Living in ST18, Stafford
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around ST18 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 ST18
78 recorded home sales on the streets around central ST18 in the last 2 years, with a median of £298,000 and a range from £100,000 to £645,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 SALISBURY ROAD, ST16 3SE | semi-detached | £245,000 | 2026-06-03 |
| 30 AUDLEM ROAD, ST18 0GN | detached | £585,000 | 2026-05-29 |
| 43 BAYSWATER SQUARE, ST18 0YH | terraced | £100,000 | 2026-05-27 |
| 26 MORRIS DRIVE, ST16 3YE | detached | £347,500 | 2026-05-15 |
| 1 LONGHURST DRIVE, ST16 3RG | detached | £320,000 | 2026-05-15 |
| 1 AVONDALE CIRCLE, ST18 0YZ | detached | £365,000 | 2026-04-23 |
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
18 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leasowes Primary School | Primary | Outstanding | 1.5 mi |
| John Wheeldon Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.4 mi |
| St Patrick's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| St Anne's Catholic Primary School | Primary | Good | 1.6 mi |
| Flash Ley Primary School | Primary | Good | 2.3 mi |
| Veritas Primary Academy | Primary | Not rated | 0.1 mi |
14 state primary and 3 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 | 26.5% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 16.0% |
| Associate professional and technical | 14.8% |
| Skilled trades | 9.3% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.2% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
50 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central ST18 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 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (least deprived nationally), based on Stafford's figures.
Common questions about ST18
What is the average house price in ST18?
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 ST18?
Prices in Stafford are up 4.4% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in ST18?
The median of 78 recorded sales around central ST18 in the last 2 years is £298,000, ranging from £100,000 to £645,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in ST18?
18 schools sit within 3 miles of central ST18, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in ST18?
50 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central ST18 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is ST18 at risk of flooding?
Central ST18 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 ST18 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 £298,000; the area sits in decile 8 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 50 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is ST18 safe?
50 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central ST18 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? ST18 or ST16, ST18 or ST17, ST18 or ST15.
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