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 80.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.0% lower than the Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
New Garden Street has the 35th highest crime rate of 84 local areas in Common and the 117th highest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 10 New Garden House New Garden Street, Stafford, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2024-05-31 | £106,052 |
| Flat 5 New Garden House New Garden Street, Stafford, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2024-05-03 | £121,959 |
| Flat 4 New Garden House New Garden Street, Stafford, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2024-05-03 | £84,841 |
| Flat 2 New Garden House New Garden Street, Stafford, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £85,000 | 2023-02-10 | £89,965 |
| Flat 8 New Garden House New Garden Street, Stafford, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £84,500 | 2018-08-31 | £105,403 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | 4out of 4 | 278 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | 3out of 4 | 337 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Park Primary Academy Highfield Grove , Rowley Park ST17 9RF | 3out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Flash Ley Primary School Hawksmoor Road , ST17 9DR | 2out of 4 | 1,445 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School Somerset Road , Highfields ST17 9UZ | 3out of 4 | 1,532 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 | 549 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,259 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,831 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Weston Road Academy Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG | 3out of 4 | 3,367 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Graham Balfour High School North Avenue , ST16 1NR | 3out of 4 | 3,446 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 | 246 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haven School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | - not rated | 1,908 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Grammar School Burton Manor , Burton Manor Road ST18 9AT | - not rated | 2,324 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heather Field School New Burton House , Burton Bank Lane ST17 9JW | - not rated | 2,577 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Staffordshire University Stafford Campus , Beaconside ST18 0AD | - not rated | 2,768 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 | 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.