ST16 1BH is a sought-after residential area on Newport Road, 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 1BH 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 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £344k, up 42.6% year-on-year. 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 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00179381 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NEWPORT ROAD, ST16 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWPORT ROAD, ST16 1BH.
514
47
£ 52,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST16 1BH 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 1BH's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership, and £344k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability. Property prices are trending up 42.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST16 1BH. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 289,000
13 sales · Mean £ 304,934
Flat
£ 162,500
1 sales · Mean £ 162,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST16 1BH has low crime rates — 32 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
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Rowley Park Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Gym &Tonic0.2 km
- Pauls News0.8 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc1.0 km
- The Oatcake Kitchen0.2 km
- W H Smith0.5 km
- + 29 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Bridgewood House0.8 km
- The Swan Hotel0.9 km
- Bridgewood House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
21 nearby- Casa0.9 km
- Stafford Bowling Club0.3 km
- The Bear & Pheasant0.7 km
- The Grapes0.9 km
- Icon Venue0.8 km
- + 16 more
Restaurant, Cafe
41 nearby- Nishads Restaurant0.8 km
- Patties + Ting0.9 km
- Thawa Bridge0.9 km
- The Butter Knife0.9 km
- The Old Library Bar and Grill0.9 km
- + 36 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Marks and Spencer0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Stafford International Supermarket0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Ali's0.8 km
- Highfields Fish Bar0.7 km
- Oriental Tree0.7 km
- Slices1.0 km
- Ayo Gorkhali0.9 km
- + 12 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford0.5 km
- Norton Bridge8.3 km
- Penkridge8.6 km
Bus Stops
- Kingsway0.1 km
- Deanshill Close0.2 km
- Deans Park Court0.2 km
- Deans Park Court0.2 km
- Deanshill Close0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST161BH · Data under Open Government Licence