Postcode Analysis Stafford, West Midlands

NEWPORT ROAD, ST16 1DD House Prices & Local Information

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

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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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 1DD 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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. ST16 1DD spans multiple life stages — average age 47, moderate ownership and renting. £360k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

ST16 1DD is a safe, established residential area on Newport Road, 0.4km from Dean's Hill in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Highfields & Western Downs ward and the Stafford constituency.

For serious buyers, ST16 1DD is 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 26 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k.

Census 2021 statistics for ST16 1DD 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 1DD. 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.

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home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 370,000

2 sales · Mean £ 370,000

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

ST16 1DD has low crime rates — 26 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 offences44
Anti-social behaviour9
Drugs7
Criminal damage and arson6
Vehicle crime5

school Local Schools

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King Edward VI High School

Good0.3 km
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Castlechurch Primary School

Requires Improvement260 pupils0.6 km
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Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School

Good137 pupils0.8 km
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Blessed William Howard Catholic School

Good914 pupils0.8 km
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Rowley Park Primary Academy

Good188 pupils1.0 km
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Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy

Requires Improvement17 pupils1.4 km
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Doxey Primary and Nursery School

Requires Improvement174 pupils1.5 km
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St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery

Good185 pupils1.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Gym &Tonic0.7 km
  • The Oatcake Kitchen0.3 km
  • Spar0.4 km
  • Roots Larder1.0 km
  • Co-operative Pharmacy0.5 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Stafford Bowling Club0.8 km
  • The Kings Horse0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Highfields Fish Bar0.4 km
  • Oriental Tree0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • Breakfast at Timothy's0.5 km
  • Stafford Castle & Visitors Centre0.5 km
  • Eurest c/o Royal Mail1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Stafford1.1 km
  • Penkridge8.3 km
  • Norton Bridge8.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Oakbrook Close0.1 km
  • Masefield Drive0.2 km
  • Masefield Drive0.2 km
  • Oakbrook Close0.2 km
  • Dryden Crescent0.3 km