Living in ST20, Stafford
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around ST20 in Stafford. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
- Homes on the streets around central ST20 sold at a median of £270,000 across 19 recorded sales, below the England average of £290,000 (HM Land Registry).
- Prices across Stafford are up 3.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
- Of the 2 schools within about 3 miles, 100% are rated Good or Outstanding, against 90% of state schools in England (Ofsted).
- The centre of ST20 is in flood zone 1 (low probability), on the Environment Agency flood map for planning.
- A Band D household in Stafford pays £2,303 in council tax for 2026-27, every precept included (MHCLG).
- Police recorded 1 crime within roughly a mile of the centre in July 2026, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Figures gathered 17 October 2026, each from the source named in its section.
House prices
Average price in Stafford: £258,024, up 3.2% on a year ago (July 2026). The wider West Midlands average is £236,098.
Check sold prices for a specific address in ST20 →
See where ST20 ranks across West Midlands →
Council tax at Band D in Stafford: £2,303 a year (2026-27). Running costs by postcode: council tax, energy, tenure, and the estate charge no listing shows →
Compare ST20 with another district
Sold prices, the price trend, schools, flood zone, Band D council tax and crime for ST20 against any other district, each from the source the section below names.
What actually sold around ST20
19 recorded home sales on the streets around central ST20, with a median of £270,000 and a range from £50,000 to £835,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood Cottage Grange Road, ST20 0JU | Detached | £620,000 | 18 Sep 2024 |
| Knightley Dale Farm Gnosall Road, ST20 0JS | Detached | £210,000 | 8 Mar 2023 |
| Keepers Cottage, ST20 0JU | Detached | £275,001 | 1 Nov 2019 |
| Prospect House Gnosall Road, ST20 0JS | Detached | £550,000 | 4 Oct 2019 |
| Pool Cottage Gnosall Road, ST20 0JS | Detached | £455,000 | 13 Apr 2018 |
| Wood Cottage Grange Road, ST20 0JU | Detached | £430,000 | 27 Nov 2017 |
How to read this
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.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data
Schools nearby
2 schools within 3 miles , of which 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
| Nearest well-rated schools | Stage | Ofsted | Distance | Admitted from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodseaves CE Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 1.5 mi away | no figure |
| Gnosall St Lawrence Coe Primary Academy | Primary | Good | 2.0 mi away | no figure |
2 state primary and 0 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 |
|---|---|
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 21.5% |
| Professional occupations | 18.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 13.1% |
| Skilled trades | 11.5% |
| Elementary occupations | 8.7% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
How ST20 has changed since 2011
The biggest move: degree-level adults, up 4.7 points since 2011, with England's change beside each line.
How to read this
The census neighbourhood at the centre of ST20 (E01029708, 2,117 residents in 2021, up 10.9% on 2011) on the 2011 and 2021 censuses, with England's own change over the same decade for scale. Each line is a share of the neighbourhood's households or residents, so a growing area and a shrinking one compare fairly. The biggest move here: degree-level adults, up 4.7 points.
| Measure | 2011 | 2021 | Change | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 78.5% | 78.1% | -0.4 pts | -2.0 pts |
| Households renting privately | 11.6% | 14.0% | +2.4 pts | +3.7 pts |
| Households renting socially | 7.4% | 6.8% | -0.6 pts | -0.6 pts |
| Residents under 15 | 15.5% | 14.6% | -0.9 pts | -0.3 pts |
| Residents 65 and over | 19.1% | 22.8% | +3.7 pts | +2.1 pts |
| Adults with a degree or equivalent | 33.9% | 38.6% | +4.7 pts | +6.5 pts |
| Residents born outside the UK | 1.8% | 3.2% | +1.4 pts | +3.6 pts |
| Residents in good or very good health | 85.4% | 85.9% | +0.5 pts | +0.8 pts |
| Residents in a white ethnic group | 99.0% | 97.4% | -1.6 pts | -4.4 pts |
Office for National Statistics, Census 2011 and Census 2021, Open Government Licence. A district holds many neighbourhoods; the full report for an address shows the one it sits in.
Crime
1 crime recorded within roughly a mile of central ST20 in July 2026, 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 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation (moderately deprived ), based on Stafford's figures.
GP practices and A&E
1 GP practice within 3.0 km of the centre of ST20. The nearest, Gnosall, has 8,101 registered patients and 1,986 patients per fully qualified GP, against an England median of 2,186.
| Practice | From the centre | Patients | Per qualified GP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gnosall | 1.4 mi | 8,101 | 1,986 |
Nearest A&E: University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust, where 49.6% of type 1 attendances were seen within four hours in July 2026.
How to read this
NHS England: patients registered at a GP practice (1 Aug 2026), the general practice workforce (July 2026), and A&E attendances by provider, monthly. Fully qualified GPs exclude trainees. Practices are matched by postcode.
Source: NHS England, monthly releases
Council tax and the council's finances
A Band D household in Stafford pays £2,303 for 2026-27, all precepts included, a rise of 4.2% on the year before against an England median rise of 4.8%. Every band for Stafford, and how it compares.
| Year | Band D bill | Rise |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-22 | £1,866 | +4.7% |
| 2022-23 | £1,922 | +3.0% |
| 2023-24 | £2,012 | +4.7% |
| 2024-25 | £2,108 | +4.8% |
| 2025-26 | £2,211 | +4.9% |
| 2026-27 | £2,303 | +4.2% |
No exceptional financial support from government since 2020-21 and no section 114 notice on record for Stafford, as at 7 Sep 2026.
How to read this
A home's own band is on its council tax bill, free to look up at gov.uk/council-tax-bands; the report shows every band's bill at the council beside the home's other checks.
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, live council tax tables (Band D, area averages) and the Exceptional Financial Support lists published each year; section 114 notices as published by the councils.
Source: MHCLG live council tax tables and Exceptional Financial Support lists
Common questions about ST20
What is the average house price in ST20?
The average sold price in Stafford is £258,024 as of July 2026, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in ST20?
Prices in Stafford are up 3.2% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in ST20?
The median of 19 recorded sales around central ST20 is £270,000, ranging from £50,000 to £835,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
Are the schools good in ST20?
2 schools sit within 3 miles of central ST20, and 100% are rated Outstanding or Good by Ofsted.
How much crime is there in ST20?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central ST20 in July 2026, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is ST20 at risk of flooding?
Central ST20 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 ST20 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 £270,000; the area sits in decile 6 of 10 on the Index of Multiple Deprivation; 1 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is ST20 safe?
1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central ST20 in July 2026, 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
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