Wordsworth Avenue is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST17 9UB is located in the Highfields & Western Downs electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stafford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wordsworth Avenue, Stafford, ST17 9UB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST17 9UA, ST17 9XN, ST17 9FR, ST17 9SZ, ST17 9UP, ST17 9TZ, ST17 9UU, ST17 9UR, ST17 9XJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST17 9UB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.8% | 51.7% | -1.1% | 51.0% | 0.7% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.3% | 1.1% | 49.0% | -0.7% |
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 | 25.5% | 27.7% | 2.2% | 37.9% | -10.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.5% | 35.7% | -9.8% | 44.2% | -8.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 17.8% | 6.5% | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Widowed | 17.3% | 11.3% | -6.0% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (69.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 28.6% | 32.8% | 4.2% | 48.4% | -15.6% |
| Good health | 40.1% | 36.6% | -3.5% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 22.7% | 22.1% | -0.6% | 12.7% | 9.4% |
| Bad health | 7.8% | 6.1% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 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 9UB this area, 37.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 48.5% | 37.2% | -11.3% | 18.2% | 19.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.6% | 12.1% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 11.6% | -1.4% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 16.3% | 8.1% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.8% | 17.7% | 6.9% | 33.8% | -16.1% |
| Other | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.2% | 1.9% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 90.3% | 94.6% | 4.3% | 81.4% | 13.2% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 89% 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 | 90.3% | 89% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 5.8% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 8% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 2.7% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.8% | 89.7% | 0.9% | 83.2% | 6.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 5.7% | 4.2% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 2.7% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 0% | -6.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.9% | 76.7% | -18.8% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 6.9% | 1.5% | 5.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
| No passport held | 34.5% | 13.5% | 21.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 55.3% | 46.2% | 9.1% |
| Muslim | 2.3% | 6.5% | -4.2% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wordsworth Avenue was 26.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.8% lower than the Highfields & Western Downs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wordsworth Avenue has the 15th lowest crime rate of 54 local areas in Highfields & Western Downs and the 117th lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -91.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Wordsworth Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2025-01-20 | £203,493 |
| 70 Wordsworth Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,000 | 2024-03-15 | £190,886 |
| 74 Wordsworth Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £164,950 | 2020-01-12 | £221,429 |
| 29 Wordsworth Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2019-12-20 | £421,531 |
| 60 Wordsworth Avenue, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2019-01-31 | £200,409 |
ST17 9UB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 9UB area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Self-Employed | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 2 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Education | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Childrens Centre Faraday Road , ST16 3NQ | - not rated | 2,877 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlechurch Primary School Tennyson Road , ST17 9SY | - not rated | 206 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlechurch Primary School Tennyson Road , ST17 9SY | 3out of 4 | 206 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School Somerset Road , Highfields ST17 9UZ | - not rated | 660 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School Somerset Road , Highfields ST17 9UZ | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Primary School and Nursery Unit Highfield Grove , Rowley Park ST17 9RF | - not rated | 951 yd | Foundation 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 | - not rated | 337 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | - not rated | 356 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | - not rated | 1,096 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | 2out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Grove Middle School Highfield Grove , ST17 9RF | - not rated | 890 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flash Ley Middle School Hawksmoor Road , ST17 9DR | - not rated | 1,653 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetwynd Middle School 10 Newport Road , ST16 2HE | - not rated | 1,710 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverway CofE Middle School Riverway , ST16 3TJ | - not rated | 2,038 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmcroft Middle School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW | - not rated | 3,333 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford College Earl Street , ST16 2QR | - not rated | 1,801 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hollies Pupil Referral Unit The Stables , The Hollies ST16 1BY | - not rated | 1,098 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Education Trust Westgate House , Bellasis Street ST16 3YJ | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashwood Education Bellasis Street , ST16 3YS | - not rated | 1,333 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Educational Assessment Centre Hawksmoor Road , ST17 9DR | - not rated | 1,505 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Grammar School Burton Manor , ST18 9AT | - not rated | 1,514 yd | Other independent 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 | 248 yd | |
| Stafford Castle & Visitors Centre | Castle Bank | 519 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oxleathers Pub | Cape Avenue | 771 yd | |
| Highfields Sports & Social Club | Highfields Social Club, Barnes Road | 1,008 yd | |
| The Kings Horse | The Hungry Horse Public House, Kingsway | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highfields Fish Bar | 160 West Way | 214 yd | |
| Oriental Tree | 156 West Way | 218 yd | |
| King Cod | 1 Cape Avenue | 771 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castlechurch Primary School TENNYSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 214 yd |
| King Edward Vi High School DRYDEN CRESCENT | grass pitches | 338 yd |
| Rowley Park Sport Stadium Averill Road | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 788 yd |
| Western Downs Sundown Drive | grass pitches | 860 yd |
| Rowley Park Primary Academy HIGHFIELD GROVE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 953 yd |
| Stafford Castle Golf Club NEWPORT ROAD | golf | 954 yd |
| Stafford Rufc (Castlefields) Castlefields Castlefields Newport Road | grass pitches | 1,012 yd |
| Barnes Road Playing Field Barnes Road | grass pitches | 1,067 yd |
| Gym & Tonic (Stafford) NEWPORT ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,074 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 | 173.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.