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.
SEARLE AVENUE, ST16 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SEARLE AVENUE, ST16 1AD.
331
43
£ 52,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
Blessed William Howard Catholic School
King Edward VI High School
Doxey Primary and Nursery School
Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy
Castlechurch Primary School
St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Bridgewood House0.8 km
- The Swan Hotel1.0 km
- Bridgewood House0.8 km
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: ST161AD · Data under Open Government Licence