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 761 yd |
| Stafford Town Football Clubs EVANS PARK EVANS PARK FAIRWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 804 yd |
| I-Motion Gym (Stafford) GUILDHALL SHOPPING CENTRE GUILDHALL SHOPPING CENTRE MARKET SQUARE | health and fitness suite | 821 yd |
| Stafford College Earl Street | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 915 yd |
| Fit 4 Life Of Stafford (Closed) Salter Street | health and fitness suite | 918 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 22.01 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 22.01 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.29 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.