Postcode Analysis Stafford, West Midlands

CASTLE WAY, ST16 1BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE WAY, ST16 1BS.

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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 1BS 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 1BS is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 82% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £250k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

ST16 1BS is a safe, established residential area on Castle Way, 0.1km from Dean's Hill in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Highfields & Western Downs ward and the Stafford constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 82% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £250k.

Census 2021 statistics for ST16 1BS 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 1BS. 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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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

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

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

ST16 1BS 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.

Violence and sexual offences37
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft9
Criminal damage and arson8
Vehicle crime7

school Local Schools

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Blessed William Howard Catholic School

Good914 pupils0.4 km
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King Edward VI High School

Good0.5 km
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Castlechurch Primary School

Requires Improvement260 pupils1.0 km
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Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy

Requires Improvement17 pupils1.0 km
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Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good137 pupils1.1 km
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St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good185 pupils1.2 km
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St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School

Outstanding147 pupils1.2 km
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Rowley Park Primary Academy

Good188 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Gym &Tonic0.2 km
  • Pauls News1.0 km
  • The Oatcake Kitchen0.2 km
  • W H Smith0.6 km
  • Parkers of Stafford0.9 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bridgewood House0.9 km
  • Bridgewood House0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

17 nearby
  • Stafford Bowling Club0.4 km
  • The Bear & Pheasant0.8 km
  • The Grapes1.0 km
  • Icon Venue0.9 km
  • Star & Garter1.0 km
  • + 12 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

29 nearby
  • Nishads Restaurant0.9 km
  • The Soup Kitchen0.9 km
  • Breakfast at Timothy's0.8 km
  • Gourmet Coffee Bar and Kitchen Ltd0.6 km
  • La Mesa1.0 km
  • + 24 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Ali's0.9 km
  • Highfields Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Oriental Tree0.7 km
  • Ayo Gorkhali0.9 km
  • Good View Take Away0.9 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Stafford International Supermarket1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stafford0.6 km
  • Norton Bridge8.3 km
  • Penkridge8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Deanshill Close0.1 km
  • Deanshill Close0.2 km
  • Kingsway0.2 km
  • Deans Park Court0.2 km
  • Deans Park Court0.2 km