ST16 1DQ is a safe, established residential area on Barbican Grove, 0.3km from Dean's Hill in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Highfields & Western Downs ward and the Stafford constituency.
For families considering a move, ST16 1DQ represents 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 properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £220k.
Census 2021 statistics for ST16 1DQ are sourced from Output Area E00151519 (shared with 14 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BARBICAN GROVE, ST16 1DQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARBICAN GROVE, ST16 1DQ.
527
47
£ 52,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST16 1DQ is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates ST16 1DQ — 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST16 1DQ. 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
Semi-Detached
£ 220,000
1 sales · Mean £ 220,000
Detached
£ 353,950
11 sales · Mean £ 352,504
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST16 1DQ has low crime rates — 35 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
21 nearby- Gym &Tonic0.3 km
- Pauls News1.0 km
- The Oatcake Kitchen0.4 km
- W H Smith0.6 km
- Co-operative Pharmacy0.2 km
- + 16 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Bridgewood House0.8 km
- The Swan Hotel1.0 km
- Bridgewood House0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
14 nearby- Stafford Bowling Club0.4 km
- The Bear & Pheasant0.9 km
- Coach and Horses1.0 km
- Okra Modern Indian0.9 km
- The Tree House Cocktail & Champagne Bar1.0 km
- + 9 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Nishads Restaurant0.9 km
- The Soup Kitchen0.9 km
- Cafe-Loaded1.0 km
- Riverbank Restaurant0.8 km
- Tesco Family Dining Ltd0.9 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Ali's0.9 km
- Highfields Fish Bar0.9 km
- Oriental Tree0.9 km
- Fountain House1.0 km
- Wok Stop Stafford Ltd0.9 km
- + 5 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Stafford International Supermarket1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford0.5 km
- Norton Bridge8.0 km
- Penkridge8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Mansell Close0.1 km
- Christie Avenue0.2 km
- Deans Park Court0.2 km
- Deans Park Court0.2 km
- Kingsway0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST161DQ · Data under Open Government Licence