Heronswood is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST17 4QE 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 Heronswood, Stafford, ST17 4QE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST17 4QQ, ST17 4QF, ST17 4QH, ST17 4QW, ST17 4QN, ST17 4QG, ST17 4TT, ST17 4PZ, ST17 4QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST17 4QE is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 51.1% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.1% | 48.9% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of ST17 4QE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.5% 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 | 27% | 30.9% | 3.9% | 37.9% | -7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 57.1% | 56.5% | -0.6% | 44.2% | 12.3% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 4.3% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -4.8% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 5.7% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 46.2% | 47.1% | 0.9% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 33.2% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -0.4% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 15% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 2.3% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.9% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 18.1% | 11.4% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 10.5% | -1.4% | 9.6% | 0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 18% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.9% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 18.9% | 6.1% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 31% | 35.5% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 1.7% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 90% 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% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.1% | -1.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 98.6% | 90% | -8.6% | 81.4% | 8.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 87.9% 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 | 95.3% | 87.9% | -7.4% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 6.1% | -2.9% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 5.6% | -1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.6% | 87.6% | -7.0% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 9.8% | -3.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.6% | 3.9% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.2% | 76.7% | 7.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North Africa | 2.1% | 0.1% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.2% | 13.5% | -4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.6% | 37.2% | 3.4% |
| Christian | 48.4% | 46.2% | 2.2% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 3.9% | 6.5% | -2.6% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Heronswood was 15.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.8% lower than the Baswich average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Heronswood has the 12th lowest crime rate of 65 local areas in Baswich and the 62nd lowest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 80.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Heronswood, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2024-11-27 | £232,614 |
| 13 Heronswood, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2023-02-24 | £231,604 |
| 18 Heronswood, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-11-24 | £213,963 |
| 24 Heronswood, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £218,000 | 2022-08-23 | £232,078 |
| 32 Heronswood, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2021-02-17 | £223,341 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 703 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnfields Primary School Lansdowne Way , Wildwood ST17 4RD | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowes Primary School Porlock Avenue , Weeping Cross ST17 0HT | 4out of 4 | 1,105 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakridge Primary School Silvester Way , ST17 0PR | 4out of 4 | 1,368 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Silkmore Primary Academy Exeter Street , ST17 4EG | 4out of 4 | 1,417 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 | 1,416 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 2,114 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | 3out of 4 | 2,777 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Weston Road Academy Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG | 3out of 4 | 3,139 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | 3out of 4 | 3,177 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 | 2,154 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heather Field School New Burton House , Burton Bank Lane ST17 9JW | - not rated | 2,418 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy 1a Bailey Street , ST17 4BG | - not rated | 2,531 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Staffordshire University Stafford Campus , Beaconside ST18 0AD | - not rated | 2,853 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Grammar School Burton Manor , Burton Manor Road ST18 9AT | - not rated | 2,980 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 | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Radford Bank Inn | Radford Bank | 490 yd | |
| The Wildwood | Wildwood Drive | 686 yd | |
| Stafford Boat Club | Hazelstrine Arm, Maplewood | 992 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neway Chinese Takeaway | Unit 1 Co-op Store | 591 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | Unit 1b, Lynton Avenue | 591 yd | |
| Weeping Cross Fish Bar | 39 Bodmin Avenue | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | The Co Operative Food Market, Wildwood Drive | 686 yd | |
| Co-operative | 12 Farmdown Road | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Wildwood Park Wildwood Drive | grass pitches, tennis courts | 491 yd |
| St Annes Catholic Primary School LYNTON AVENUE | grass pitches | 607 yd |
| Brocton Football Club (Silkmore Lane) Silkmore Lane | grass pitches | 890 yd |
| Leasowes Primary School PORLOCK AVENUE | grass pitches | 957 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 | 73.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 149.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.