Ranshaw Drive is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST17 4FD is located in the Forebridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stafford. This postcode has been in use since 2008-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ranshaw Drive, Stafford, ST17 4FD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST17 4FG, ST17 4DR, ST17 4FL, ST17 4FE, ST17 4DP, ST17 4FH, ST17 4DS, ST17 4DW, ST17 4DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST17 4FD has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% of residents 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 | 55.9% | 49.5% | -6.4% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 44.1% | 50.5% | 6.4% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 | 44.9% | 34.2% | -10.7% | 37.9% | -3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.9% | 41.4% | 10.5% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 1.3% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 15.1% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 6.0% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 5.3% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 45.3% | 51.5% | 6.2% | 48.4% | 3.1% |
| Good health | 38.2% | 30.9% | -7.3% | 33.6% | -2.7% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 11.3% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 5.7% | 3.3% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 19.1% | 15.4% | -3.7% | 18.2% | -2.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11% | 6.7% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 18.1% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.9% | 4% | -1.9% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 17.6% | 19.5% | 1.9% | 16.9% | 2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 25% | 32.9% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -0.9% |
| Other | 2.9% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.3% 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% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -1.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.5% | -2.4% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 90% | 91.3% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 9.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 92.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 94.7% | 92.8% | -1.9% | 83.2% | 9.6% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.8% | 4.6% | 2.8% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.1% | 91% | -3.1% | 83.2% | 7.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 5% | 4.4% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.8% | 76.7% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
| No passport held | 20.2% | 13.5% | 6.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.3% | 37.2% | 14.1% |
| Christian | 39.5% | 46.2% | -6.7% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 3.1% | 6.5% | -3.4% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ranshaw Drive was 31.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.7% lower than the Common average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ranshaw Drive has the 21st lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in Common and the 146th lowest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -84.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Ranshaw Drive, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-11-15 | £232,614 |
| 17 Ranshaw Drive, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2022-04-14 | £237,574 |
| 17 Ranshaw Drive, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-11-26 | £249,086 |
| 7 Ranshaw Drive, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-09-22 | £253,270 |
| 5 Ranshaw Drive, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2021-09-17 | £253,270 |
ST17 4FD 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 | 62 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Self-Employed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Administrative and support service 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 | 264 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | 3out of 4 | 448 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Flash Ley Primary School Hawksmoor Road , ST17 9DR | 2out of 4 | 1,117 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silkmore Primary Academy Exeter Street , ST17 4EG | 4out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Park Primary Academy Highfield Grove , Rowley Park ST17 9RF | 3out of 4 | 1,250 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 | 888 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,524 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton High School The Rise , Walton-on-the-Hill ST17 0LJ | 3out of 4 | 3,300 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Weston Road Academy Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG | 3out of 4 | 3,307 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 | 694 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haven School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | - not rated | 1,604 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Grammar School Burton Manor , Burton Manor Road ST18 9AT | - not rated | 2,158 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heather Field School New Burton House , Burton Bank Lane ST17 9JW | - not rated | 2,255 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Staffordshire University Stafford Campus , Beaconside ST18 0AD | - not rated | 2,744 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Fried Chicken | Kentucky Fried Chicken, The Hough Retail Park, Lichfield Road | 235 yd | |
| Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stafford | St Pauls Parish Hall, Garden Street | 322 yd | |
| Starbucks | Hough Retail Park, Lichfield Road | 418 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 1a, Queensville Retail Park, Silkmore Lane | 623 yd | |
| Asda Living | Unit 3 Queensville Retail Park, Silkmore Lane | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star & Garter | 87 Wolverhampton Road | 564 yd | |
| Stafford Cricket & Hockey Club | Sports Ground, Riverway | 587 yd | |
| The White Eagle Club | White Eagle Club, Riverway | 599 yd | |
| Buzz Bingo | Unit 10, Queensville Retail Park, Silkmore Lane | 623 yd | |
| The Spittal Brook Inn | Spittal Brook, 106 Lichfield Road | 655 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good View Take Away | Good View Take Away, 1 Telegraph Street | 567 yd | |
| Dessert Island Stafford | 136 Lichfield Road | 749 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 8b Lichfield Road | 813 yd | |
| New Lotus House | 5c Lichfield Road | 870 yd | |
| Fountain House | 146 Newport Road | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Newport Road | 717 yd | |
| Marks and Spencer | Unit 11, Block D, Riverside Retail Development, South Walls | 912 yd | |
| Asda | Asda Supermarket, Queensway | 926 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stafford Cricket And Hockey Club BRIAN WESTHEAD PAVILION BRIAN WESTHEAD PAVILION RIVERWAY | grass pitches | 587 yd |
| Stafford Sports Arena (Closed) Unit 4 Unit 4 Silkmore Lane | health and fitness suite | 612 yd |
| Gec Social And Athletic Association (Closed) Lichfield Road | grass pitches | 648 yd |
| Riverway Sports Ground SPORTS GROUND SPORTS GROUND RIVERWAY | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Stafford Town Football Clubs EVANS PARK EVANS PARK FAIRWAY | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 756 yd |
| Silkmore Lane Silkmore Lane | grass pitches | 853 yd |
| St Leonards Playing Field ST. GEORGES ROAD | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Riverside Recreation Centre (Closed) South Walls | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 922 yd |
| Stafford Leisure Centre Lammascote Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,007 yd |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic High School ROWLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,031 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 | 95.7% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 78.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 73.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.