ST12 9EL postcode in Barlaston, Staffordshire
ST12 9EL is a postcode in Barlaston, in the Barlaston ward of Stafford. It is in the Stoke-on-Trent South parliamentary constituency and the Staffordshire police force area, and has been in use since January 1980.
Where ST12 9EL is, and what is near it
- ST12 9EL
- Other postcodes in ST12 9: press one for its page
- 4 schools
- 2 railway stations
- 3 GP practices
- 6 bus stops
- Further out, with the distance
Points are centre points, not buildings, and nothing drawn is a boundary. Names in italics are council wards: we hold no town or village names here. Open this area on OpenStreetMap (latitude 52.9432, longitude -2.1705)
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026; schools: Department for Education; stations and bus stops: Department for Transport; GP practices: NHS England; street map: Ordnance Survey, OS Open Zoomstack, Open Government Licence v3.0, drawn with MapLibre. How we use them
Who looks after ST12 9EL?
- StaffordDistrict council Stafford: bins, council tax, planning
- StaffordshireCounty council Staffordshire: schools, roads, care
- Council tax bandSet for each home, not for a postcode. The bands and a year's charge around ST12 9EL Check a council tax band on GOV.UK
- StaffordshirePolice force area
- Stoke-on-Trent SouthParliamentary constituency. Its MP is Dr Allison Gardner (Labour), as Parliament lists them. Contact Dr Allison Gardner
ONS places a whole postcode in one council, one ward and one constituency, from a single point. A few postcodes cross a boundary, so an address at the edge can belong to the one next door. Your council tax bill or your poll card settles it for your address.
Council, police force area and constituency: ONS Postcode Directory, August 2026. What each council does: GOV.UK. The MP: UK Parliament, read 14 October 2026.
What broadband can you get at ST12 9EL?
Every home and business at ST12 9EL can get gigabit broadband from a line, Ofcom says.
Share of homes and businesses that can get it
Gigabit (1,000 Mbit/s)
Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)
Source: Ofcom, Connected Nations, Spring 2026, data for January 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
When are the bins collected at ST12 9EL?
BinDayBuddy reads bin days from councils' own collection systems. It may have the days for ST12 9EL.
Check the bin days for ST12 9EL on BinDayBuddySource: BinDayBuddy, built from councils' own collection systems and public data. BinDayBuddy is run by Towpath Digital, which also runs this site. How we use it
Is ST12 9EL at risk of flooding?
From rivers and the sea, long term
The Environment Agency's list of postcodes with a home or business in an area at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea does not include ST12 9EL.
Rivers and the sea only, for the land around buildings, not each building. GOV.UK's checker answers for one address, surface water included.
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Rivers and Sea (postcodes in areas at risk), published 6 July 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
From surface water, across Stafford
The Environment Agency publishes this for the whole council, not for ST12 9EL: 1,594 properties in Stafford are at high risk (1.9% of all its properties). All the figures for Stafford
Source: Environment Agency, Risk of Flooding from Surface Water, properties at risk by local authority, version 2025-09, listed 18 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Flood warnings
The centre of ST12 9EL is not in any of the Environment Agency's flood warning or alert areas. Part of the postcode may still be, so check your own address when you sign up.
Sign up for flood warnings, free, on GOV.UK Check flood risk at another postcodeSource: Environment Agency, flood warning areas read 17 October 2026. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use these
What do homes sell for near ST12 9EL?
Homes in ST12 9 sold for a typical £271,000 in the 12 months to August 2026, across 37 sales, down 15.3% on the 12 months before, HM Land Registry's figures show.
- Detached £397,475 12 sales
- Semi-detached £268,000 14 sales
- Terraced £173,000 7 sales
- Flat or maisonette 4 sales, too few to price
Each bar is that kind's typical price, against the most expensive kind here.
Across the whole ST12 district: a typical £271,000 from 37 sales.
