Living in ST12, Stafford
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around ST12 in Stafford. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Stafford: £259,721, up 4.4% on a year ago (2026-06). The wider West Midlands average is £234,731.
What actually sold around ST12
43 recorded home sales on the streets around central ST12 in the last 2 years, with a median of £327,000 and a range from £165,000 to £880,000. Mostly semi-detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 OLD ROAD, ST12 9EQ | semi-detached | £265,000 | 2026-04-27 |
| 8 OLD ROAD, ST12 9EQ | detached | £295,000 | 2026-04-02 |
| 21 STATION ROAD, ST12 9DH | detached | £545,000 | 2026-04-02 |
| 28 MEAFORD ROAD, ST12 9EB | semi-detached | £275,000 | 2026-04-02 |
| 278 OLD ROAD, ST12 9EW | semi-detached | £210,000 | 2026-03-18 |
| 38 BROOKHOUSE DRIVE, ST12 9EH | semi-detached | £230,000 | 2026-02-27 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
17 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newstead Primary Academy | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| Barlaston CofE (VC) First School | Primary | Good | 0.6 mi |
| Tittensor CofE (C) First School | Primary | Good | 0.9 mi |
| Trentham Academy | Secondary | Good | 1.9 mi |
| Ash Green Primary Academy | Primary | Not rated | 1.5 mi |
| Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy | Secondary | Not rated | 1.9 mi |
11 state primary and 4 state secondary schools within range, and no fee-paying schools.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 24.3% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 18.8% |
| Associate professional and technical | 12.1% |
| Skilled trades | 10.6% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 10.3% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
33 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central ST12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Deprivation
This area falls in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Stafford's figures.
Common questions about ST12
What is the average house price in ST12?
The average sold price in Stafford is £259,721 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in ST12?
Prices in Stafford are up 4.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in ST12?
The median of 43 recorded sales around central ST12 in the last 2 years is £327,000, ranging from £165,000 to £880,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in ST12?
17 schools sit within 3 miles of central ST12, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in ST12?
33 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central ST12 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is ST12 at risk of flooding?
Central ST12 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is ST12 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: 100% of nearby schools are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted; the median home sells for £327,000; the area sits in decile 7 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 33 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is ST12 safe?
33 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central ST12 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? ST12 or ST3, ST12 or ST4, ST12 or ST15.
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