Radford Bank is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST17 4PL is located in the Weeping Cross & Wildwood electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stafford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Radford Bank, Stafford, ST17 4PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST17 4UF, ST17 4QD, ST17 4PJ, ST17 4PT, ST17 4UA, ST17 4PS, ST17 4QF, ST17 4QA, ST17 4PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST17 4PL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 50.6% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 49.9% | 49.4% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of ST17 4PL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 64.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 16.7% | 17% | 0.3% | 37.9% | -20.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67% | 64.4% | -2.6% | 44.2% | 20.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 8.3% | 2.0% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 7.3% | -1.4% | 6.1% | 1.2% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.3% | 51.6% | 2.3% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 37% | 36.3% | -0.7% | 33.6% | 2.7% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 10.1% | -1.2% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 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.
In the area around ST17 4PL this area, 5.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 12.8% | 5.5% | -7.3% | 18.2% | -12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 10% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 9.7% | -3.8% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 17.9% | 6.8% | 16.9% | 1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 44.8% | 48.3% | 3.5% | 33.8% | 14.5% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.5% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.1% | -0.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 94.3% | 89.1% | -5.2% | 81.4% | 7.7% |
| Other | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 89.3% 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 | 90.4% | 89.3% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 6.1% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 0.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 88.8% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 5.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.9% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -0.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.2% | 0% | -7.2% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.6% | 76.7% | 10.9% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 57.3% | 46.2% | 11.1% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 3.4% | 6.5% | -3.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Radford Bank was 71.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 162.7% higher than the Baswich average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Radford Bank has the 10th highest crime rate of 65 local areas in Baswich and the 136th highest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Radford Bank, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,950 | 2023-09-01 | £263,769 |
| 4 Radford Bank, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-08-23 | £415,102 |
| 14 Radford Bank, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £249,999 | 2023-08-04 | £263,310 |
| 14 Radford Bank, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2021-11-29 | £176,561 |
| 6 Radford Bank, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2020-02-28 | £317,238 |
ST17 4PL 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 4PL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 106 |
| Full-Time Employee | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Education | 28 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School Lynton Avenue , Weeping Cross ST17 0EA | 4out of 4 | 775 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnfields Primary School Lansdowne Way , Wildwood ST17 4RD | 3out of 4 | 1,053 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowes Primary School Porlock Avenue , Weeping Cross ST17 0HT | 4out of 4 | 1,108 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Primary School St Leonard's Avenue , ST17 4LT | 2out of 4 | 1,300 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silkmore Primary Academy Exeter Street , ST17 4EG | 4out of 4 | 1,396 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 1,575 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,124 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | 3out of 4 | 2,609 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Weston Road Academy Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG | 3out of 4 | 2,920 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | 3out of 4 | 3,056 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,172 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy 1a Bailey Street , ST17 4BG | - not rated | 2,322 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heather Field School New Burton House , Burton Bank Lane ST17 9JW | - not rated | 2,504 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Staffordshire University Stafford Campus , Beaconside ST18 0AD | - not rated | 2,609 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Grammar School Burton Manor , Burton Manor Road ST18 9AT | - not rated | 2,995 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bod Stafford | 57-59 Bodmin Avenue | 709 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Radford Bank Inn | Radford Bank | 255 yd | |
| The Wildwood | Wildwood Drive | 943 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neway Chinese Takeaway | Unit 1 Co-op Store | 611 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1b, Lynton Avenue | 611 yd | |
| Weeping Cross Fish Bar | 39 Bodmin Avenue | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | 12 Farmdown Road | 805 yd | |
| Co-operative | The Co Operative Food Market, Wildwood Drive | 943 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| St Annes Catholic Primary School LYNTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 665 yd |
| Wildwood Park Wildwood Drive | grass pitches, tennis courts | 722 yd |
| Brocton Football Club (Silkmore Lane) Silkmore Lane | grass pitches | 819 yd |
| Leasowes Primary School PORLOCK AVENUE | grass pitches | 947 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 | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 83.3% |
| 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 | 63.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.