Hargreaves Lane is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST17 9AE is located in the Rowley electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stafford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hargreaves Lane, Stafford, ST17 9AE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST17 9AF, ST17 9FN, ST17 9FJ, ST17 9ZB, ST17 9YT, ST16 1BJ, ST17 9FE, ST17 9FP, ST16 1BD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST17 9AE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52% 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 | 54% | 52% | -2.0% | 51.0% | 1.0% |
| Male | 46% | 48% | 2.0% | 49.0% | -1.0% |
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 9AE there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.4% 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 | 24.3% | 24.1% | -0.2% | 37.9% | -13.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.1% | 54.4% | 0.3% | 44.2% | 10.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 6.7% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 10.1% | 13% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
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 | 44.6% | 43.8% | -0.8% | 48.4% | -4.6% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 33.1% | 3.6% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 15.7% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| Bad health | 6.2% | 4.3% | -1.9% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 5.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
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.
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 43.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.8% | 17.9% | -4.9% | 18.2% | -0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.5% | 4.6% | -4.9% | 9.6% | -5.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.1% | 11.1% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 15.8% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 38.7% | 43.2% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 9.4% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 84.2% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Indian | 4.5% | 8.4% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 91.1% | 84.2% | -6.9% | 81.4% | 2.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 86.5% 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 | 90.2% | 86.5% | -3.7% | 83.2% | 3.3% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 4.3% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.5% | 6.8% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 86.4% | -3.5% | 83.2% | 3.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 10.1% | 9.4% | 9.8% | 0.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 2.1% | -0.1% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 0% | -5.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.1% | 76.7% | 2.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.5% | 37.2% | -0.7% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Sikh | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Not answered | 10.2% | 6.0% | 4.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hargreaves Lane was 114.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.1% higher than the Highfields & Western Downs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hargreaves Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Highfields & Western Downs and the 73rd highest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 61.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.9%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 74% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park View Hargreaves Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2024-10-04 | £758,984 |
| 2 Hargreaves Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-04-15 | £455,248 |
| Park View Hargreaves Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £725,000 | 2023-08-16 | £752,372 |
| High Trees House Hargreaves Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2017-11-27 | £839,847 |
| Park View Hargreaves Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2017-11-14 | £846,675 |
ST17 9AE 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 9AE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 32% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Full-Time Employee | 156 |
| Retired | 137 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 51 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Education | 35 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 26 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Other | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Information and communication | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlechurch Primary School Tennyson Road , ST17 9SY | - not rated | 837 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School Somerset Road , Highfields ST17 9UZ | 3out of 4 | 936 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Park Primary Academy Highfield Grove , Rowley Park ST17 9RF | 3out of 4 | 1,011 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | 4out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | 3out of 4 | 348 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | 3out of 4 | 457 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,808 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Graham Balfour High School North Avenue , ST16 1NR | 3out of 4 | 3,617 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Weston Road Academy Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG | 3out of 4 | 4,343 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 | 1,060 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haven School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | - not rated | 1,865 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Grammar School Burton Manor , Burton Manor Road ST18 9AT | - not rated | 1,892 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heather Field School New Burton House , Burton Bank Lane ST17 9JW | - not rated | 2,481 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhall Nursery Second Avenue , Holmcroft ST16 1PS | 4out of 4 | 3,399 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast at Timothy's | 151 West Way | 636 yd | |
| Eurest c/o Royal Mail | Stafford Delivery Office, Newport Road | 643 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Extra, Newport Road | 722 yd | |
| The Play Shed | Goods Shed, Newport Road | 722 yd | |
| Gourmet Coffee Bar and Kitchen Ltd | Platform 1, Stafford Railway Station, Station Road | 746 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Kings Horse | The Hungry Horse Public House, Kingsway | 385 yd | |
| Stafford Bowling Club | Castlefields | 527 yd | |
| The Bear & Pheasant | Bear And Pheasant, 15-16 Friars Terrace | 833 yd | |
| Star & Garter | 87 Wolverhampton Road | 951 yd | |
| The Yard | Unit B, Espley's Yard | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highfields Fish Bar | 160 West Way | 569 yd | |
| Oriental Tree | 156 West Way | 569 yd | |
| Good View Take Away | Good View Take Away, 1 Telegraph Street | 781 yd | |
| Wok Stop Stafford Ltd | 135c Newport Road | 955 yd | |
| Ali's | 143 Newport Road | 998 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Newport Road | 722 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Blessed William Howard Catholic High School ROWLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 376 yd |
| King Edward Vi High School DRYDEN CRESCENT | grass pitches | 406 yd |
| Gym & Tonic (Stafford) NEWPORT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 438 yd |
| Stafford Rufc (Castlefields) Castlefields Castlefields Newport Road | grass pitches | 546 yd |
| Stafford Castle Golf Club NEWPORT ROAD | golf | 575 yd |
| Rowley Park Sport Stadium Averill Road | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 585 yd |
| Castlechurch Primary School TENNYSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 877 yd |
| Rowley Park Primary Academy HIGHFIELD GROVE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 946 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 | 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 | 48 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 52.59 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 52.59 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 10.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 16.53 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.