Rowley Bank is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST17 9BG 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 Rowley Bank, Stafford, ST17 9BG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST17 9YW, ST17 9AP, ST17 9BJ, ST17 9AS, ST17 9BA, ST17 9SJ, ST17 9BD, ST17 9BQ, ST17 9AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST17 9BG, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 53.5% | 53.7% | 0.2% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 46.5% | 46.3% | -0.2% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
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 9BG there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.3% 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 | 29.5% | 25.8% | -3.7% | 37.9% | -12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 56.3% | 2.3% | 44.2% | 12.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0.4% | -0.9% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 8.7% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 7.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 50.2% | 44% | -6.2% | 48.4% | -4.4% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 40.2% | 5.8% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 11.2% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 9BG this area, 8% 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 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 10.3% | 8% | -2.3% | 18.2% | -10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.4% | 9.7% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 11.5% | -7.3% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 6.6% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 11.9% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.1% | 49.6% | 4.5% | 33.8% | 15.8% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Black African | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 2.5% | -2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| White | 98.5% | 96.1% | -2.4% | 81.4% | 14.7% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94.6% 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 | 94.5% | 94.6% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 1.9% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 94.6% | 0.1% | 83.2% | 11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 5% | 5.0% | 9.8% | -4.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.3% | 37.2% | -5.9% |
| Christian | 61.8% | 46.2% | 15.6% |
| Sikh | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rowley Bank was 53.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.5% lower than the Highfields & Western Downs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rowley Bank has the 27th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Highfields & Western Downs and the 193rd highest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 17.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56 Rowley Bank, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £422,500 | 2023-12-01 | £457,393 |
| Flat 74 Bath Court Rowley Bank, Stafford, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £67,500 | 2022-11-14 | £70,882 |
| Flat 1 Rowley Bank House, 22 Rowley Bank, Stafford, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2022-07-01 | £252,271 |
| 19 Rowley Bank, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-08-28 | £421,957 |
| Flat 3 Rowley Bank House, 22 Rowley Bank, Stafford, Staffordshire Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2019-07-09 | £242,672 |
ST17 9BG area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 77 |
| Retired | 67 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Part-Time Employee | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowley Park Primary Academy Highfield Grove , Rowley Park ST17 9RF | 3out of 4 | 605 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | 4out of 4 | 818 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School Somerset Road , Highfields ST17 9UZ | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Flash Ley Primary School Hawksmoor Road , ST17 9DR | 2out of 4 | 875 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School Garden Street , ST17 4BT | 3out of 4 | 1,000 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | 3out of 4 | 589 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton High School The Rise , Walton-on-the-Hill ST17 0LJ | 3out of 4 | 3,807 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Weston Road Academy Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG | 3out of 4 | 4,008 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 | 952 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haven School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | - not rated | 1,267 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Grammar School Burton Manor , Burton Manor Road ST18 9AT | - not rated | 1,587 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Heather Field School New Burton House , Burton Bank Lane ST17 9JW | - not rated | 1,930 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Staffordshire University Stafford Campus , Beaconside ST18 0AD | - not rated | 3,432 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vintage Barn | 4 Sherwood Avenue | 366 yd | |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd | Tesco Extra, Newport Road | 675 yd | |
| The Play Shed | Goods Shed, Newport Road | 675 yd | |
| Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Stafford | St Pauls Parish Hall, Garden Street | 709 yd | |
| Rising Brook Community Church | Burton Square | 909 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Star & Garter | 87 Wolverhampton Road | 763 yd | |
| The Bear & Pheasant | Bear And Pheasant, 15-16 Friars Terrace | 779 yd | |
| The Kings Horse | The Hungry Horse Public House, Kingsway | 1,006 yd | |
| Stafford Bowling Club | Castlefields | 1,006 yd | |
| Royal Oak | Rising Brook | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good View Take Away | Good View Take Away, 1 Telegraph Street | 556 yd | |
| Chris' Fish Bar | 8 Burton Square | 909 yd | |
| Oriental Tree | 156 West Way | 991 yd | |
| Highfields Fish Bar | 160 West Way | 995 yd | |
| Wok Stop Stafford Ltd | 135c Newport Road | 1,044 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Tesco Extra, Newport Road | 675 yd | |
| Co-operative | Midlands Co Operative Store, Burton Square | 909 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rowley Park Sport Stadium Averill Road | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 450 yd |
| Rowley Park Primary Academy HIGHFIELD GROVE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic High School ROWLEY AVENUE | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Barnes Road Playing Field Barnes Road | grass pitches | 889 yd |
| King Edward Vi High School DRYDEN CRESCENT | grass pitches | 902 yd |
| Silkmore Lane Silkmore Lane | grass pitches | 998 yd |
| Gym & Tonic (Stafford) NEWPORT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,025 yd |
| Gec Social And Athletic Association (Closed) Lichfield Road | grass pitches | 1,040 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 | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| 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 | 156 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.