ST16 1BA is a well-regarded residential area on Newport Road, 0.5km from Dean's Hill in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Rowley ward and the Stafford constituency.
The people who live in ST16 1BA are typical of a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 42 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £287k. 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 1BA are sourced from Output Area E00179416 (shared with 643 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWPORT ROAD, ST16 1BA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWPORT ROAD, ST16 1BA.
248
42
£ 52,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST16 1BA is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ST16 1BA spans multiple life stages — average age 42, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST16 1BA. The average age is 41.7. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 255,000
6 sales · Mean £ 264,166
Detached
£ 260,000
1 sales · Mean £ 260,000
Semi-Detached
£ 259,000
2 sales · Mean £ 259,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST16 1BA is moderate at 64 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
Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy
King Edward VI High School
St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Castlechurch Primary School
Rowley Park Primary Academy
Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Eastgate Homebrew0.9 km
- Gym &Tonic0.1 km
- Pauls News0.6 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.7 km
- The Oatcake Kitchen0.5 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Bridgewood House0.5 km
- The Swan Hotel0.6 km
- Bridgewood House0.5 km
- The Vine Hotel0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
31 nearby- Casa0.6 km
- Stafford Bowling Club0.0 km
- The Bear & Pheasant0.5 km
- The Grapes0.6 km
- Coach and Horses0.6 km
- + 26 more
Restaurant, Cafe
57 nearby- Nando's0.8 km
- Nishads Restaurant0.5 km
- Patties + Ting0.7 km
- Thawa Bridge0.6 km
- The Butter Knife0.7 km
- + 52 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks and Spencer0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Aldi0.9 km
- Stafford International Supermarket0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Ali's0.5 km
- Highfields Fish Bar1.0 km
- Oriental Tree1.0 km
- Slices0.7 km
- Dessert Island Stafford0.7 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford0.3 km
- Norton Bridge8.3 km
- Penkridge8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Rowley Avenue0.0 km
- Rowley Avenue0.0 km
- Kingsway0.2 km
- Deans Park Court0.2 km
- Stafford Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST161BA · Data under Open Government Licence