Postcode Analysis Stafford, West Midlands

CASTLEFIELDS, ST16 1BG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLEFIELDS, ST16 1BG.

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Population

248

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Avg Age

42

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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 1BG is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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10/10
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7/10
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6/10
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8/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

ST16 1BG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 42, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood.

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

ST16 1BG is a well-regarded residential area on Castlefields, 0.5km from Broadeye in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Rowley ward and the Stafford constituency.

Day-to-day life in ST16 1BG has the character of a classic working-class terrace area — densely packed streets, low ethnic diversity. The daytime character shifts — industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. The 42 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £181k. 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 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00179416 (shared with 643 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 1BG. 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

White / British93.9%
Asian / British Asian4.5%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 181,000

1 sales · Mean £ 181,000

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

Crime around ST16 1BG is above average at 102 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 offences111
Anti-social behaviour48
Criminal damage and arson27
Public order26
Drugs24

school Local Schools

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Blessed William Howard Catholic School

Good914 pupils0.2 km
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Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy

Requires Improvement17 pupils0.6 km
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St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good185 pupils0.8 km
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St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School

Outstanding147 pupils0.8 km
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King Edward VI High School

Good0.9 km
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Castlechurch Primary School

Requires Improvement260 pupils1.3 km
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Rowley Park Primary Academy

Good188 pupils1.3 km
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Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good137 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • Eastgate Homebrew0.9 km
  • Gym &Tonic0.2 km
  • Pauls News0.5 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.6 km
  • The Oatcake Kitchen0.6 km
  • + 36 more
hotel

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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

32 nearby
  • Casa0.6 km
  • Stafford Bowling Club0.1 km
  • The Bear & Pheasant0.5 km
  • The Grapes0.6 km
  • The Greyhound Inn1.0 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

59 nearby
  • Nando's0.7 km
  • Nishads Restaurant0.5 km
  • Patties + Ting0.6 km
  • Thawa Bridge0.6 km
  • The Butter Knife0.6 km
  • + 54 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Marks and Spencer0.6 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Aldi0.9 km
  • Stafford International Supermarket0.6 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

19 nearby
  • Ali's0.5 km
  • Slices0.7 km
  • Dessert Island Stafford0.7 km
  • The Dog House0.7 km
  • Fountain House0.5 km
  • + 14 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stafford0.2 km
  • Norton Bridge8.3 km
  • Penkridge8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Rowley Avenue0.1 km
  • Rowley Avenue0.1 km
  • Stafford Rail Station0.2 km
  • Stafford Rail Station0.2 km
  • Railway Station0.2 km