ST16 1AF is a sought-after residential area on Boardman Crescent, 0.4km from Dean's Hill in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Rowley ward and the Stafford constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in ST16, ST16 1AF offers a settled suburb of older couples whose children have left home. By day, the area transitions to a healthcare and public administration character: major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. At 47 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 87% 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 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £341k. 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 1AF are sourced from Output Area E00179381 (shared with 27 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BOARDMAN CRESCENT, ST16 1AF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BOARDMAN CRESCENT, ST16 1AF.
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£ 52,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: ST16 1AF 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 1AF combines high owner-occupation (87%), strong property values (£341k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for ST16 1AF. 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
£ 282,000
3 sales · Mean £ 310,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
ST16 1AF has low crime rates — 38 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
Doxey Primary and Nursery School
St Paul's CofE (C) Primary School
St Austin's Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Castlechurch Primary School
Blessed Mother Teresa's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Gym &Tonic0.3 km
- Pauls News1.0 km
- Superdrug Stores Plc1.0 km
- The Oatcake Kitchen0.5 km
- W H Smith0.5 km
- + 28 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
3 nearby- Bridgewood House0.7 km
- The Swan Hotel0.9 km
- Bridgewood House0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
25 nearby- Casa1.0 km
- Stafford Bowling Club0.4 km
- The Bear & Pheasant0.9 km
- The Grapes1.0 km
- Coach and Horses0.9 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Nishads Restaurant0.9 km
- Thawa Bridge1.0 km
- The Soup Kitchen0.8 km
- Arroy Thai1.0 km
- Cafe-Loaded0.8 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Marks and Spencer1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Stafford International Supermarket0.9 km
- Iceland0.9 km
- Lidl Foodstores1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Ali's0.9 km
- The Dog House0.9 km
- Fountain House1.0 km
- Peppers1.0 km
- Wok Stop Stafford Ltd0.9 km
- + 5 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Stafford0.5 km
- Norton Bridge7.9 km
- Penkridge9.0 km
Bus Stops
- Mansell Close0.1 km
- Christie Avenue0.2 km
- Deans Park Court0.2 km
- Deans Park Court0.3 km
- Carson Way0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: ST161AF · Data under Open Government Licence