ST16 1DF is a safe, established residential area on Chelsea Way, 0.1km from Dean's Hill in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Highfields & Western Downs ward and the Stafford constituency.
For serious buyers, ST16 1DF 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 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £505k.
Census 2021 statistics for ST16 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00151519 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHELSEA WAY, ST16 1DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHELSEA WAY, ST16 1DF.
527
47
£ 52,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST16 1DF is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. ST16 1DF's low deprivation rank, 82% ownership, and £505k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. £505k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST16 1DF. 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
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 505,000
1 sales · Mean £ 505,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST16 1DF has low crime rates — 27 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
Rowley Park Primary Academy
Bailey Street Alternative Provision Academy
St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
9 nearby- Gym &Tonic0.4 km
- The Oatcake Kitchen0.1 km
- W H Smith0.8 km
- Spar0.6 km
- Co-operative Pharmacy0.2 km
- + 4 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Stafford Bowling Club0.6 km
- The Kings Horse0.4 km
- Simply Bilash1.0 km
- The Railway Inn0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Highfields Fish Bar0.6 km
- Oriental Tree0.6 km
- Windmill Fish Bar1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Breakfast at Timothy's0.6 km
- Gourmet Coffee Bar and Kitchen Ltd0.8 km
- Stafford Castle & Visitors Centre0.8 km
- The Play Shed0.9 km
- Gourmet Coffee Bar0.8 km
- + 3 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford0.8 km
- Norton Bridge8.3 km
- Penkridge8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Deanshill Close0.1 km
- Oakbrook Close0.1 km
- Deanshill Close0.1 km
- Oakbrook Close0.2 km
- Kingsway0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: ST161DF · Data under Open Government Licence