Centre Road Stone, Stafford
18 addresses across 1 postcode (ST15), about 280 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 37602738.
- Flood: 10 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Stafford costs £2,303 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 83% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Stone (Staffs), about 260 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 520 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 8.6 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 96 to 98 m above sea level.
- Noise: 9 of its 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Cumberland House, about 1.2 km (0.7 miles) away, with 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 240 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 69% of households owned their home and 37% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 26 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Stafford in 2026-27: Band D £2,303 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,535 | £1,791 | £2,047 | £2,303 | £2,814 | £3,326 | £3,838 | £4,605 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (35% of about 1,120 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Mount Industrial Estate, Stone (430 m (0.3 miles))
- Stone Highways Depot, Stone (530 m (0.3 miles))
- St John’s Church, Stone: up to 9 homes, permissioned (840 m (0.5 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 10 at medium risk and 39 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 18 addresses are between 96 m and 98 m above sea level (97 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST15 8LQ | 88% | 83% | 83% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Stone (Staffs) 246,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 260 m |
| Blythe Bridge 104,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.1 km (5.6 miles) | |
| Longton 81,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 9.2 km (5.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 3 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 10 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Fillybrooks Garage Whitebridge Estate | 170 m |
| Bus or coach station | Stone Granville Square | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Car parks | Crown Street Car Park | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 49.7 km (31 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Cumberland House | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 4 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Birchill & Watson Pharmacy | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Regency House Dental Practice | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
| Hospital | Longton Hospital | 8.1 km (5 miles) |
| Police station | Stone Police Station | 830 m (0.5 miles) |
| Cash machines | Shell Stone, Walton | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,970 m² | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,340 m² | 200 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Stonefield Park 7,370 m² | 650 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,620 m² | 300 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.3 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Multivallate hillfort at Bury Bank, a scheduled monument, 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west. 28 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Multivallate hillfort at Bury Bank | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Lime Kiln Basin | Lake or reservoir | 190 m south-east |
| Trent Wood | Wood | 330 m west |
| Darlaston Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) west |
| Coppice Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Wash Dale | Valley | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
| Pire Hill | Hill | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 8.6 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.0 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; PM2.5 is above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 8 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 9 | 18 |
9 of the street's 18 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Stafford: see them on the Stafford page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church CofE First School Church of England | Primary | 5–9 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Christ Church Academy Church of England | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Dominic's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Exceptional; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Exceptional; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Alleyne's Academy | Secondary | 13–18 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Manor Hill First School | Primary | 2–9 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Pirehill First School | Primary | 5–9 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | Report card (Jun 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Walton Priory Middle School | Middle deemed secondary | 9–13 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Cycles ST15 8LQ | Retailers - other | 70 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Come Into Play ST15 8LQ | Other catering premises | 80 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Meaford Fields Day Nursery ST15 8LQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 80 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Jan 2026 |
| Whitebridge Wines Limited ST15 8LQ | Retailers - other | 80 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2025 |
| Bev's Bakery Ltd ST15 8LQ | Manufacturers/packers | 80 m | 4 Good | 24 Feb 2026 |
| Chocolate At Home ST15 8LQ | Retailers - other | 80 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Roll in Stone ST15 8LQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 m | 5 Very good | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Filleybrooks Service Station ST15 0PT | Retailers - other | 180 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| The Bore Hole ST15 8LL | Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 m | 5 Very good | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Kids Planet Stone ST15 8LL | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 380 m | 5 Very good | 27 Aug 2025 |
| The Butchers Block ST15 8ES | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 12 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Public order | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Newcastle Road (9); On or near Petrol Station (7); On or near Cauldon Drive (4); On or near Millennium Way (2); On or near Chestnut Grove (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 69% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 42% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 7% | 17% |
| Private rented | 24% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 66% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 22% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 4% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 28% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 60% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | under 1% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 10% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 43% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 14% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 37% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 9% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 6% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 100% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 10 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- ST15 8LQ: 18 addresses of 172 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Newcastle Road · Candler Drive · Whitebridge Way · Ancestry Close · Cauldon Drive · Hartley Close · Millennium Way · Chestnut Grove · Limelock Court · Goodall Close · Rudyard Close · Whitebridge Lane
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.