How we work this out: house prices by postcodeSource: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Homes sold in ST12 9EL
HM Land Registry records one standard sale of homes in ST12 9EL from January 2024 to August 2026, the latest on 9 May 2025. Each sale below opens Land Registry's own record of it.
Sales at market value to a private buyer; the latest months are not complete. Own or live in a home listed here and would rather it were not? Ask us to take it off.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, files dated 28 September 2026. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
What council tax band are homes near ST12 9EL?
The Valuation Office Agency counts about 740 homes in the neighbourhood around ST12 9EL. The largest share of them, 18%, are in council tax band A. More were built from 1945 to 1964 than in any other period (48%). A home's own band is set for that home: check it on GOV.UK.
Council tax bands, and a year's council tax
Band D in Stafford for 2026‑27: £2,303. For the bands the homes here are in, a year's council tax runs from £1,535 (band A) to £3,838 (band G); band A, the most common, is £1,535.
| Band | Homes around here | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Band A | about 130 (18%) | £1,535 |
| Band B | about 90 (12%) | £1,791 |
| Band C | about 130 (18%) | £2,047 |
| Band D | about 130 (18%) | £2,303 |
| Band E | about 130 (18%) | £2,814 |
| Band F | about 90 (12%) | £3,326 |
| Band G | about 40 (5%) | £3,838 |
| Band H | withheld | £4,605 |
When the homes were built
- 10% Before 1900
- 3% 1900 to 1918
- 22% 1919 to 1939
- 48% 1945 to 1964
- 10% 1965 to 1982
- 1% 1983 to 1999
- 4% 2000 to 2009
- 1% 2010 to 2019
- None 2020 or later
2020 or later: none of the homes the VOA counts here.
Averages for Stafford before discounts, not any one home's bill.
Council tax: Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government, Council Tax levels set by local authorities in England 2026 to 2027, Table 10, published 25 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Counts for the neighbourhood the centre of ST12 9EL is in (ONS area E01029682), rounded by the VOA.
Check one home's band on GOV.UKSource: Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties, at 31 March 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which schools are near ST12 9EL?
The nearest open schools to ST12 9EL, in a straight line. Distance is not a catchment.
Primary
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. Each school opens its own record there. How we use it
Where is the nearest station to ST12 9EL?
The nearest railway station to the centre of ST12 9EL is Barlaston Rail Station, 150 metres away in a straight line.
- Barlaston Rail Station Railway station 150 mWalk
- Wedgwood Rail Station Railway station 850 mWalk
Straight-line distances from the centre point, not routes. Walk: under 1.2 km. Cycle: 1.2 to 5 km. Drive: further.
6 bus stops within 400 metres, the nearest Plume of Feathers PH, 120 m away.
More stations near ST12 9EL, and how we find themSource: Department for Transport, NaPTAN, read 17 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which GP surgeries are near ST12 9EL?
The nearest GP practices to the centre of ST12 9EL, in a straight line. Each sets the area it takes patients from. In England, each opens its page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects and rates it.
- Brinsley Avenue Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report April 2026 · Phone 01782 657199 2.9 kmCycle
- Trentham Mews Medical Centre Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2020, over 3 years old · Phone 01782 644815 3.3 kmCycle
- Blurton Medical Practice Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01782 319375 3.3 kmCycle
Source: NHS England, Organisation Data Service (GP practices), read 17 October 2026; ratings: Care Quality Commission, 1 October 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Where can I charge an electric car near ST12 9EL?
The nearest charging points to the centre of ST12 9EL, as OpenStreetMap had them on 20 October 2026:
- Trentham Supercharger Charging point · 8 chargers · CCS · up to 250 kW 2.8 kmCycle
OpenStreetMap is mapped by volunteers. It does not have every charger, and not every one it has gives its speed or plugs. Check a charger's own app before you set off.
See more chargers on Open Charge MapSource: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Which dentists are near ST12 9EL?
The nearest to the centre of ST12 9EL, in a straight line. Those in England open their page at the Care Quality Commission, which inspects them. It gives few dentists a rating.
