ST16 1BT is a safe, established residential area on Castledene Drive, 0.3km from Dean's Hill in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Highfields & Western Downs ward and the Stafford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ST16, ST16 1BT offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 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 29 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £320k.
Census 2021 statistics for ST16 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00151519 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLEDENE DRIVE, ST16 1BT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLEDENE DRIVE, ST16 1BT.
527
47
£ 52,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST16 1BT is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
ST16 1BT 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST16 1BT. 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
£ 359,975
2 sales · Mean £ 359,975
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST16 1BT has low crime rates — 29 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
Castlechurch Primary School
Blessed William Howard Catholic School
Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Rowley Park Primary Academy
Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy
Doxey Primary and Nursery School
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
8 nearby- Gym &Tonic0.7 km
- The Oatcake Kitchen0.3 km
- Co-operative Pharmacy0.4 km
- Westway Butchers0.5 km
- McColls0.5 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Stafford Bowling Club0.8 km
- The Kings Horse0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Highfields Fish Bar0.4 km
- Oriental Tree0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
3 nearby- Breakfast at Timothy's0.5 km
- Stafford Castle & Visitors Centre0.5 km
- Eurest c/o Royal Mail0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford1.0 km
- Norton Bridge8.4 km
- Penkridge8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Oakbrook Close0.1 km
- Oakbrook Close0.2 km
- Masefield Drive0.2 km
- Masefield Drive0.2 km
- Deanshill Close0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST161BT · Data under Open Government Licence