ST16 1BL is a safe, established residential area on High Park, 0.1km from Dean's Hill in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Highfields & Western Downs ward and the Stafford constituency.
For serious buyers, ST16 1BL is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 82% 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 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £412k.
Census 2021 statistics for ST16 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00151519 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HIGH PARK, ST16 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH PARK, ST16 1BL.
527
47
£ 52,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST16 1BL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates ST16 1BL — age 47, 82% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £412k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST16 1BL. The average age is 47.5. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 340,000
9 sales · Mean £ 341,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST16 1BL has low crime rates — 33 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
King Edward VI High School
Blessed William Howard Catholic School
Castlechurch Primary School
Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Rowley Park Primary Academy
Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy
St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Gym &Tonic0.5 km
- The Oatcake Kitchen0.2 km
- W H Smith0.8 km
- Spar0.5 km
- Co-operative Pharmacy0.3 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Stafford Bowling Club0.6 km
- The Kings Horse0.4 km
- The Railway Inn0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Highfields Fish Bar0.5 km
- Oriental Tree0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Breakfast at Timothy's0.6 km
- Gourmet Coffee Bar and Kitchen Ltd0.8 km
- Stafford Castle & Visitors Centre0.7 km
- The Play Shed1.0 km
- Gourmet Coffee Bar0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford0.8 km
- Norton Bridge8.3 km
- Penkridge8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Oakbrook Close0.1 km
- Deanshill Close0.2 km
- Oakbrook Close0.2 km
- Deanshill Close0.2 km
- Masefield Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST161BL · Data under Open Government Licence