- The Riley Dental Studio Limited Phone 01782 374330 150 mWalk
- Hanford Dental and Implant Centre Phone 01782 694094 3.9 kmCycle
- Bhandal Dental Practice - 404 Sandon Road Phone 01782 388373 4.6 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which hospitals are nearest to ST12 9EL?
The nearest NHS and private hospitals and clinics in England, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating. One in Wales or Scotland may be nearer.
- Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report September 2026 · Phone 01782 625431 6.0 kmDrive
- Royal Stoke University Hospital Care Quality Commission rating: Requires improvement CQC report April 2025 · Phone 01782 715444 7.2 kmDrive
Not every hospital has an accident and emergency department. In an emergency, call 999.
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which care homes are near ST12 9EL?
The nearest care homes to the centre of ST12 9EL, in a straight line, with the Care Quality Commission's latest overall rating.
- Orsett House Retirement Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report March 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01782 372147 350 mWalk
- Heyfields Nursing Home Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report July 2022, over 3 years old · Phone 01782 373584 550 mWalk
- Oaklea House Care Quality Commission rating: Good CQC report October 2019, over 3 years old · Phone 01782 373236 1.3 kmCycle
Source: Care Quality Commission (directory of 14 October 2026, ratings of 1 October 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0. This uses Care Quality Commission information. How we use it
Which pharmacies are near ST12 9EL?
The nearest NHS pharmacies to the centre of ST12 9EL, in a straight line. Those in England show the opening hours they gave the NHS (list published July 2026) and open their page on the NHS website. A few work online or by post only: check before you go.
- Millers Pharmacy Mon to Wed 9am to 6pm; Thu 9am to 1pm; Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01782 372558 150 mWalk
- Trentham Pharmacy Mon 9am to 1pm, 1:30pm to 6pm; Tue to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat 9am to 12pm; Sun closed · Phone 01782 657183 3.2 kmCycle
- Blurton Pharmacy Mon to Fri 9am to 6pm; Sat and Sun closed · Phone 01782 314408 3.4 kmCycle
Hours can change on bank holidays. For urgent help when a pharmacy is closed, call NHS 111.
Source: NHS Business Services Authority (phone numbers: NHS Organisation Data Service), Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
Which vets are near ST12 9EL?
The nearest vets to the centre of ST12 9EL on OpenStreetMap, in a straight line. Each opens its entry on the map, with its opening hours and website where they are mapped.
- Hope Veterinary Surgery Phone +44 1782 657788 2.7 kmCycle
- PDSA Pet Hospital 6.4 kmDrive
- Rogers, Brock & Barker 7.5 kmDrive
OpenStreetMap may not have every vet. Out of hours, ring your own vet’s number first: the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons says vets in practice must arrange round-the-clock emergency first aid and pain relief, themselves or through another service.
Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors, Open Database Licence, map as of 20 October 2026. How we use it
Is ST12 9EL in a conservation area?
The centre of ST12 9EL is not in any conservation area, listed building, tree preservation area, green belt or protected landscape that planning.data.gov.uk holds. Not every council has sent all its data, so check with the council before relying on it.
Source: planning.data.gov.uk, asked at the postcode's centre point. Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
How much crime is there near ST12 9EL?
Police.uk records 14 crimes and reports of anti-social behaviour within a mile of the centre of ST12 9EL in August 2026, the latest month it has published.
Police.uk places each report at a nearby point, so this is an area, not a street.
Your local policing team on Police.uk How we work this out: crime by postcode, with the last 12 monthsSource: data.police.uk, from its download of 30 September 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0. How we use it
The official record for ST12 9EL
- Ward
- Barlaston
- Parish
- Barlaston
- Region
- West Midlands
- Country
- England
- Built-up area
- Barlaston
- Rural or urban
- Smaller rural, nearer to a major town or city
- In use since
- January 1980
Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) Postcode Directory, August 2026, loaded 20 October 2026. See all our data sources
Where to check what we do not hold
- Food hygiene ratings: Food hygiene ratings, from the Food Standards Agency
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