Vicarage Close Eccleshall, Stafford
11 addresses across 2 postcodes (ST21), about 90 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 37601370.
- Sales: 6 recorded sales since 1995; in 2024 the median was £290,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 8 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 2).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 0% to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Stone (Staffs), about 8.7 km (5.4 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 320 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 4.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 5.9 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 90 to 92 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 11 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Crown Surgery, about 170 m away.
- People: About 260 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 67% of households owned their home and 35% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | £290,000 | £290,000 | £290,000 |
| 2023 | 1 | £208,000 | £208,000 | £208,000 |
| 2022 | 1 | £208,000 | £208,000 | £208,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | £177,500 | £177,500 | £177,500 |
| 2008 | 1 | £162,000 | £162,000 | £162,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 2024 | 1 ST21 6BX | Terraced | £290,000 | |
| 27 Oct 2023 | 1 ST21 6BX | Terraced | £208,000 | |
| 2 Mar 2022 | 10 ST21 6BX | Terraced | £208,000 | |
| 11 Dec 2020 | 8 ST21 6BX | Terraced | £177,500 | |
| 22 Dec 2014 | 8 ST21 6BX | Terraced | £145,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 26 Sep 2008 | 1 ST21 6BX | Terraced | £162,000 |
Energy performance certificates
8 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 83 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (4); House, end-terrace (3); House, semi-detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (7); 1930-1949 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (social) (4).
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 (21% of about 1,190 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Eccleshall (council page). Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 3.
- 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.
Listed buildings
- 63, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 74, HIGH STREET, grade II
- 76, HIGH STREET, grade II
Roadworks
Finished in the last three months
- 5 August 2026 to 14 August 2026: SEVERN TRENT WATER, Utility repair and maintenance works, some carriageway incursion, on the footway, carriageway (standard works)
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
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.
Height above sea level
The street's 11 addresses are between 90 m and 92 m above sea level (92 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST21 6BU | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| ST21 6BX | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Stone (Staffs) 246,000 journeys in 2024–25 | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) |
| Stafford 2.5 million journeys in 2024–25 | 10.9 km (6.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Post Office Eccleshall | 300 m |
| Bus or coach station | Norton Bridge Station Drive | 4.4 km (2.7 miles) |
| EV charging points | HMP Drake Hall | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Manchester Airport MAN | 54.6 km (34 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Crown Surgery | 170 m |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Eccleshall Pharmacy | 160 m |
| NHS dentists | 2 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Castle View Dental Spa | 230 m |
| Hospital | St George's Hospital | 11.2 km (6.9 miles) |
| Police station | Stone Police Station | 8.8 km (5.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 520 m² | 320 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Unnamed 4,350 m² | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,130 m² | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 310 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.3 ha | 670 m (0.4 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 0.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Church of the Holy Trinity, a listed building (Grade I), 140 m north-west. 63 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade I and 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Church of the Holy Trinity | Listed building, Grade I | 140 m north-west |
| Eccleshall Castle | Listed building, Grade II* | 480 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Eccleshall Castle | Scheduled monument | 490 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Tower at Eccleshall Castle | Listed building, Grade II* | 500 m (0.3 miles) north |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Mere | Lake or reservoir | 490 m (0.3 miles) north-west |
| Elford Heath | Wood | 890 m (0.6 miles) west |
| The Dingle | Valley | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south-west |
| Large Covert | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Cat's Hill Cross Wood | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north |
| Cat's Hill | Hill | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 4.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 5.9 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 9.6 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 10 | 11 |
1 of the street's 11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Nov 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak ST21 6BZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 27 Mar 2025 |
| Country Kitchen ST21 6BW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Star Pizza ST21 6BZ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 170 m | 5 Very good | 22 Oct 2024 |
| Eccleshall Pharmacy ST21 6BW | Retailers - other | 170 m | Exempt | |
| Lodeys of Newcastle ST21 6BZ | Retailers - other | 190 m | 5 Very good | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Tandoori Kitchen ST21 6AD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 4 Good | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Jasmine Peking Restaurant ST21 6BW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 230 m | 4 Good | 19 Feb 2026 |
| The Bell Inn ST21 6BZ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 m | 4 Good | 25 Sep 2024 |
| Olive Italian ST21 6BZ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | 5 Very good | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Courtyard Coffee ST21 6BZ | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Chocbox | Retailers - other | 270 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Flour & Co Bakehouse ST21 6BW | Manufacturers/packers | 290 m | 5 Very good | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Three Pillars Wine ST21 6BZ | Retailers - other | 290 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2025 |
| The Great Wall ST21 6BH | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 m | 5 Very good | 10 Mar 2025 |
| The Old Smithy ST21 6DF | Pub/bar/nightclub | 310 m | 4 Good | 28 Jan 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 6 |
| Burglary | 2 |
| Other theft | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
| Shoplifting | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Small Lane (7); On or near Perle Brook (4); On or near Vicarage Close (3); On or near Usulwall Close (2); On or near High Street (2).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 10% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 40% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 67% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 49% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 50% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 5% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 41% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 31% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 57% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 12% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 39% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 35% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 96% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 2% | 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
Nearby streets
Sheriffs Way · Usulwall Close · High Street · Perle Brook · Yates Yard · Churchfield Road · St Chads Road · Gaol Butts · Oak Road · Eagle Crescent · Church Grove · Church Street
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.