Kempson Road, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5BG

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around ST19 5BG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	50%	50.5%	0.5%	51.0%	-0.5%
Male	50%	49.5%	-0.5%	49.0%	0.5%

Partnership Status

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	31%	35.4%	4.4%	37.9%	-2.5%
Married: Opposite sex	50.4%	41.2%	-9.2%	44.2%	-3.0%
Separated	2.4%	3.9%	1.5%	2.2%	1.7%
Divorced	9.1%	11.7%	2.6%	9.1%	2.6%
Widowed	7.1%	7.8%	0.7%	6.1%	1.7%

Health

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	49.7%	45.4%	-4.3%	48.4%	-3.0%
Good health	30.8%	36.5%	5.7%	33.6%	2.9%
Fair health	14.7%	10.7%	-4.0%	12.7%	-2.0%
Bad health	4.2%	5.5%	1.3%	4.0%	1.5%
Very bad health	0.6%	1.8%	1.2%	1.2%	0.6%

Education and Qualifications

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 21.4%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications	21.4%	19.1%	-2.3%	18.2%	0.9%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	13.5%	11.3%	-2.2%	9.6%	1.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	19.8%	18.3%	-1.5%	13.4%	4.9%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	7.4%	2.6%	5.3%	2.1%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	15.9%	20.6%	4.7%	16.9%	3.7%
Degree or Similar	19.8%	21.4%	1.6%	33.8%	-12.4%
Other	4.8%	1.9%	-2.9%	2.8%	-0.9%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.6% 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)
Chinese	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.7%	-0.7%
Other Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%
Black Caribbean	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	0.8%	-0.8%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.6%	2.5%	1.9%	0.9%	1.6%
Mixed Other	0.3%	0.9%	0.6%	0.8%	0.1%
White	97.4%	96.6%	-0.8%	81.4%	15.2%
Other	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 99.4% 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	98.1%	99.4%	1.3%	83.2%	16.2%
European Union	0.3%	0.6%	0.3%	6.1%	-5.5%
Africa	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	5.6%	-5.6%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.3%	-1.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	98.1%	99.4%	1.3%	83.2%	16.2%
10+ Years	0%	0.6%	0.6%	9.8%	-9.2%
5-10 Years	0.3%	0%	-0.3%	2.9%	-2.9%
2-5 Years	0.6%	0%	-0.6%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	1%	0%	-1.0%	1.9%	-1.9%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	78.1%	76.7%	1.4%
No passport held	21.9%	13.5%	8.4%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	45.4%	37.2%	8.2%
Christian	50.3%	46.2%	4.1%
Other religion	0.3%	0.6%	-0.3%
Not answered	4%	6.0%	-2.0%

Safety

Is Kempson Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Kempson Road was 101.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.2% higher than the Penkridge North & Acton Trussell average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Kempson Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 39 local areas in Penkridge North & Acton Trussell and the 56th highest crime rate of 356 local areas in South Staffordshire .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 218.8%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£44,400

Income Rank
5/10

Household Income in ST19 5BG, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) - 4/10 (below average )
Indices of multiple deprivation (IMD) is used to classify the relative deprivation (a measure of poverty) of the area. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Domain measures the percentage of people in the population who are experiencing poverty due to having a low income. It includes both those who are unemployed and those who are employed but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Employment Deprivation Domain - 6/10 (average )
The Employment Deprivation Domain measures the proportion of the working-age population in an area involuntarily excluded from the labour market. This includes people who would like to work but are unable to do so due to unemployment, sickness or disability, or caring responsibilities.
Education, Skills and Training Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Education, Skills, and Training Deprivation Domain measures the lack of education and skills in a local area. It has two parts: one for children and young people, and one for adults. The part for children and young people looks at their school achievements ('flow'), while the part for adults looks at the number of adults without qualifications ('stock').
Health Deprivation and Disability Domain - 2/10 (very low )
The Health Deprivation and Disability Domain measures the risk of early death and poor quality of life due to bad physical or mental health. It looks at illness, disability, and early death, but not at behaviors or environments that might affect future health.
Crime Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Crime Domain measures the risk of people and property being victims of crime in a local area.
Barriers to Housing and Services Domain - 3/10 (low )
The Barriers to Housing and Services Domain measures how easy or hard it is to access housing and local services. It has two parts: one looks at how close local services are, and the other looks at issues like how affordable housing is.
Living Environment Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
The Living Environment Deprivation Domain measures the quality of the local environment. It has two parts: the "indoors" part looks at housing quality, and the "outdoors" part looks at air quality and road traffic accidents.
Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) - 6/10 (average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Children Index (IDACI) measures how many children aged 0 to 15 live in low-income families. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low incomes. This includes both those who are unemployed and those who work but earn very little (and who satisfy the respective means tests).
Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) - 4/10 (below average )
The Income Deprivation Affecting Older People Index (IDAOPI) measures the percentage of people aged 60 or older who have low income. It is part of the Income Deprivation Domain, which looks at how many people in an area have low income, including both unemployed people and those with low-paying jobs (and who satisfy the respective means tests).

