ST16 1BD is a sought-after residential area on Beechcroft Grange, 0.2km 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 1BD offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Outside of residential hours, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The 47 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 87% 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1BD are sourced from Output Area E00179381 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BEECHCROFT GRANGE, ST16 1BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEECHCROFT GRANGE, ST16 1BD.
514
47
£ 52,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST16 1BD 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
A sought-after, premium postcode. ST16 1BD's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST16 1BD. The average age is 46.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST16 1BD has low crime rates — 35 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
Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy
Castlechurch Primary School
Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Rowley Park Primary Academy
St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
29 nearby- Gym &Tonic0.2 km
- Pauls News0.9 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc1.0 km
- The Oatcake Kitchen0.2 km
- W H Smith0.5 km
- + 24 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Bridgewood House0.8 km
- The Swan Hotel1.0 km
- Bridgewood House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- Casa0.9 km
- Stafford Bowling Club0.3 km
- The Bear & Pheasant0.7 km
- The Grapes0.9 km
- Icon Venue0.8 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Nishads Restaurant0.9 km
- Patties + Ting1.0 km
- Thawa Bridge0.9 km
- The Butter Knife1.0 km
- The Old Library Bar and Grill0.9 km
- + 33 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks and Spencer0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Stafford International Supermarket0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Ali's0.8 km
- Highfields Fish Bar0.7 km
- Oriental Tree0.7 km
- Slices1.0 km
- Ayo Gorkhali0.9 km
- + 10 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford0.6 km
- Norton Bridge8.4 km
- Penkridge8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Kingsway0.1 km
- Deanshill Close0.1 km
- Deanshill Close0.2 km
- Deans Park Court0.3 km
- Deans Park Court0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST161BD · Data under Open Government Licence