ST16 1AB is a sought-after residential area on Christie Avenue, 0.5km from Dean's Hill in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Rowley ward and the Stafford constituency.
For serious buyers, ST16 1AB is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 43) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £309k, up 24.8% year-on-year. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.
Census 2021 statistics for ST16 1AB are sourced from Output Area E00151518 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHRISTIE AVENUE, ST16 1AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHRISTIE AVENUE, ST16 1AB.
331
43
£ 52,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST16 1AB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
ST16 1AB is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £309k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £309k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 24.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST16 1AB. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 258,000
13 sales · Mean £ 261,765
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST16 1AB is moderate at 52 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Blessed William Howard Catholic School
Doxey Primary and Nursery School
King Edward VI High School
Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy
St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Castlechurch Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
27 nearby- Gym &Tonic0.5 km
- The Oatcake Kitchen0.6 km
- W H Smith0.6 km
- Co-operative Pharmacy0.4 km
- Roots Larder0.5 km
- + 22 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Bridgewood House0.8 km
- The Swan Hotel1.0 km
- Bridgewood House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
15 nearby- Stafford Bowling Club0.5 km
- Coach and Horses1.0 km
- Okra Modern Indian0.9 km
- The Tree House Cocktail & Champagne Bar1.0 km
- The Yard1.0 km
- + 10 more
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- Nishads Restaurant1.0 km
- The Soup Kitchen0.9 km
- Cafe-Loaded0.9 km
- Riverbank Restaurant0.7 km
- Denrys Lounge1.0 km
- + 22 more
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Ali's1.0 km
- Doxey Fish Bar0.9 km
- Wok Stop Stafford Ltd1.0 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Windmill Fish Bar0.6 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Stafford International Supermarket1.0 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Lidl Foodstores1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford0.6 km
- Norton Bridge7.8 km
- Penkridge9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Christie Avenue0.1 km
- Carson Way0.2 km
- Mansell Close0.2 km
- Carson Way0.2 km
- Deans Park Court0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ST161AB · Data under Open Government Licence