ST16 1DP is a sought-after residential area on Castle Bank, 0.2km from Castle Bank in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Highfields & Western Downs ward and the Stafford constituency.
For serious buyers, ST16 1DP is a well-established suburb with a mixed age range and strong community feel. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £307k, up 10.1% year-on-year. 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 1DP are sourced from Output Area E00151410 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE BANK, ST16 1DP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE BANK, ST16 1DP.
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£ 52,400 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST16 1DP 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
ST16 1DP is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £307k, 80% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £307k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 10.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST16 1DP. 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
Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 342,500
2 sales · Mean £ 342,500
Semi-Detached
£ 260,000
8 sales · Mean £ 262,837
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST16 1DP has low crime rates — 16 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
5 nearby- Spar Store0.9 km
- The Oatcake Kitchen0.9 km
- Spar0.7 km
- Westway Butchers0.7 km
- McColls0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
3 nearby- Highfields Fish Bar0.7 km
- Oriental Tree0.7 km
- King Cod0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Breakfast at Timothy's0.7 km
- Stafford Castle & Visitors Centre0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- The Oxleathers Pub0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford1.6 km
- Penkridge8.2 km
- Norton Bridge8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Castle Church0.1 km
- Thorneyfields Lane0.1 km
- Castle Church0.1 km
- Thorneyfields Lane0.2 km
- Clarendon Drive0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST161DP · Data under Open Government Licence