ST16 1AE is a sought-after residential area on Gunnell Close, 0.4km from Dean's Hill in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Rowley ward and the Stafford constituency.
For serious buyers, ST16 1AE 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 rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £311k. 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 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00151518 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GUNNELL CLOSE, ST16 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GUNNELL CLOSE, ST16 1AE.
331
43
£ 52,400 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST16 1AE 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 1AE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £311k, 93% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £311k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST16 1AE. 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
Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 296,500
4 sales · Mean £ 293,237
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST16 1AE has low crime rates — 38 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
11 nearby- Gym &Tonic0.4 km
- The Oatcake Kitchen0.5 km
- W H Smith0.6 km
- Co-operative Pharmacy0.4 km
- Roots Larder0.5 km
- + 6 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bridgewood House0.8 km
- Bridgewood House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
9 nearby- Stafford Bowling Club0.5 km
- Okra Modern Indian1.0 km
- Simply Bilash0.6 km
- The Lamb Inn0.8 km
- Bird In Hand0.9 km
- + 4 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Nishads Restaurant1.0 km
- The Soup Kitchen0.9 km
- Cafe-Loaded1.0 km
- Riverbank Restaurant0.8 km
- Denrys Lounge1.0 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Wok Stop Stafford Ltd1.0 km
- Windmill Fish Bar0.7 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Iceland1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford0.6 km
- Norton Bridge7.9 km
- Penkridge9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Christie Avenue0.1 km
- Mansell Close0.1 km
- Carson Way0.2 km
- Carson Way0.2 km
- Deans Park Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST161AE · Data under Open Government Licence