Fairmead Close, Stafford, ST17 4NU

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST17 4NU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	53.3%	51.6%	-1.7%	51.0%	0.6%
Male	46.7%	48.4%	1.7%	49.0%	-0.6%

Partnership Status

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	26.9%	24.6%	-2.3%	37.9%	-13.3%
Married: Opposite sex	51.5%	42.8%	-8.7%	44.2%	-1.4%
Married: Same sex	0%	0.8%	0.8%	0.3%	0.5%
Separated	2.7%	3.4%	0.7%	2.2%	1.2%
Divorced	12.7%	18.2%	5.5%	9.1%	9.1%
Widowed	6.2%	10.2%	4.0%	6.1%	4.1%

Health

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	51.7%	44.5%	-7.2%	48.4%	-3.9%
Good health	35.1%	35.9%	0.8%	33.6%	2.3%
Fair health	11.3%	15.3%	4.0%	12.7%	2.6%
Bad health	1.3%	3.9%	2.6%	4.0%	-0.1%
Very bad health	0.6%	0.4%	-0.2%	1.2%	-0.8%

Education and Qualifications

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	14.2%	13.7%	-0.5%	18.2%	-4.5%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.8%	9.7%	-4.1%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	17.7%	16.7%	-1.0%	13.4%	3.3%
Apprenticeship	3.5%	4.4%	0.9%	5.3%	-0.9%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	13.8%	20.3%	6.5%	16.9%	3.4%
Degree or Similar	32.7%	30.8%	-1.9%	33.8%	-3.0%
Other	4.2%	4.4%	0.2%	2.8%	1.6%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.1% 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	0%	0.4%	0.4%	1.1%	-0.7%
Chinese	0.3%	1.8%	1.5%	0.7%	1.1%
Indian	1.3%	2.5%	1.2%	3.1%	-0.6%
Other Asian	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	1.6%	-0.9%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.6%	0.7%	0.1%	0.8%	-0.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	0.9%	-0.9%
Mixed Other	1.3%	0.7%	-0.6%	0.8%	-0.1%
White	95%	92.1%	-2.9%	81.4%	10.7%
Other	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	1.6%	-0.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 91.1% 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	96.2%	91.1%	-5.1%	83.2%	7.9%
European Union	1.3%	1.8%	0.5%	6.1%	-4.3%
Rest of Europe	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.8%	-0.4%
Africa	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.6%
Middle East and Asia	1.6%	4.6%	3.0%	5.6%	-1.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.3%	1.1%	0.8%	1.3%	-0.2%
British Overseas	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	95.3%	91.1%	-4.2%	83.2%	7.9%
10+ Years	0%	5%	5.0%	9.8%	-4.8%
5-10 Years	0%	1.8%	1.8%	2.9%	-1.1%
2-5 Years	1.3%	1.8%	0.5%	2.2%	-0.4%
Less than 2 years	3.4%	0.4%	-3.0%	1.9%	-1.5%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	83.9%	76.7%	7.2%
Other EU countries	0.4%	1.5%	-1.1%
North Africa	0.4%	0.1%	0.3%
South and Eastern Africa	0.7%	0.2%	0.5%
Eastern Asia	1.8%	0.3%	1.5%
Southern Asia	0.7%	1.2%	-0.5%
North America and the Caribbean	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
No passport held	11.8%	13.5%	-1.7%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	38.1%	37.2%	0.9%
Christian	53.7%	46.2%	7.5%
Buddhist	0.7%	0.5%	0.2%
Hindu	2.8%	1.7%	1.1%
Muslim	0.7%	6.5%	-5.8%
Not answered	3.9%	6.0%	-2.1%

Safety

Is Fairmead Close Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fairmead Close was 14.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.5% lower than the Baswich average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.

