Postcode Analysis Stafford, West Midlands

ST16 1BP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST16 1BP.

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Population

527

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 52,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: ST16 1BP is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.

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6/10
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6/10
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9/10
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6/10
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3/10
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9/10
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7/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

ST16 1BP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

ST16 1BP is a safe, established residential area located 0.2km from Dean's Hill in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Highfields & Western Downs ward and the Stafford constituency.

For families considering a move, ST16 1BP represents 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for ST16 1BP are sourced from Output Area E00151519 (shared with 14 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 1BP. 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

White / British87.0%
Asian / British Asian4.8%
Black / African / Caribbean3.6%
Other / Mixed4.6%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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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)

ST16 1BP 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.

Violence and sexual offences38
Anti-social behaviour17
Criminal damage and arson9
Other theft8
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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Blessed William Howard Catholic School

Good914 pupils0.6 km
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King Edward VI High School

Good0.7 km
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Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy

Requires Improvement17 pupils1.1 km
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Castlechurch Primary School

Requires Improvement260 pupils1.1 km
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Doxey Primary and Nursery School

Requires Improvement174 pupils1.2 km
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Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good137 pupils1.2 km
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St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School

Outstanding147 pupils1.3 km
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St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good185 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Gym &Tonic0.3 km
  • The Oatcake Kitchen0.3 km
  • W H Smith0.6 km
  • Co-operative Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Westway Butchers0.9 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bridgewood House0.9 km
  • Bridgewood House0.9 km
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Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Stafford Bowling Club0.5 km
  • The Bear & Pheasant1.0 km
  • Okra Modern Indian1.0 km
  • The Yard1.0 km
  • Simply Bilash0.7 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • Nishads Restaurant1.0 km
  • The Soup Kitchen1.0 km
  • Riverbank Restaurant0.8 km
  • Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.9 km
  • Denrys Lounge1.0 km
  • + 15 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • Ali's1.0 km
  • Highfields Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Oriental Tree0.8 km
  • Wok Stop Stafford Ltd1.0 km
  • Windmill Fish Bar0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stafford0.6 km
  • Norton Bridge8.1 km
  • Penkridge8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Mansell Close0.1 km
  • Christie Avenue0.2 km
  • Deans Park Court0.2 km
  • Deans Park Court0.3 km
  • Deanshill Close0.3 km