ST16 is a postcode district in Stafford, West Midlands, covering 897 active and 498 retired postcodes.
The largest share of ST16 (10%) is characterised by a retirement-heavy area, often including sheltered housing or care homes, alongside a community-focused area with strong migrant family networks (9%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes ST16 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in ST16 are around £198k, down 5.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across ST16 at 393 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 42 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full ST16 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
ST16 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the ST16 postcode area.
33,633
42
£ 43,467 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. ST16's 59% ownership and 42-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £198k. Property prices are trending down 5.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
school Local Schools
Holden Lane Primary School
Tillington Manor Primary School
Doxey Primary and Nursery School
Marshlands School
The Excel Academy
John Wheeldon Primary Academy
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Sir Graham Balfour High School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
81 nearby- Branded Bargains
- Alberts Cafe
- Mallard Catering Ltd
- Panku
- Sports Direct
- + 76 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
5 nearby- Bridgewood House
- Bridgewood House
- Premier Inn
- The Swan Hotel
- The Vine Hotel
Pub, NightClub
52 nearby- The Metropolitan Bar
- The Waggon & Horses
- Amasal Sports & Social Club
- Bird In Hand
- Butler's Bell
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
14 nearby- Aldi
- Asda
- Co-operative
- Co-operative
- Co-operative
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
81 nearby- 14 Forty
- Geek Retreat
- Starbucks
- 7 Market Square Ltd
- A Novel Patisserie
- + 76 more
Takeaway Shop
46 nearby- Artemis Minds
- Yo! To Go!
- Ali's
- Atlas Kebab House Ltd
- Ayo Gorkhali
- + 41 more
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