ST16 1DE is a safe, established residential area on Oriel View, 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 1DE offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £311k, up 29.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for ST16 1DE are sourced from Output Area E00151519 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ORIEL VIEW, ST16 1DE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ORIEL VIEW, ST16 1DE.
527
47
£ 52,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST16 1DE is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates ST16 1DE — age 47, 82% ownership, 8% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 29.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST16 1DE. 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
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 327,000
17 sales · Mean £ 341,003
Semi-Detached
£ 250,975
4 sales · Mean £ 248,100
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST16 1DE has low crime rates — 28 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
Blessed William Howard Catholic School
King Edward VI High School
Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy
Castlechurch Primary School
Doxey Primary and Nursery School
St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Gym &Tonic0.3 km
- Pauls News1.0 km
- The Oatcake Kitchen0.4 km
- W H Smith0.5 km
- Co-operative Pharmacy0.2 km
- + 26 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Bridgewood House0.8 km
- The Swan Hotel1.0 km
- Bridgewood House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Stafford Bowling Club0.4 km
- The Bear & Pheasant0.9 km
- The Grapes1.0 km
- Coach and Horses0.9 km
- Okra Modern Indian0.9 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
32 nearby- Nishads Restaurant0.9 km
- The Soup Kitchen0.9 km
- Cafe-Loaded0.9 km
- Riverbank Restaurant0.7 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.9 km
- + 27 more
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Ali's0.9 km
- Highfields Fish Bar0.9 km
- Oriental Tree0.9 km
- Fountain House1.0 km
- Wok Stop Stafford Ltd0.9 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Stafford International Supermarket0.9 km
- Iceland1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford0.5 km
- Norton Bridge8.1 km
- Penkridge8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Mansell Close0.1 km
- Deans Park Court0.2 km
- Deans Park Court0.2 km
- Christie Avenue0.2 km
- Kingsway0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST161DE · Data under Open Government Licence