St Thomas Lane is in Tixall, Stafford and in Stafford district. ST18 0YF is located in the Milwich electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stafford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about St Thomas Lane, Tixall, Stafford, ST18 0YF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST18 0WB, ST18 0WE, ST18 0YT, ST18 0WD, ST18 0WA, ST16 3XQ, ST18 0YX, ST18 0EE, ST16 3XW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST18 0YF has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 23.9% | 49.7% | 25.8% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 76.1% | 50.3% | -25.8% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 ST18 0YF there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.4% 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 | 89.2% | 25.8% | -63.4% | 37.9% | -12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 8.7% | 56.4% | 47.7% | 44.2% | 12.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 1.3% | 8.9% | 7.6% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 0.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 55.5% | 51.9% | -3.6% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 36.2% | 31.6% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -2.0% |
| Fair health | 7.4% | 12% | 4.6% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 ST18 0YF this area, 8.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 1.4% | 8.4% | 7.0% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4% | 6.7% | 2.7% | 9.6% | -2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 16.4% | 3.2% | 13.4% | 3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.6% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 64% | 23.1% | -40.9% | 16.9% | 6.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.8% | 38.7% | 24.9% | 33.8% | 4.9% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.1% | 0.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.3% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 89.4% | 98.3% | 8.9% | 81.4% | 16.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 94.8% 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 | 90.6% | 94.8% | 4.2% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| European Union | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 2.3% | 0.7% | -1.6% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 0% | -3.0% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Oceania | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 90.4% | 94.8% | 4.4% | 83.2% | 11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 3.5% | -0.1% | 9.8% | -6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 0.3% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 86.3% | 76.7% | 9.6% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 10.7% | 13.5% | -2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.1% | 37.2% | -6.1% |
| Christian | 57.1% | 46.2% | 10.9% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 11.1% | 6.0% | 5.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around St Thomas Lane was 78.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 189.4% higher than the Baswich average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
St Thomas Lane has the 6th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Baswich and the 127th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -88.8%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Cottage St Thomas Lane, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2005-08-26 | £560,685 |
ST18 0YF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
ST18 0YF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 | 87 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Education | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford Childrens Centre Faraday Road , ST16 3NQ | - not rated | 2,396 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veritas Primary Academy Weston Road , ST18 0FL | 3out of 4 | 848 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE Primary Academy Weston Road , ST16 3RZ | 3out of 4 | 899 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's CofE (C) Primary School Weston Road , ST16 3RL | - not rated | 899 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's Primary School Fairway , ST16 3TW | - not rated | 1,039 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Leasowes Junior School Porlock Avenue , Weeping Cross ST17 0HT | - not rated | 1,733 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston Road High School Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Weston Road Academy Blackheath Lane , ST18 0YG | 3out of 4 | 1,052 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton High School The Rise , Walton-on-the-Hill ST17 0LJ | - not rated | 2,645 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton High School The Rise , Walton-on-the-Hill ST17 0LJ | 3out of 4 | 2,645 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | - not rated | 3,066 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverway CofE Middle School Riverway , ST16 3TJ | - not rated | 2,440 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chetwynd Middle School 10 Newport Road , ST16 2HE | - not rated | 2,529 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Flash Ley Middle School Hawksmoor Road , ST17 9DR | - not rated | 3,224 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Highfield Grove Middle School Highfield Grove , ST17 9RF | - not rated | 3,660 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Holmcroft Middle School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW | - not rated | 3,852 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 | 2,791 yd | Further education | 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 | 2out of 4 | 2,490 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ashwood Education Trust Westgate House , Bellasis Street ST16 3YJ | - not rated | 3,007 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ashwood Education Bellasis Street , ST16 3YS | - not rated | 3,007 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Hollies Pupil Referral Unit The Stables , The Hollies ST16 1BY | - not rated | 3,263 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Focus School - Stafford Primary Campus Verulam Road , ST16 3EA | - not rated | 3,286 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Society | Stafford Education And Enterprise Park, Weston Road | 753 yd | |
| Hearts and Flowers | Stafford Crematorium, Tixall Road | 811 yd | |
| Dudley's | Staffordshire University | 876 yd | |
| Baxter Storey Ltd | Perkins Engines Company Limited, Tixall Road | 1,036 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Morris Man | The Morris Man, Alliss Close | 693 yd | |
| Perkins Sports & Social Club | Perkins Engines Company Limited, Tixall Road | 1,036 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon Sport And Fitness WESTON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 674 yd |
| The Weston Road Academy BLACKHEATH LANE | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,020 yd |
| Perkins Sports Club TIXALL ROAD | grass pitches | 1,036 yd |
| St Leonards Works (Sport & Social Club) St. Leonards Works St. Leonards Works St. Leonards Avenue | 1,039 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.