Rickerscote is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST17 4HA is located in the Penkside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stafford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rickerscote, Stafford, ST17 4HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST17 4EZ, ST17 4HZ, ST17 4EX, ST17 4HB, ST17 4EY, ST17 4HD, ST17 4HP, ST17 4JB, ST17 4HW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST17 4HA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% 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 | 48.6% | 53.1% | 4.5% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 51.4% | 46.9% | -4.5% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 4HA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.8% 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 | 41.5% | 45.8% | 4.3% | 37.9% | 7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.9% | 38% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -6.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 11.1% | 2.6% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 4.1% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 43.4% | 41.9% | -1.5% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 38.8% | 36.9% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 14.5% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 4.7% | -2.1% | 4.0% | 0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
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 | 32.9% | 21.6% | -11.3% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 11.2% | -1.6% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.7% | 15.2% | -1.5% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 21.2% | 10.0% | 16.9% | 4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 23.8% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -10.0% |
| Other | 6.2% | 2.6% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.6% 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% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 97.5% | 91.6% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 10.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 94.2% 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 | 95.7% | 94.2% | -1.5% | 83.2% | 11.0% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.7% | 94.7% | -1.0% | 83.2% | 11.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 9.8% | -5.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 30.5% | 13.5% | 17.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55% | 37.2% | 17.8% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.8% | 6.5% | -5.7% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rickerscote was 35.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.5% lower than the Manor average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rickerscote has the 8th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Manor and the 174th lowest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% 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 The Rockeries Rickerscote, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £126,500 | 2024-05-24 | £135,563 |
| 2 Rickerscote Manor House Rickerscote, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2023-09-22 | £353,521 |
| 1 The Rockeries Rickerscote, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £158,000 | 2021-08-23 | £189,284 |
| 1 Rickerscote House Rickerscote, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2019-03-15 | £456,448 |
| Flat 2 Rickerscote House Rickerscote, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 1998-10-07 | £469,333 |
ST17 4HA 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 | 93 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silkmore Primary Academy Exeter Street , ST17 4EG | 4out of 4 | 533 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Flash Ley Primary School Hawksmoor Road , ST17 9DR | 2out of 4 | 845 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Manor Primary School Uplands Road , ST17 9PS | 3out of 4 | 1,357 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Park Primary Academy Highfield Grove , Rowley Park ST17 9RF | 3out of 4 | 1,535 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnfields Primary School Lansdowne Way , Wildwood ST17 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,667 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 818 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | 3out of 4 | 2,240 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | 3out of 4 | 2,313 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton High School The Rise , Walton-on-the-Hill ST17 0LJ | 3out of 4 | 2,609 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Weston Road Academy Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG | 3out of 4 | 4,250 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Haven School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | - not rated | 830 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heather Field School New Burton House , Burton Bank Lane ST17 9JW | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Grammar School Burton Manor , Burton Manor Road ST18 9AT | - not rated | 1,630 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy 1a Bailey Street , ST17 4BG | - not rated | 2,328 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staffordshire University Stafford Campus , Beaconside ST18 0AD | - not rated | 3,826 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Paps | 5 Sidney Avenue | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Post Office Sports and Social Club | Stafford Sports And Social Club, School Lane | 597 yd | |
| Royal Oak | Rising Brook | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silkmore Fish Bar | 227 Silkmore Lane | 157 yd | |
| YY Marble House Limited t/a | Marble House, 7 Sidney Avenue | 288 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Silkmore Lane | 329 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Silkmore Primary Academy EXETER STREET | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Silkmore Lane Silkmore Lane | grass pitches | 800 yd |
| Brocton Football Club (Silkmore Lane) Silkmore Lane | grass pitches | 858 yd |
| Stafford Manor High School RISING BROOK | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, indoor tennis centre, tennis courts | 936 yd |
| Wildwood Park Wildwood Drive | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,080 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 | 125.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.