ST16 1BE is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Dean's Hill in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Rowley ward and the Stafford constituency.
For serious buyers, ST16 1BE is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a healthcare and public administration zone — major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 87% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 1BE are sourced from Output Area E00179381 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST16 1BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST16 1BE.
514
47
£ 52,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST16 1BE 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
ST16 1BE is a premium owner-occupier postcode — 87% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST16 1BE. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST16 1BE is moderate at 52 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
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
Castlechurch Primary School
Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Rowley Park Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
41 nearby- Gym &Tonic0.1 km
- Pauls News0.8 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.9 km
- The Oatcake Kitchen0.3 km
- W H Smith0.4 km
- + 36 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Bridgewood House0.7 km
- The Swan Hotel0.8 km
- Bridgewood House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
27 nearby- Casa0.8 km
- Stafford Bowling Club0.2 km
- The Bear & Pheasant0.7 km
- The Grapes0.8 km
- Icon Venue0.7 km
- + 22 more
Restaurant, Cafe
50 nearby- Nando's1.0 km
- Nishads Restaurant0.7 km
- Patties + Ting0.9 km
- Thawa Bridge0.8 km
- The Butter Knife0.9 km
- + 45 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks and Spencer0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Stafford International Supermarket0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Ali's0.7 km
- Highfields Fish Bar0.8 km
- Oriental Tree0.8 km
- Slices0.9 km
- Ayo Gorkhali0.8 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford0.4 km
- Norton Bridge8.3 km
- Penkridge8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Kingsway0.0 km
- Deans Park Court0.1 km
- Deans Park Court0.1 km
- Rowley Avenue0.2 km
- Rowley Avenue0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST161BE · Data under Open Government Licence