Fairmead Close has the 11th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Baswich and the 54th lowest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.7%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£55,700

Income Rank
9/10

Household Income in ST17 4NU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 1/10 (very low )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 4/10 (below average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 1/10 (very low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 3/10 (low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 2/10 (very low )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Fairmead Close are based on 34 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Stafford.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Fairmead Close, Stafford, ST17 4NU

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST17 4NU

Average Price
£217,340

Semi-Detached
£209,896

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£280,618

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Fairmead Close

Average Price
£236,784

Semi-Detached
£233,347

Terraced
no sales

Detached
£291,777

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Fairmead CloseStreet

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
10 Fairmead Close, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£228,000	2025-03-10	£227,373
24 Fairmead Close, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£200,000	2021-09-27	£243,400
13 Fairmead Close, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£186,000	2021-07-26	£228,923
10 Fairmead Close, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£182,000	2020-10-15	£231,057
10 Fairmead Close, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£180,000	2020-10-09	£228,518

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST17 4NU

Employment

ST17 4NU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in ST17 4NU area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	90
Retired	76
Part-Time Employee	28
Self-Employed	20
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Long-Term Sick or disabled	5
Looking after home or family	3
Student (economically inactive)	2
Other	0
Unemployed	0

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	31
Human health and social work activities	29
Education	18
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	16
Manufacturing	16
Construction	14
Accommodation and food service activities	11
Other	10
Transport and storage	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	7
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	3
Information and communication	3
Financial and insurance activities	1
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Real estate activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Barnfields Primary School Lansdowne Way , Wildwood ST17 4RD	3out of 4	286 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Anne's Catholic Primary School Lynton Avenue , Weeping Cross ST17 0EA	4out of 4	828 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Oakridge Primary School Silvester Way , ST17 0PR	4out of 4	972 yd	Community school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Leasowes Primary School Porlock Avenue , Weeping Cross ST17 0HT	4out of 4	1,263 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Berkswich CofE (VC) Primary School Cedar Way , Walton-on-the-Hill ST17 0LU	4out of 4	1,617 yd	Voluntary controlled school	Yes	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Walton High School The Rise , Walton-on-the-Hill ST17 0LJ	3out of 4	1,184 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ	3out of 4	2,228 yd	Foundation school	No	Mixed	More About School
Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB	3out of 4	3,191 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ	3out of 4	3,506 yd	Community school	No	Mixed	More About School
The Weston Road Academy Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG	3out of 4	3,601 yd	Academy converter	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
The Haven School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ	- not rated	2,250 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Heather Field School New Burton House , Burton Bank Lane ST17 9JW	- not rated	2,358 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School
Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy 1a Bailey Street , ST17 4BG	- not rated	3,011 yd	Academy alternative provision sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School
Stafford Grammar School Burton Manor , Burton Manor Road ST18 9AT	- not rated	3,056 yd	Other independent school	No	Mixed	More About School
Staffordshire University Stafford Campus , Beaconside ST18 0AD	- not rated	3,362 yd	Higher education institutions	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
The Bod Stafford	57-59 Bodmin Avenue		967 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Wildwood	Wildwood Drive	205 yd
Stafford Boat Club	Hazelstrine Arm, Maplewood	466 yd
The Radford Bank Inn	Radford Bank	1,034 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Neway Chinese Takeaway	Unit 1 Co-op Store	850 yd
Domino's Pizza	Unit 1b, Lynton Avenue	850 yd
Weeping Cross Fish Bar	39 Bodmin Avenue	964 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative	The Co Operative Food Market, Wildwood Drive		205 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Wildwood Park Wildwood Drive	grass pitches, tennis courts	364 yd
St Annes Catholic Primary School LYNTON AVENUE	grass pitches	797 yd
Oakridge School SILVESTER WAY	grass pitches	861 yd
Walton High School THE RISE	grass pitches, swimming pool	1,079 yd
Old Croft Road Recreation Ground (Berkswich Fc) OLD CROFT ROAD	grass pitches	1,093 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	92.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	92.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	92.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	92.0%

Speed Aviability

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	8.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	60.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	62.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	6.7 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	6.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of ST17 4NU