ST16 1BQ is a well-regarded residential area located 0.4km from Broadeye in Stafford. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Rowley ward and the Stafford constituency.
Within the ST16 district, this postcode is characterised by a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. By day, the area transitions to a mining and quarrying facilities character: industrial activities connected with mining and quarrying. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 125 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 1BQ are sourced from Output Area E00179381 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST16 1BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST16 1BQ.
514
47
£ 52,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST16 1BQ 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
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ST16 1BQ combines high owner-occupation (87%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST16 1BQ. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around ST16 1BQ is above average at 125 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
Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy
St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
King Edward VI High School
John Wheeldon Primary Academy
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School
Castlechurch Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- Eastgate Homebrew0.9 km
- Gym &Tonic0.2 km
- Pauls News0.5 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc0.6 km
- The Oatcake Kitchen0.6 km
- + 39 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Bridgewood House0.4 km
- The Swan Hotel0.5 km
- Bridgewood House0.4 km
- The Vine Hotel0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
32 nearby- Casa0.6 km
- Stafford Bowling Club0.1 km
- The Bear & Pheasant0.5 km
- The Grapes0.6 km
- The Greyhound Inn0.9 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
61 nearby- Nando's0.7 km
- Nishads Restaurant0.5 km
- Patties + Ting0.6 km
- Thawa Bridge0.6 km
- The Butter Knife0.6 km
- + 56 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Marks and Spencer0.6 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Aldi0.8 km
- Stafford International Supermarket0.5 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
19 nearby- Ali's0.5 km
- Slices0.7 km
- Dessert Island Stafford0.7 km
- The Dog House0.6 km
- Fountain House0.5 km
- + 14 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford0.1 km
- Norton Bridge8.2 km
- Penkridge8.9 km
Bus Stops
- Railway Station0.1 km
- Stafford Rail Station0.1 km
- Stafford Rail Station0.1 km
- Rowley Avenue0.2 km
- Railway Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: ST161BQ · Data under Open Government Licence