Postcode Analysis Stafford, West Midlands

DEANSHILL CLOSE, ST16 1BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEANSHILL CLOSE, ST16 1BW.

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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 1BW 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 1BW 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. Property prices are trending down 50.3% year-on-year.

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

ST16 1BW is a safe, established residential area on Deanshill Close, 0.0km 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 1BW 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 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £351k, down 50.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for ST16 1BW 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 1BW. 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.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 200,000

9 sales · Mean £ 200,888

Detached

£ 560,000

2 sales · Mean £ 560,000

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

ST16 1BW has low crime rates — 22 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 offences27
Anti-social behaviour13
Other theft8
Criminal damage and arson7
Vehicle crime4

school Local Schools

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King Edward VI High School

Good0.5 km
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Blessed William Howard Catholic School

Good914 pupils0.6 km
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Castlechurch Primary School

Requires Improvement260 pupils0.9 km
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Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good137 pupils1.1 km
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Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy

Requires Improvement17 pupils1.1 km
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Rowley Park Primary Academy

Good188 pupils1.2 km
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St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good185 pupils1.3 km
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St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School

Outstanding147 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

9 nearby
  • Gym &Tonic0.4 km
  • The Oatcake Kitchen0.2 km
  • W H Smith0.7 km
  • Spar0.7 km
  • Co-operative Pharmacy0.1 km
  • + 4 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Bridgewood House1.0 km
  • Bridgewood House1.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Stafford Bowling Club0.5 km
  • The Bear & Pheasant1.0 km
  • The Judge & Jury1.0 km
  • The Kings Horse0.3 km
  • Simply Bilash0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Highfields Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Oriental Tree0.7 km
  • Windmill Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Wok Stop Stafford Ltd1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Breakfast at Timothy's0.7 km
  • Gourmet Coffee Bar and Kitchen Ltd0.7 km
  • Stafford Castle & Visitors Centre0.8 km
  • The Play Shed0.9 km
  • Mustang Valley Mo:Mo1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stafford0.7 km
  • Norton Bridge8.2 km
  • Penkridge8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Deanshill Close0.1 km
  • Deanshill Close0.1 km
  • Oakbrook Close0.2 km
  • Kingsway0.3 km
  • Mansell Close0.3 km