Parkfields Stafford
20 addresses across 1 postcode (ST17), about 120 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 37600765.
- Sales: 14 recorded sales since 1995; in 2025 the median was £285,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 10 homes have an energy certificate (C: 2, D: 4, E: 4).
- Flood: 7 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 A; 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, Rowley Park Pleasure Grounds, is about 580 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 6.8 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 6.7 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 87 to 92 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 20 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Rising Brook, about 690 m (0.4 miles) away, with 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 300 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 84% of households owned their home and 47% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 72 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | £285,000 | £285,000 | £285,000 |
| 2024 | 1 | £278,848 | £278,848 | £278,848 |
| 2022 | 2 | £297,500 | £255,000 | £340,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £260,000 | £260,000 | £260,000 |
| 2019 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2017 | 1 | £190,000 | £190,000 | £190,000 |
| 2014 | 1 | £160,000 | £160,000 | £160,000 |
| 2012 | 1 | £118,000 | £118,000 | £118,000 |
| 2009 | 2 | £157,500 | £155,000 | £160,000 |
| 2003 | 1 | £117,500 | £117,500 | £117,500 |
| 1999 | 1 | £83,450 | £83,450 | £83,450 |
| 1998 | 1 | £75,000 | £75,000 | £75,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2025 | 10 ST17 9RD | Semi-detached | £285,000 | |
| 1 Aug 2024 | 6 ST17 9RD | Semi-detached | £278,848 | |
| 25 Nov 2022 | 16 ST17 9RD | Semi-detached | £340,000 | |
| 2 Feb 2022 | 8 ST17 9RD | Semi-detached | £255,000 | |
| 17 Aug 2020 | 16 ST17 9RD | Semi-detached | £260,000 | |
| 20 Feb 2019 | 18 ST17 9RD | Semi-detached | £270,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2017 | 13 ST17 9RD | Semi-detached | £190,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2014 | 2 ST17 9RD | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2012 | 11 ST17 9RD | Semi-detached | £118,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2009 | 13 ST17 9RD | Semi-detached | £160,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2009 | 18 ST17 9RD | Semi-detached | £155,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2003 | 20 ST17 9RD | Semi-detached | £117,500 | |
| 29 Oct 1999 | 8 ST17 9RD | Semi-detached | £83,450 | |
| 23 Jul 1998 | 7 ST17 9RD | Semi-detached | £75,000 |
Energy performance certificates
10 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 105 m². Most common: Bungalow, semi-detached (8); Bungalow, detached (2). Built: 1950-1966 (7); 1930-1949 (2); 1976-1982 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (8).
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 A (29% of about 830 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, 6 addresses are in areas at high risk, 1 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's 20 addresses are between 87 m and 92 m above sea level (89 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST17 9RD | 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 | 7.6 km (4.7 miles) | |
| Hednesford 276,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 12.3 km (7.7 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 8 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 28 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tennyson Road Highfields | 180 m |
| Bus or coach station | Norton Bridge Station Drive | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) |
| Car parks | NCP - Stafford Water Street Car Park | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) |
| EV charging points | 4 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest E.ON Drive Public Charging Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Birmingham Airport BHX | 45.5 km (28 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rising Brook | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Westway Pharmacy | 560 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Hillcrest Dental Surgery | 320 m |
| Hospital | Rowley Hall Hospital | 310 m |
| Police station | Stafford Police Station | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Morrisons Daily - Stafford Highfields | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rowley Park Pleasure Grounds 9,220 m² | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,410 m² | 250 m |
| Playing field | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Rowley Park Sports Stadium 13 ha | 50 m |
| Allotments | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,310 m² | 300 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.9 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Stafford Castle and associated medieval settlement, a scheduled monument, 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west. 4 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Stafford Castle and associated medieval settlement | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Hyde Lea moated site and fishpond | Scheduled monument | 1.7 km (1 mile) south-west |
| East Gate | Scheduled monument | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) north-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Castle Wood | Wood | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-west |
| Kingsmead Marsh | Wetland | 2 km (1.2 miles) north-east |
| Tillington Pool | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) north |
| Butter Hill | Hill | 3.2 km (2 miles) south-west |
| Haughtondale | Valley | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 6.8 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 6.7 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 11.2 | 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 19 | 20 |
1 of the street's 20 addresses is 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowley Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 150 m | No published inspection |
| Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 280 m | 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 |
| King Edward VI High School | Secondary | 11–18 | 580 m (0.4 miles) | 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 |
| Castlechurch Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Flash Ley Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 770 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Burton Manor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Blessed William Howard Catholic School Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Silkmore Primary Academy | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | 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 |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowley Park Sports Stadium ST17 9XX | Retailers - other | 130 m | 5 Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Oscars Nursery ST17 9UZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School ST17 9UZ | School/college/university | 330 m | 5 Very good | 10 Sep 2026 |
| Beechcroft House ST17 9BA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 420 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 25 Nov 2024 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 28 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 |
| Other theft | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Public order | 5 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Other crime | 3 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 1 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Averill Road (19); On or near Jones Close (18); On or near Park Avenue (15); On or near Parking Area (7); On or near Parkfields (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 16% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 84% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 57% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 2% | 1% |
| Social rented | 8% | 17% |
| Private rented | 7% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 4% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 33% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | under 1% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 42% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 51% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 2% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 2% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 50% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 6% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 47% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 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
- ST17 9RD: 20 addresses
Nearby streets
Highlands · Averill Road · West Way · Park Avenue · Highfield Grove · Jones Close · Turney Grove · Mary Rand Close · Attlee Crescent · Hyde Court · Hill Crest · Coghlan Road
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.