Postcode Analysis Stafford, West Midlands

CARLING CLOSE, ST16 1AS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARLING CLOSE, ST16 1AS.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 52,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: ST16 1AS 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.

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10/10
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10/10
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6/10
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7/10
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1/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. ST16 1AS's low deprivation rank, 96% ownership, and £297k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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

ST16 1AS is a sought-after residential area on Carling Close, 0.6km 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 1AS offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 50 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £297k. 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 1AS are sourced from Output Area E00151530 (shared with 10 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 1AS. 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

White / British93.1%
Asian / British Asian3.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 2%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 297,000

1 sales · Mean £ 297,000

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

ST16 1AS has low crime rates — 33 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 offences33
Anti-social behaviour20
Vehicle crime10
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson5

school Local Schools

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Doxey Primary and Nursery School

Requires Improvement174 pupils0.8 km
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King Edward VI High School

Good1.0 km
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Blessed William Howard Catholic School

Good914 pupils1.0 km
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Castlechurch Primary School

Requires Improvement260 pupils1.3 km
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Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy

Requires Improvement17 pupils1.5 km
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Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good137 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

7 nearby
  • Gym &Tonic0.7 km
  • The Oatcake Kitchen0.7 km
  • W H Smith1.0 km
  • Co-operative Pharmacy0.6 km
  • Roots Larder0.9 km
  • + 2 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Stafford Bowling Club0.8 km
  • Simply Bilash0.9 km
  • The Railway Inn0.8 km
  • Universal Sports Club0.6 km
  • The Kings Horse0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

3 nearby
  • Doxey Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Windmill Fish Bar1.0 km
  • Marco's Pizza0.8 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Gourmet Coffee Bar1.0 km
  • Starbucks1.0 km
  • Eurest c/o Royal Mail0.9 km
  • Gourmet Coffee Bar and Kitchen Ltd1.0 km
  • Stafford Castle & Visitors Centre0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stafford0.9 km
  • Norton Bridge7.7 km
  • Penkridge9.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Carson Way0.3 km
  • Carson Way0.3 km
  • Christie Avenue0.3 km
  • Mansell Close0.4 km