Postcode Analysis Stafford, West Midlands

SEARLE AVENUE, ST16 1AD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEARLE AVENUE, ST16 1AD.

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Population

331

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 52,400 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: ST16 1AD 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.

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5/10
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10/10
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10/10
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9/10
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9/10
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7/10
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10/10
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10/10
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Area Character

ST16 1AD is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £290k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 29.2% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

ST16 1AD is a sought-after residential area on Searle Avenue, 0.4km from Dean's Hill in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Rowley ward and the Stafford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ST16, ST16 1AD offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 93% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £290k, up 29.2% 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 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00151518 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST16 1AD. 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

White / British87.7%
Asian / British Asian7.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.0%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 257,000

10 sales · Mean £ 263,045

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

ST16 1AD has low crime rates — 44 incidents 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.

Violence and sexual offences64
Anti-social behaviour33
Criminal damage and arson17
Vehicle crime10
Public order9

school Local Schools

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Blessed William Howard Catholic School

Good914 pupils0.7 km
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King Edward VI High School

Good0.9 km
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Doxey Primary and Nursery School

Requires Improvement174 pupils1.0 km
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Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy

Requires Improvement17 pupils1.1 km
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Castlechurch Primary School

Requires Improvement260 pupils1.3 km
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St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School

Outstanding147 pupils1.3 km
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St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good185 pupils1.3 km
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Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good137 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Gym &Tonic0.4 km
  • The Oatcake Kitchen0.5 km
  • W H Smith0.6 km
  • Co-operative Pharmacy0.4 km
  • Roots Larder0.5 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

3 nearby
  • Bridgewood House0.8 km
  • The Swan Hotel1.0 km
  • Bridgewood House0.8 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

14 nearby
  • Stafford Bowling Club0.5 km
  • Coach and Horses1.0 km
  • Okra Modern Indian0.9 km
  • The Tree House Cocktail & Champagne Bar0.9 km
  • The Yard1.0 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Nishads Restaurant0.9 km
  • The Soup Kitchen0.9 km
  • Cafe-Loaded0.9 km
  • Riverbank Restaurant0.7 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd1.0 km
  • + 25 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Ali's1.0 km
  • Wok Stop Stafford Ltd0.9 km
  • Greggs1.0 km
  • Windmill Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Domino's Pizza1.0 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Stafford International Supermarket1.0 km
  • Iceland0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stafford0.5 km
  • Norton Bridge7.9 km
  • Penkridge9.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Mansell Close0.1 km
  • Christie Avenue0.1 km
  • Carson Way0.2 km
  • Carson Way0.3 km
  • Deans Park Court0.3 km