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.
DEANSHILL CLOSE, ST16 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DEANSHILL CLOSE, ST16 1BW.
527
47
£ 52,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST16 1BW is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
King Edward VI High School
Blessed William Howard Catholic School
Castlechurch Primary School
Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy
Rowley Park Primary Academy
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Bridgewood House1.0 km
- Bridgewood House1.0 km
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
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, 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
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
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Postcode Profile: ST161BW · Data under Open Government Licence