ST21 (Stafford) has demonstrated rental outperformance relative to capital appreciation over the past five years, with rental growth at 5.6% CAGR against price growth of 2.7% CAGR. Population expansion has been modest at 0.9% over five years, suggesting limited organic demand drivers from demographic shifts. The district's trajectory score of 55.8/100 places it in the 80th percentile nationally, indicating above-median performance characteristics. Currently classified as latent gentrification stage, the postcode presents a rental-focused investment profile rather than capital gains orientation. The divergence between rental and price growth rates warrants attention for investors prioritising yield-based returns.
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See plans from £20/moKey signals
- 1Property prices up 2.5% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.6% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.9% per year
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What's changing in Stafford · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.3 points this month to 56/100, driven mainly by safety.
22 planning applications submitted in ST21 over the last six months, including 3 new build residential schemes, 1 change of use, 3 demolition.
- Permission in Principle - Proposed residential development for up to three dwellingsMar 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Outline Application with all matters reserved for construction of two new dwelling-houses and associated landscape worksFeb 2026 · Awaiting decision
- Permission in Principle - Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two dwellings within the existing curtilageFeb 2026 · Awaiting decision
Stafford (ST21) common questions
Is Stafford up and coming?
Stafford (ST21) has a trajectory score of 56/100 (Strong), placing it in the top 21% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is up 2.2 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Stafford safe?
Stafford has a safety score of 82/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Stafford?
The average property price in Stafford (ST21) is £242k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 2.5% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Stafford?
The median monthly rent in Stafford (ST21) is £862 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Stafford?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Bewdley (DY12), Stafford (ST20), Stafford (ST16), Stoke-On-Trent (ST12), Brierley Hill (DY5). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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