Betjeman Walk is in Stafford and in Stafford district. ST17 9YX is located in the Highfields & Western Downs electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stafford. This postcode has been in use since 1987-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Betjeman Walk, Stafford, ST17 9YX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST17 9YY, ST17 9LS, ST17 9YZ, ST17 9RW, ST17 9GA, ST17 9YU, ST17 9LP, ST17 9SF, ST17 9RR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding ST17 9YX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 52.7% | 54.1% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 47.3% | 45.9% | -1.4% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around ST17 9YX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.5% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 53% | 51.5% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.5% | 27.6% | 1.1% | 44.2% | -16.6% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 5% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 12.1% | 1.0% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 43.4% | 44.5% | 1.1% | 48.4% | -3.9% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 32.1% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 14.6% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 5.9% | 0.5% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 15.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.3% | 22.8% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 14.5% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 18.7% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 5.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 25.3% | 12.5% | 16.9% | 8.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 9.8% | 15.4% | 5.6% | 33.8% | -18.4% |
| Other | 4.3% | 0.4% | -3.9% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 93.1% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.5% | 0.3% | -4.2% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.8% | 4.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 88.3% | 93.1% | 4.8% | 81.4% | 11.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 90.9% 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 | 97.3% | 90.9% | -6.4% | 83.2% | 7.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 7.2% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.1% | 91.5% | -4.6% | 83.2% | 8.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 4.7% | 4.1% | 9.8% | -5.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.9% | -1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.3% | 0.3% | -3.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.3% | 76.7% | -4.4% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 24.5% | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 57.2% | 37.2% | 20.0% |
| Christian | 36.6% | 46.2% | -9.6% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Betjeman Walk was 149.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.5% higher than the Highfields & Western Downs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Betjeman Walk has the 7th highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Highfields & Western Downs and the 49th highest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 79.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Betjeman Walk, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building | £91,000 | 2008-11-07 | £148,495 |
| Full-Time Employee | 77 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 28 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School Somerset Road , Highfields ST17 9UZ | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castlechurch Primary School Tennyson Road , ST17 9SY | - not rated | 682 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Manor Primary School Uplands Road , ST17 9PS | 3out of 4 | 862 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rowley Park Primary Academy Highfield Grove , Rowley Park ST17 9RF | 3out of 4 | 886 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Flash Ley Primary School Hawksmoor Road , ST17 9DR | 2out of 4 | 1,454 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 | 1,083 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stafford Manor High School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | 3out of 4 | 1,734 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton High School The Rise , Walton-on-the-Hill ST17 0LJ | 3out of 4 | 4,714 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir Graham Balfour High School North Avenue , ST16 1NR | 3out of 4 | 5,013 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 | 725 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Haven School Wolverhampton Road , ST17 9DJ | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Heather Field School New Burton House , Burton Bank Lane ST17 9JW | - not rated | 1,613 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy 1a Bailey Street , ST17 4BG | - not rated | 2,302 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhall Nursery Second Avenue , Holmcroft ST16 1PS | 4out of 4 | 4,703 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 | 832 yd | |
| Rising Brook Community Church | Burton Square | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oxleathers Pub | Cape Avenue | 311 yd | |
| Highfields Sports & Social Club | Highfields Social Club, Barnes Road | 358 yd | |
| Burton Manor Sports Association Ltd | Burton Manor Road | 696 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Cod | 1 Cape Avenue | 311 yd | |
| Oriental Tree | 156 West Way | 920 yd | |
| Highfields Fish Bar | 160 West Way | 924 yd | |
| Chris' Fish Bar | 8 Burton Square | 1,042 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative | Midlands Co Operative Store, Burton Square | 1,042 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Stafford Grammar School BURTON MANOR ROAD | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 635 yd |
| Barnes Road Playing Field Barnes Road | grass pitches | 643 yd |
| Burton Manor Sports Association BURTON MANOR ROAD | squash courts | 695 yd |
| Castlechurch Primary School TENNYSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 728 yd |
| Rowley Park Primary Academy HIGHFIELD GROVE | athletics tracks, grass pitches | 813 yd |
| Western Downs Sundown Drive | grass pitches | 964 yd |
| Rowley Park Sport Stadium Averill Road | artificial grass pitch, athletics tracks, grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,029 yd |
| King Edward Vi High School DRYDEN CRESCENT | grass pitches | 1,065 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 | 61.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.