ST18 9PQ is in Seighford, Stafford and Stafford district. ST18 9PQ is located in the Seighford & Church Eaton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Stafford. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Seighford, Stafford, ST18 9PQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: ST18 9PH, ST18 9QN, ST18 9QQ, ST18 9PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding ST18 9PQ has a slightly higher male population, with 51% 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 | 47.8% | 49% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 52.2% | 51% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 9PQ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.9% 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 | 20.6% | 26.9% | 6.3% | 37.9% | -11.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 61.4% | 56.9% | -4.5% | 44.2% | 12.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10% | 8.8% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 5.1% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (86.2%) 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 | 51.5% | 52.9% | 1.4% | 48.4% | 4.5% |
| Good health | 37% | 33.3% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 8% | 11.2% | 3.2% | 12.7% | -1.5% |
| Bad health | 3% | 2.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 20.6% | 17.4% | -3.2% | 18.2% | -0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 7.7% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 14.2% | -0.5% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.7% | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 16.9% | 2.7% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 33.6% | 36% | 2.4% | 33.8% | 2.2% |
| Other | 3.3% | 2.6% | -0.7% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.9% 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 | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 1.1% | 0.2% | -0.9% | 2.5% | -2.3% |
| 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 | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 96.6% | 97.9% | 1.3% | 81.4% | 16.5% |
In this area, 98.5% 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 | 96.8% | 98.5% | 1.7% | 83.2% | 15.3% |
| European Union | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | -0.5% | 5.6% | -5.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.8% | 98.1% | 1.3% | 83.2% | 14.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 9.8% | -8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.4% | 76.7% | 7.7% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.2% | 13.5% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.5% | 37.2% | -5.7% |
| Christian | 62.8% | 46.2% | 16.6% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around ST18 9PQ was 78.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.6% lower than the Highfields & Western Downs average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
ST18 9PQ has the 21st highest crime rate of 54 local areas in Highfields & Western Downs and the 123rd highest crime rate of 438 local areas in Stafford .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Village Garage, Stafford, Staffordshire Other, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2024-04-08 | £332,721 |
| Brook View, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-09-29 | £386,589 |
| Cesterforde, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-07-06 | £643,200 |
| Chimes, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £950,000 | 2021-06-24 | £1,142,985 |
| Church View House, Stafford, Staffordshire Detached, an established residential building | £875,000 | 2020-11-17 | £1,069,555 |
ST18 9PQ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 9PQ 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 140 |
| Retired | 95 |
| Self-Employed | 73 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 36 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 21 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Perry Primary School Seighford , ST18 9PQ | 3out of 4 | 332 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints CofE (VC) Primary School Bourne Avenue , Ranton ST18 9JU | 2out of 4 | 3,040 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Doxey Primary and Nursery School Doxey Road , Doxey ST16 1EG | 2out of 4 | 3,137 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Tillington Manor Primary School Young Avenue , ST16 1PW | 3out of 4 | 3,737 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parkside Primary School Bradshaw Way , Parkside ST16 1TH | 3out of 4 | 4,236 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Graham Balfour High School North Avenue , ST16 1NR | 3out of 4 | 4,139 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King Edward VI High School Westway , ST17 9YJ | 3out of 4 | 4,910 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Rowley Avenue , ST17 9AB | 3out of 4 | 5,106 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshlands School Second Avenue , Tillington ST16 1PS | 3out of 4 | 3,242 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenhall Nursery Second Avenue , Holmcroft ST16 1PS | 4out of 4 | 3,248 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Hall Academy Stafford Road , Eccleshall ST21 6JR | 3out of 4 | 4,748 yd | Academy special sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy 1a Bailey Street , ST17 4BG | - not rated | 5,373 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hollybush | The Hollybush, Seighford Lane | 0 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cooper Perry Primary School | grass pitches | 224 yd |
| Seighford Football Club SEIGHFORD FOOTBALL CLUB SEIGHFORD FOOTBALL CLUB STAFFORD ROAD | grass pitches | 519 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% |
| Median download speed | 75.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.