Edwin Close Stafford
13 addresses across 2 postcodes (ST17), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 37600242.
- Sales: 18 recorded sales since 1995; in 2021 the median was £322,500 across 2 sales.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 5, D: 2).
- Flood: 2 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 D; Band D in Stafford costs £2,303 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Stafford, about 1.3 km (0.8 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 720 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 96 to 99 m above sea level.
- Noise: 3 of its 13 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Castlefields, about 720 m (0.4 miles) away, with 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 380 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 94% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 68 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | £322,500 | £320,000 | £325,000 |
| 2020 | 2 | £287,500 | £285,000 | £290,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £300,000 | £300,000 | £300,000 |
| 2015 | 1 | £230,000 | £230,000 | £230,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £240,000 | £240,000 | £240,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £225,000 | £225,000 | £225,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £224,475 | £224,000 | £224,950 |
| 2006 | 1 | £227,000 | £227,000 | £227,000 |
| 2005 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2001 | 1 | £129,000 | £129,000 | £129,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £112,000 | £112,000 | £112,000 |
| 1999 | 2 | £102,500 | £86,500 | £118,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Sep 2021 | 4 ST17 9XN | Detached | £320,000 | |
| 9 Sep 2021 | 1 ST17 9XN | Detached | £325,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2020 | 5 ST17 9XN | Detached | £285,000 | |
| 5 Aug 2020 | 3 ST17 9XN | Detached | £290,000 | |
| 6 Feb 2019 | 8 ST17 9XN | Detached | £300,000 | |
| 21 Dec 2015 | 10 ST17 9XN | Detached | £230,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2014 | 5 ST17 9XN | Detached | £240,000 | |
| 18 Oct 2013 | 10 ST17 9XN | Detached | £225,000 | |
| 4 Dec 2009 | 4 ST17 9XN | Detached | £224,000 | |
| 25 Nov 2009 | 3 ST17 9XN | Detached | £224,950 | |
| 28 Apr 2006 | 5 ST17 9XN | Detached | £227,000 | |
| 16 Feb 2005 | 4 ST17 9XN | Detached | £190,000 | |
| 5 Oct 2001 | 3 ST17 9XN | Detached | £129,000 | |
| 22 Sep 2000 | 10 ST17 9XN | Detached | £112,000 | |
| 23 Aug 1999 | 7 ST17 9XN | Detached | £86,500 | |
| 30 Jul 1999 | 5 ST17 9XN | Detached | £118,500 | |
| 2 Nov 1998 | 6 ST17 9XN | Detached | £96,000 | |
| 30 May 1997 | 3 ST17 9XN | Detached | £87,950 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 124 m². Most common: House, detached (7). Built: 1991-1995 (3); 1996-2002 (2); 1983-1990 (2). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (6); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
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 D (43% of about 680 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.
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, 2 addresses are in areas at high risk, 0 at medium risk and 2 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| ST17 9XN | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| ST17 9XJ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's 13 addresses are between 96 m and 99 m above sea level (97 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST17 9XJ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| ST17 9XN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Stafford 2.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Penkridge 293,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.1 km (5 miles) | |
| Stone (Staffs) 246,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.6 km (7.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Masefield Drive Highfields | 160 m |
| Bus or coach station | Norton Bridge Station Drive | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Windmill Car Park | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 2 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest PoGo Charge | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 46.2 km (29 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 3 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Castlefields | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 5 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Westway Pharmacy | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hillcrest Dental Surgery | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Rowley Hall Hospital | 640 m (0.4 miles) |
| Police station | Stafford Police Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Stafford Highfields | 290 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 6.0 ha | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 360 m² | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 3,610 m² | 180 m |
| Allotments | Unnamed 2,640 m² | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 6.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Upmeads and Attached Terrace Walls, a listed building (Grade II*), 330 m north. 10 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Upmeads and Attached Terrace Walls | Listed building, Grade II* | 330 m north |
| Church of St Mary | Listed building, Grade II* | 380 m west |
| Stafford Castle and associated medieval settlement | Scheduled monument | 650 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Moated site and ancillary enclosure SW of Stafford Castle | Scheduled monument | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) west |
| Hyde Lea moated site and fishpond | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1.1 miles) south |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Wood | Wood | 660 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Kingsmead Marsh | Wetland | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Tillington Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
| Appletree Hill | Hill | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) south-west |
| Haughtondale | Valley | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 13 |
3 of the street's 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castlechurch Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 280 m | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| King Edward VI High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 330 m | No overall grade (Feb 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Requires improvement; Personal development: Requires improvement; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 700 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Rowley Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Burleyfields Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Burton Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
| Flash Ley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.6 km (1 mile) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.7 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | No published inspection |
| Doxey Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | Requires improvement (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Church Hall ST16 1DS | Other catering premises | 210 m | Exempt | |
| Highfields Fish Bar ST17 9YF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 4 Good | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Oriental Tree ST17 9YF | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 4 Good | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Spar ST17 9YF | Retailers - other | 270 m | 5 Very good | 9 Oct 2026 |
| Elevate Highfields ST17 9TX | Other catering premises | 280 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Morrisons Daily ST17 9YF | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| Westway Butchers ST17 9YF | Retailers - other | 300 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Breakfast at Timothy's ST17 9UX | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 m | 5 Very good | 18 Mar 2026 |
| King Edward VI High School ST17 9YJ | School/college/university | 330 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 27 Jun 2025 |
| Stafford Castle & Visitors Centre ST16 1DJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Exempt |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Other theft | 3 |
| Burglary | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
| Drugs | 1 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Tudor Way (37); On or near Masefield Drive (8); On or near Shakespeare Road (5); On or near Sports/Recreation Area (4); On or near Eliot Way (3).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 94% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 60% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 0% | 17% |
| Private rented | 6% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 58% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 40% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 57% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 10% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 11% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 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
Nearby streets
Pantulf Close · Montville Drive · Ralph Court · Burns Avenue · West Way Green · Tudor Way · Masefield Drive · Isabel Close · Cowley Close · Wordsworth Avenue · Shakespeare Road · Vaughan Way
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.