ST16 1DN is a sought-after residential area located 0.3km from Castle Bank in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Highfields & Western Downs ward and the Stafford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ST16, ST16 1DN offers a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. 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. 80% 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 17 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 1DN are sourced from Output Area E00151410 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ST16 1DN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ST16 1DN.
245
47
£ 52,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST16 1DN 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.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, ST16 1DN combines high owner-occupation (80%) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST16 1DN. 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
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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST16 1DN has low crime rates — 17 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
Castlechurch Primary School
King Edward VI High School
Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School
Rowley Park Primary Academy
Blessed William Howard Catholic School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
7 nearby- Spar Store0.9 km
- The Oatcake Kitchen0.8 km
- Co-operative Pharmacy0.9 km
- Westway Butchers0.6 km
- McColls0.6 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Highfields Fish Bar0.6 km
- Oriental Tree0.6 km
- King Cod0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Oxleathers Pub0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Breakfast at Timothy's0.6 km
- Stafford Castle & Visitors Centre0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford1.5 km
- Penkridge8.2 km
- Norton Bridge8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Castle Church0.0 km
- Castle Church0.1 km
- Thorneyfields Lane0.2 km
- Thorneyfields Lane0.3 km
- Clarendon Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST161DN · Data under Open Government Licence