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.
CASTLE WAY, ST16 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE WAY, ST16 1BS.
527
47
£ 52,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST16 1BS is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
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
£ 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.
school Local Schools
Blessed William Howard Catholic School
King Edward VI High School
Castlechurch Primary School
Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy
Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
Rowley Park Primary Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bridgewood House0.9 km
- Bridgewood House0.9 km
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, 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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: ST161BS · Data under Open Government Licence