ST16 1AR is a sought-after residential area on Holmes Close, 0.5km from Dean's Hill in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Rowley ward and the Stafford constituency.
For serious buyers, ST16 1AR is a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 96% 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 £229k. 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 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00151530 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HOLMES CLOSE, ST16 1AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HOLMES CLOSE, ST16 1AR.
304
50
£ 52,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST16 1AR 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ST16 1AR combines high owner-occupation (96%), strong property values (£229k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. £229k 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 1AR. The average age is 49.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 229,950
1 sales · Mean £ 229,950
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST16 1AR 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
Doxey Primary and Nursery School
Blessed William Howard Catholic School
King Edward VI High School
Castlechurch Primary School
Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy
Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Gym &Tonic0.7 km
- The Oatcake Kitchen0.7 km
- W H Smith0.9 km
- Co-operative Pharmacy0.6 km
- Roots Larder0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Stafford Bowling Club0.8 km
- Simply Bilash0.8 km
- The Railway Inn0.7 km
- Universal Sports Club0.6 km
- The Kings Horse0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Doxey Fish Bar0.8 km
- Windmill Fish Bar0.9 km
- Marco's Pizza0.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Gourmet Coffee Bar0.9 km
- Starbucks0.9 km
- Eurest c/o Royal Mail0.9 km
- Gourmet Coffee Bar and Kitchen Ltd0.9 km
- Stafford Castle & Visitors Centre1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford0.9 km
- Norton Bridge7.7 km
- Penkridge9.1 km
Bus Stops
- Carson Way0.2 km
- Carson Way0.2 km
- Christie Avenue0.2 km
- Mansell Close0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ST161AR · Data under Open Government Licence