Postcode Analysis Stafford, West Midlands

NEWPORT ROAD, ST16 1BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWPORT ROAD, ST16 1BY.

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Population

514

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Avg Age

47

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Avg Income

£ 52,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: ST16 1BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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9/10
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9/10
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9/10
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6/10
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9/10
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8/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

A sought-after, premium postcode. ST16 1BY's low deprivation rank, 87% ownership place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate.

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

ST16 1BY is a well-regarded residential area on Newport Road, 0.4km from Dean's Hill in Stafford. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Rowley ward and the Stafford constituency.

This is a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 67 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for ST16 1BY are sourced from Output Area E00179381 (shared with 27 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 1BY. The average age is 46.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British84.2%
Asian / British Asian11.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed4.5%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

Crime around ST16 1BY is moderate at 67 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 offences60
Anti-social behaviour26
Shoplifting24
Other theft14
Public order14

school Local Schools

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Blessed William Howard Catholic School

Good914 pupils0.3 km
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King Edward VI High School

Good0.7 km
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Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy

Requires Improvement17 pupils0.8 km
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St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good185 pupils1.0 km
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St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School

Outstanding147 pupils1.0 km
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Castlechurch Primary School

Requires Improvement260 pupils1.2 km
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Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good137 pupils1.2 km
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Rowley Park Primary Academy

Good188 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

42 nearby
  • Gym &Tonic0.0 km
  • Pauls News0.7 km
  • Superdrug Stores Plc0.8 km
  • The Oatcake Kitchen0.4 km
  • W H Smith0.3 km
  • + 37 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Bridgewood House0.6 km
  • The Swan Hotel0.8 km
  • Bridgewood House0.6 km
  • The Vine Hotel0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

29 nearby
  • Casa0.8 km
  • Stafford Bowling Club0.1 km
  • The Bear & Pheasant0.6 km
  • The Grapes0.8 km
  • Coach and Horses0.7 km
  • + 24 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

56 nearby
  • Nando's0.9 km
  • Nishads Restaurant0.7 km
  • Patties + Ting0.8 km
  • Thawa Bridge0.8 km
  • The Butter Knife0.8 km
  • + 51 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Marks and Spencer0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Stafford International Supermarket0.7 km
  • Iceland0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Ali's0.7 km
  • Highfields Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Oriental Tree0.9 km
  • Slices0.9 km
  • Dessert Island Stafford0.9 km
  • + 13 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stafford0.3 km
  • Norton Bridge8.3 km
  • Penkridge8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Deans Park Court0.1 km
  • Kingsway0.1 km
  • Deans Park Court0.1 km
  • Rowley Avenue0.1 km
  • Rowley Avenue0.2 km