Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the ST17 postcode area, covering Stafford and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£171,696
Median price
£155,000
5-year trend
+27.3%
Total sales
19,916
The ST17 area has 850 individual postcodes with 19,916 registered sales. Prices are +56.7% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Stafford. The five-year price movement is +27.3%.
A West Midlands county town with fast Avanti West Coast trains to London Euston, a historic town centre and affordable housing midway between Birmingham and Manchester.
🚆 Main station
Stafford
⏱️ London commute
~80 min by train
🏫 Notable school
King Edward VI High School
ST17 averages £171,696, placing it in the affordable category, +56.7% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 19,916 recorded sales across 850 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in ST17 is +27.3%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
ST17 4YA
£150,583 avg · 153 sales
ST17 9JY
£96,990 avg · 148 sales
ST17 0FG
£193,591 avg · 140 sales
ST17 0JP
£226,107 avg · 140 sales
ST17 9GE
£105,955 avg · 117 sales
ST17 4BS
£127,945 avg · 114 sales
ST17 4SD
£200,382 avg · 113 sales
ST17 4LT
£127,953 avg · 109 sales
ST17 0BX
£133,796 avg · 102 sales
This ST17 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the ST17 postcode area is £171,696, based on 19,916 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Stafford.
Properties in ST17 average £171,696, which is +56.7% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£155,000) is 9.7% below the average (£171,696), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in ST17 have moved +27.3% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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