Property Prices

Average property prices on Kempson Road are based on 9 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for South Staffordshire.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Kempson Road, Penkridge, Stafford, ST19 5BG

Estimated Average Property Prices for ST19 5BG

Average Price
£239,735

Semi-Detached
£239,004

Terraced
£240,831

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Kempson Road

Average Price
£213,128

Semi-Detached
£205,901

Terraced
£222,161

Detached
no sales

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Kempson Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
5 Kempson Road, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£237,500	2024-02-27	£261,470
12 Kempson Road, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£205,000	2021-02-18	£249,225
5 Kempson Road, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£155,000	2020-08-28	£200,599
12 Kempson Road, Stafford, Staffordshire Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£150,000	2019-10-25	£198,654
8 Kempson Road, Stafford, Staffordshire Terraced, an established residential building	£139,995	2015-09-02	£214,405

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for ST19 5BG

Employment

ST19 5BG 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	84
Retired	67
Part-Time Employee	35
Self-Employed	22
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Looking after home or family	10
Student (economically inactive)	9
Unemployed	8
Other	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	3

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	23
Accommodation and food service activities	22
Manufacturing	21
Human health and social work activities	20
Construction	15
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	15
Education	11
Professional, scientific and technical activities	8
Administrative and support service activities	6
Other	5
Transport and storage	5
Information and communication	5
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	2
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Primary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Marshbrook First School Teddesley Road , Penkridge ST19 5BA	3out of 4	95 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Michael's CofE (A) First School Market Place , Penkridge ST19 5DJ	3out of 4	279 yd	Voluntary aided school	Yes	Mixed	More About School
Princefield First School Saxon Road , Penkridge ST19 5EP	3out of 4	748 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
St Leonard's CofE First School School Lane , Dunston ST18 9AG	- not rated	3,805 yd	Academy converter	Yes	Mixed	More About School
All Saints CofE Primary School, Bednall School Lane , Bednall ST17 0SD	- not rated	4,881 yd	Academy sponsor led	No	Mixed	More About School

Secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Wolgarston High School Cannock Road , Penkridge ST19 5RX	3out of 4	1,167 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School
The Rural Enterprise Academy Rodbaston Campus , ST19 5PH	3out of 4	3,080 yd	Free schools	No	Mixed	More About School

Middle deemed secondary

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Penkridge Middle School Marsh Lane , Penkridge ST19 5BW	3out of 4	630 yd	Academy converter	No	Mixed	More About School

16 plus

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
South Staffordshire College Rodbaston Drive , ST19 5PH	- not rated	3,080 yd	Further education	No	Mixed	More About School

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Peak Education The Old School House , Watling Street ST19 5PR	- not rated	4,398 yd	Other independent special school	Not Applicable	Mixed	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Flames	William Hardings House, Mill Street	296 yd
Dicken's Of A Tea Shoppe	2 Crown Bridge, Penkridge	420 yd
Bridge House Hotel	Stone Cross, Penkridge	461 yd
Wing Fat Restaurant	Clay Street, Penkridge	524 yd
Old Deanery Farm Cafe	Pinfold Lane, Penkridge	635 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Boat Inn	Cannock Road, Penkridge	334 yd
The Star Inn	Market Street, Penkridge	343 yd
White Hart	Stone Cross, Penkridge	461 yd
Littleton Arms	St. Michaels Square, Penkridge	536 yd
Cross Keys	Filance Lane, Penkridge	915 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Garden Chinese Takeaway	Market Street, Penkridge	374 yd
Evergreen	Stone Cross, Penkridge	461 yd
Olympic Fish Bar	Clay Street, Penkridge	524 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Midcounties Co-operative	Market Street, Penkridge		374 yd
Sainsbury's	Stone Cross, Penkridge		461 yd

Sport

Facility Name	Sport Objects	Distance
Marshbrook First School TEDDESLEY ROAD	grass pitches	166 yd
Penkridge Middle School MARSH LANE	grass pitches, tennis courts	534 yd
South Stafford Hatherton Hotel PINFOLD LANE	health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool	903 yd
Monkton Recreation Centre PINFOLD LANE	grass pitches	956 yd
Wolgarston High School Cannock Road	artificial grass pitch, grass pitches	1,062 yd

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

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%

Download Speed

Median download speed	60.8 Mbit/s
Average download speed	56 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	79.16 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	79.16 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	16.9 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	14.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.