Torridge Drive is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST17 9AT is located in the Highfields & Western Downs electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stafford. This postcode has been in use since 1985-04-01.
StreetScan combines information about Torridge Drive, Stafford, ST17 9AT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST17 9BW, ST17 9TG, ST17 9TJ, ST17 9AZ, ST17 9SL, ST17 9TD, ST17 9TE, ST17 9DD, ST17 9AY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST17 9AT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 51.9% | 52.4% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 48.1% | 47.6% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 34% | 34.4% | 0.4% | 37.9% | -3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.1% | 44.9% | -0.2% | 44.2% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 2.2% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 13.8% | 13.2% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 (90.7%) 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 | 47% | 41.8% | -5.2% | 48.4% | -6.6% |
| Good health | 41.2% | 48.9% | 7.7% | 33.6% | 15.3% |
| Fair health | 8.4% | 7.1% | -1.3% | 12.7% | -5.6% |
| Bad health | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -2.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 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 | 15.3% | 13.9% | -1.4% | 18.2% | -4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.4% | 11.7% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.1% | 16.1% | -4.0% | 13.4% | 2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.8% | 24.2% | 7.4% | 16.9% | 7.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.9% | 26.5% | 2.6% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 4.9% | 4.9% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.3% 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 | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 93.9% | 93.3% | -0.6% | 81.4% | 11.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
In this area, 87.6% 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 | 95.1% | 87.6% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 10.9% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.1% | 87.6% | -7.5% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 6.7% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 3.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 1.9% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.1% | 76.7% | -2.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 15.4% | 13.5% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 39% | 37.2% | 1.8% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Torridge Drive was 3.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 95.9% lower than the Highfields & Western Downs average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Torridge Drive has the lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Highfields & Western Downs and the 7th lowest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.0%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 80% 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 Torridge Drive, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-02-07 | £208,501 |
| 7 Torridge Drive, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2022-09-30 | £211,467 |
| 11 Torridge Drive, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2022-05-20 | £179,835 |
| 24 Torridge Drive, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £237,000 | 2021-09-10 | £284,825 |
| 4 Torridge Drive, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £186,000 | 2021-08-20 | £226,109 |
ST17 9AT 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 109 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Unemployed | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 20 |
| Education | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlechurch Primary School Tennyson Road , ST17 9SY | - not rated | 364 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School Somerset Road , Highfields ST17 9UZ | 3out of 4 | 853 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Park Primary Academy Highfield Grove , Rowley Park ST17 9RF | 3out of 4 | 1,204 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Manor Primary School Uplands Road , ST17 9PS | 3out of 4 | 1,530 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Flash Ley Primary School Hawksmoor Road , ST17 9DR | 2out of 4 | 1,900 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 830 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | 3out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,893 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Graham Balfour High School North Avenue , ST16 1NR | 3out of 4 | 4,519 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton High School The Rise , Walton-on-the-Hill ST17 0LJ | 3out of 4 | 5,170 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Grammar School Burton Manor , Burton Manor Road ST18 9AT | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haven School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | - not rated | 1,907 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy 1a Bailey Street , ST17 4BG | - not rated | 2,187 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heather Field School New Burton House , Burton Bank Lane ST17 9JW | - not rated | 2,297 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Marshlands School Second Avenue , Tillington ST16 1PS | 3out of 4 | 4,126 yd | Community special school | No | 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 | 551 yd | |
| Stafford Castle & Visitors Centre | Castle Bank | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oxleathers Pub | Cape Avenue | 440 yd | |
| Highfields Sports & Social Club | Highfields Social Club, Barnes Road | 929 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Cod | 1 Cape Avenue | 440 yd | |
| Highfields Fish Bar | 160 West Way | 587 yd | |
| Oriental Tree | 156 West Way | 588 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castlechurch Primary School TENNYSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 283 yd |
| Western Downs Sundown Drive | grass pitches | 470 yd |
| King Edward Vi High School DRYDEN CRESCENT | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Rowley Park Sport Stadium Averill Road | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,068 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 | 237.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.