ST16 1AQ is a sought-after residential area on Rose Hill, 0.6km from Dean's Hill in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Rowley ward and the Stafford constituency.
For serious buyers, ST16 1AQ is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address. Employment levels are high (48% in full-time work) — a well-connected, economically active community.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £245k. 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 1AQ are sourced from Output Area E00151529 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROSE HILL, ST16 1AQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSE HILL, ST16 1AQ.
305
39
£ 52,400 /yr
61%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST16 1AQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ST16 1AQ combines high owner-occupation (75%), strong property values (£245k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £245k prices and low crime — this postcode commands a premium for good reason.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST16 1AQ. The average age is 39.2. 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: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 245,000
1 sales · Mean £ 245,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST16 1AQ has low crime rates — 42 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
Doxey Primary and Nursery School
Blessed William Howard Catholic School
King Edward VI High School
Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy
Castlechurch Primary School
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Gym &Tonic0.7 km
- The Oatcake Kitchen0.7 km
- W H Smith0.9 km
- Co-operative Pharmacy0.6 km
- Roots Larder0.8 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Stafford Bowling Club0.8 km
- Simply Bilash0.7 km
- The Lamb Inn0.9 km
- The Railway Inn0.7 km
- Universal Sports Club0.5 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Riverbank Restaurant0.9 km
- Gourmet Coffee Bar0.9 km
- Starbucks0.9 km
- Stafford College Food Hall0.9 km
- Eurest c/o Royal Mail0.8 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Doxey Fish Bar0.8 km
- Windmill Fish Bar0.8 km
- Marco's Pizza0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford0.8 km
- Norton Bridge7.7 km
- Penkridge9.2 km
Bus Stops
- Carson Way0.1 km
- Carson Way0.1 km
- Christie Avenue0.2 km
- Mansell Close0.4 km
- Universal Works0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ST161AQ · Data under Open Government Licence